There are two trains of thought about hors d'oeuvres at Thanksgiving. Some folks think that filling up earlier in the day detracts from the main meal. Those folks are wrong. This is a day of indulgence. Also we have never met a cocktail hour or cheese ball we didn't like. But this is not a day to be hand making
Caramelized Onion Dip,
DIYing potato chips or hand rolling
Crispy Crab Spring Rolls. Instead rely on our great Cooking Vendors for your snacks and nibbly bits.
Coleen's Better Than Breadsticks
In 2009, Coleen Graham started the business, Cheeseparties.com. Her specialized skill set for pairing cheese with other food and beverages drove her to educate others on flavor complexities. Amongst her repertoire of classes includes demonstrations on particular cheese genres, pairing parties, and catering. Coleen began making breadsticks as an accent to her catering and pairing parties; a tasty snack for guests to munch on before the main course was served. Over time, Coleen’s breadsticks gained in popularity. Clients began to inquire about where to purchase her products. Thus, Coleen’s Better Than Breadsticks was formed.
Today, Coleen has six different varieties which sell in wine bars, craft beer bars and specialty markets in the Chicagoland area. Her commitment to making a quality breadstick came as a result of her small batch production with only the finest quality ingredients. Each recipe is developed and tested by Coleen to match the flavor profile she sought out to create. Every stick is hand cut and stretched to perfection. Coleen’s Better Than Breadsticks is an artisan breadstick that is truly, “better than any breadstick.”
Bon Appetit Box
Bon Appétit Box was created in 2014 by French husband and wife team, Zoé and Bertrand, high school sweethearts who bonded over a shared passion for food and travel! Bon Appetit Box, based in San Francisco, create delightful boxes chock full of French treats that are delivered to your doorstep. Every box is carefully curated with popular French treats to deliver as authentic an experience as possible, without needing to hop on a plane! Within your Bon Appétit Box, you will find 7 to 8 scrumptious gourmet items like juicy green olive tapenade from Provence, tasty Rillettes du Perigord or rich buttery sea salt caramel from Brittany. From the ancestral Apéritif ritual, to the modern Café Gourmand, Bon Appétit Box allows you to experience the flavors and traditions of France in a unique and fun way! Within each box, you will find a delicious array of goodies perfect for picnicking, before-dinner socializing, or as a well-deserved treat just for yourself. Every box includes detailed cards telling the story of the products within – origins, craftsmen, anecdotes, and tasting tips.
Decadence Gourmet Cheesecakes
The Before & After Six-Pack offers up Appetizers and Desserts in the same six-pack, with their two most popular Savory Appetizer Cheesecake spreads and four dessert cheesecakes. The El Diablo Savory Appetizer Cheesecake Spread takes Ghost Peppers, Habanero Peppers & Jalapeño Peppers and combines them with Pepper Jack Cheese, Red Onions, Sriracha Sauce, Herbs and Spices and tops that with an Ancho/Chipotle Pesto.
The Roasted Garlic Savory Cheesecake Spread: We roast way too much garlic and incorporate them into a tasty Savory Cheesecake, just perfect for that special appetzer! We add cheeses, spices and herbs to make that 'special' taste and after baking top them off with a Roasted Tomato Pesto (ok, with maybe just a little more garlic!). Try spreading a little on some water crackers or pita chips!