I was invited to the Holiday Open House at Elyse's Catering on Thursday, November 4th. I had seen the busy preparation for this special event underway the week prior and was eager to experience it.
When I entered Elyse's I saw many smiling faces and soon found out why. The Holiday Open House was a showcase of America's favorite holidays and a celebration of the season ahead of us. With Elyse's special touch, everything was topped off with creativity and extravagance.
Guests were greeted with champagne cocktails, hot apple cider, and mouth watering appetizers such as Cheese Torta, Prosciutto 
Basil Wraps and Walking Shrimp Cocktails.
Tempting aromas led us into the kitchen where carved turkey, house made gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and freshly baked pumpkin rolls awaited. The hit of the event was a mashed potato bar where we selected our favorite toppings – bacon bits, cheddar cheese, glazed and green onions, sour cream…, and Ryan heated the combination to a mouth watering sensation. 
Cherishing traditions, we enjoyed Hannukah dishes including Challah bread and poached salmon with dill sauce.
The holiday dessert bar was a decadent combination of Christmas treats such as pumpkin dot bars, eggnog tarts and homemade marshmallows dipped in warm chocolate!
It was getting dark outside when I left Elyse's. What a wonderful Holiday Season kick-off, I thought as I looked back at the deli, full of light and festive decoration, the laughter and talking followed me to the car.
Treat your collegues, employees, associates, family members and friend this season! Order full holiday buffets, individual platters, complete holiday meals or decadent desserts from Elyse's online or call 360.943.5555.
