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Food & Wine Pairing Tips

Monday, December 5th, 2011

So, you’re hosting the neighborhood holiday party this year? Surely you want to entertain guests with great food and wine. Sometimes pairing foods with wine can be elusive to even the best cooks.

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Here are a few tips for the clueless host/hostess:

  • Contrary to popular belief, cheese is not always the best choice. Heavy and strong cheese can mask the taste, texture and smell of most wines. When in doubt, go for a mild cheese, like brie.
  • Acidic wines are known to be versatile. Think  Sauvignon Blanc, dry Riesling, and Chianti.
  • For spicy foods, try fruity, low-alcohol wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
  • Sweets foods, like desserts, are complemented by a wine that is slightly sweeter.
  • To better enjoy complex food, pair with simple wine. Likewise, to enjoy complex wine, go with simple food.

For more tips, check out this chart.

Have a healthy holiday season!

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

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Holiday party season is upon us. That means good company and rich foods.  Unfortunately the latter isn’t so good for our waist lines. Here are a few ways to beat the bulge this time of year:

  • Eat a light meal before arriving: Having something in your stomach will make you less likely to indulge on something high-fat and high-sugar.
  • Hit the gym (more): An extra trip to the gym will burn off some of those cookies.
  • Limit alcohol consumption: Calories from beer and wine can add up really fast.
  • Bring a dish: If going to a potluck-style party, offer to bring a healthy, low-calories dish. That way you know at least one healthy option will be available!
  • Be selective about what you eat: You can’t go wrong with a choice from the fruit or veggie tray. Avoid over-indulging in the desserts.
  • Limit the number of parties: It’s OK to say no. Pick from the parties you truly want to attend, not just out of obligation.

Here’s to a happy, healthy holiday season from Waiter on the Way!

Valentine’s Day Lunch and Dinner Delivery

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Not sure what to get your significant other, friend, co-worker or that special someone this year for Valentine’s Day? 

Have you pushed off making reservations at your favorite restaurants?  Surprise your loved one by avoiding the long wait times and traffic by ordering in from Casa’s, Biaggi’s, Blu Tomato, Catablu, Texas Roadhouse or any of our 115 restaurants on Valentine’s Day!  Make sure your Valentine doesn’t get left out in the cold this year by sending them a hot delicious meal from Waiter on the Way.  We understand that not everyone has the day off to go out with their significant other, that why with Waiter on the Way, you can send a great gift anytime throughout the day.

Please be sure to call your order in early, so that we have enough time to place your order and deliver it.

Now, for a few Valentine’s Day Facts:

  • 188 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion.
  • Over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight.
  • 904: The number of dating service establishments nationwide as of 2002. These establishments, which include Internet dating services, employed nearly 4,300 people and pulled in $489 million in revenues.
  • The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2005 for all operations with $100,000 or more in sales was $39 million. Among all types of cut flowers, roses were third in receipts ($39 million)to lilies ($76.9 million) and tulips ($39.1 million).
  • Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day around 498 A.D.
  • Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.
  • In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.

Source: History.com