Cater business is a food service industry that focus on providing food and service at a location. It also specializes in other details pertaining to the event wherein the catering service was hired. It involves many aspects whether the enterprise is home-based or a large scale operation.

A catering business is expected to know how to prepare food and to make it attractive. They take charge of not only food preparation but also decorations like table settings and lighting. It can provide a very appealing income; that is why more people are investing in this line of business. The trend is towards satisfying all the customers senses with food as a focus point with the right atmosphere. Customers today are looking for the catered experience to be more restaurants like.

If you like cooking and enjoy food then this business might be your calling. Catering is a great occupation for someone who is creative, social and enjoys pleasing other people. You can choose a schedule that’s right for you. Often your work will take place on the weekends or in the evening, giving you time to work on a regular day job, or do other things you enjoy. One advantage of getting into catering business is the recognition you will receive. As a business with high standing, your reputation around the town is generally important;it will help you generate good word of mouth business.

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Vegetable Quiche In a Whole Grain Crust

Vegetable Quiche In a Whole Grain Crust

Making a homemade Quiche from scratch including the crust may seem intimidating at first, but if you are lucky enough to possess a food processor it is easier than you think.

Ingredients For The Crust

1 cup of whole grain wheat flour

1/2 cup of whole grain oat flour

1/2 teaspoon of aluminum-free baking powder

1 teaspoon of sea salt

1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg

2 ounces of cold lard, cubed

2 ounces of cold butter, cubed

Ice water as needed

Directions

Combine the whole grain flours, salt, baking powder and nutmeg in the work bowl of your favorite food processor. Process till well combined. Add the lard and pulse several times. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is the size of small peas. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle the ice water through the feed shute until the dough barely forms a ball. The goal is to use as little water as needed to accomplish this. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured board. Roll the dough and then press it into a 9 inch pie dish. You can now fill the crust and immediately bake it, but if you are looking for a crispier crust, it is best to partially bake it first. Fill the crust with pie weights and bake for 25 minutes at 375AF.

Ingredients For The Filling

1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

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