We hear this expression so much from Spring through Fall and there is no question that it provides draw for restaurants and stores that go out of their way to use it. But before we so easily dismiss the produce from other parts of the country and the world, it is worth testing produce from the hydroponic farms. These are farms, many local, that grow vegetables with their roots in nutrient rich water and though their product is definitely more costly than average, you do get what you pay for! A hydroponic tomato is to a regular tomato as a grape tomato is to a regular tomato or as Dover sole is to the run of the mill sole. Try hydroponic some time!

Why not! As I look through testimonials I see comments like delicious, innovative, friendly, courteous etc. – all great comments. But the one I like the best – “And they even do the dishes!!!”

But seriously, catering, like anything else, is a cost effective service if you are already aware of what it costs you to do it yourself. The caterer has done most of it before – he is an expert. He has all the right equipment, he buys more efficiently than you can and he isn’t hampeed by having to buy product in large quantities and leave the rest sitting on a shelf for a year after the event is over.

Who knows, he might even be a nice guy to deal with and he is really only worth his salt if he makes you look good in front of your guests!