The Jill McGregor Memorial for Moms with Breast Cancer

Last week Sara McGregor’s Capitol Catering suffered a great loss at the death of Sara McGregor’s sister, Jill McGregor. Jill passed on October 14^th after a 17 year battle with breast cancer. Jill was an amazing woman who accomplished much throughout her life, and inspired many; however her greatest pride were her two children. “The Jill McGregor Memorial for Moms with Breast Cancer” has been set up in her honor to help families who lose their mothers to breast cancer. If you would like to make a contribution please send it to 2316 Jefferson Davis Highway Alexandria VA 22301. All funds collected from the memorial will be used to help alleviate costs for families that are associated with the loss of their mother to breast cancer.

Supreme Court

The swearing in of Justice Kagan…

Sara McGregor’s Capitol Catering hosted a very exciting event this month at the US Supreme Court.  As the new Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan was sworn in by President Obama, Capitol Catering prepared her celebratory reception in the neighboring room. After the ceremony, guests flooded in to congratulate the fourth female Justice of the Supreme Court, and to sample morsels of salmon with a triple mustard cream, cucumber cups filled with chicken salad, and delicate wraps stuffed with crab, mango, and a cilantro mint cream cheese. The elegant reception was attended by 350 guests including other Supreme Court Justices, Chief Justice Roberts, and several senators. We were so honored to participate in this historic event!

10 Foods to Eat this Fall

As the hot and humid weather of summer slips away, the changing of seasons bears an abundance of fresh fall foods.  This article by the Wall Street Journal lists the top 10 ripest and healthiest foods to eat this season. Many of these fall fruits and vegetables make appearances in our menus.

1.       Concord Grapes

Try our wild rice salad with concord grapes

2.       Kobacha

3.       Pears

Try our pears with autumn red cabbage

4.       Pomegranate

Try our Pomegranate lamb and butternut squash ragout

5.       Pine Nuts

6.       Quince

Try our quince and apple charlotte

7.       Rutabaga

8.       Thyme

Try our Lemon Thyme Chicken

9.       Tuscan Kale

Try our kale and white bean soup

10.   Sheep’s Milk Goat Cheese

Try our goat cheese soufflé with red pepper jelly

While this list covers some delicious fall fruits and vegetables, it just isn’t fall without caramel apples and pumpkin pie! Try our tiny lady apples dipped in caramel and chocolate and dusted with chopped nuts or coconut; and our ginger pumpkin tartlets. HAPPY HARVEST!

Alice Awards

On September 22^nd Sara McGregor’s Capitol Catering had the privilege of providing a beautiful luncheon to the 300 guests and participants of the Alice Awards. The Alice Award is presented each year to a “distinguished woman who has made an outstanding contribution in breaking barriers and setting new precedents for women.” This year Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, received the award. Guests honored the accomplishments of Nancy Pelosi as they enjoyed breath taking views of the Capitol Building from the rooftop terrace and dined on a variety of delicious fare. The menu featured pulled Argentinian chicken with a mango and cilantro cream, orzo salad with grilled shrimp, asparagus, and feta crumbles, parmesan flan with balsamic heirloom tomato and micro green salad, and an assortment of deserts including cheesecake lollipops and banana foster tartlets.