Gersky's Catering by Chef Stef

Let's start the new year with an announcement.
Gersky's catering was recently acquired by Chef Stef (Chef Stef NY). Some of our 2022 events were facilitated by him before the acquisition.

Chef Stef is a Hudson Valley based chef and caterer serving the tri-state area. He offers the same types of catering services that Gersky's has offered since 1988. In addition, Chef Stef also does chef dinner parties where you can have the restaurant experience without going out the door.

Our website, phone number and social medias will remain active for the time being, so there is no need to start switching everything over.

Chef Stef looks forward to servicing long-time and new Gersky's clients for many years to come.

We're still here! If you need to get a hold of us please call 845-621-0696.

Looking to enjoy your holiday with family and friends, and NOT your stove? This year we are promoting another local caterer.

Use the link below to preview the menus offered by Chef Stef. This is the 7th year he has been offering this service to the Hudson Valley and beyond.
www.chefstefny.com/dec

We knew this time would come…
Yes, the weather is getting colder and colder.

Some hot chocolate would really hit the spot right about now…

if only you had some hot chocolate mix reay to go…

You can! You can even create some custom hot chocolate mixes for your friends and family this holiday!

Grab the recipe right here.. https://gerskys.com/media/how-to-videos/how-to-make-hot-chocolate-mix/

During the month of December, we’ll be featuring posts about four Festivals of Light: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve.

Each week we’ll focus on one holiday and talk about the origins, celebrations and, of course, the food!

Hanukkah begins on December 18th and ends on Monday, December 26th. This Jewish holiday celebrates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over Syrian-Greek army,

it also celebrates a miracle that happened during that war. An oil filled menorah containing only one day’s supply of oil actually burned for 8 days until a new supply of oil arrived.

Holiday foods are fried in oil, celebrating the symbolism of the menorah oil. Our favorites are latkes and jelly donuts. Yum!

Thought about it yet?

How are you going to ring in 2023?

Planning on ringing in the new year at home with a few close friends?

Enjoy your guests and spend a relaxing New Year's eve by having Gersky's cater your cocktail party. Call us today to find out more and to set your menu.

Today is Lemon Creme Pie Day aka Lemon Merangue Pie day.

How should you celebrate a day like today?

Visit your favorite local diner after some holiday gift shopping and grab a slice of pie and a coffee. After all, you want to celebrate all the great deals you just scored.

Or… will you be daring enough to make one of your own?

Looking for the perfect gift for family, friends, co-workers or employees?

May we recommend a Gersky’s Gift certificate? They come in any denomination and are always the right size. Call to place your order today, 845-621-0696

Did we provide some food (a little or a lot) for you to share at your Thanksgiving dinner? How did it go?

We would love to see some of your Gersky food-filled moments on our social media pages.

Simply share a photo of your family enjoying your Gersky’s meal and tag us on Facebook or Instagram!

We will pick a few to reshare.

Everyone in the Gersky family truly thanks all of you. We are honored to have all of you in our lives.

Today is National Espresso Day!!

Do you know why we celebrate National Espresso Day?

It actually doesn’t have anything to do with the coffee itself.

Today’s the day we celebrate Angelo Moriondo, the inventor of the Espresso machine. His new machine enabled baristas to control the passing of steam and water through the coffee to consistently create the perfect cup of expresso every time.

And now have some trivia to share at tomorrow’s dinner.

In addition to turkey, stuffing, and sides, we think it is important you prep a round of these drinks before Thanksgiving… just so you can be sure to get it right (wink wink)!

Make sense?

This spiced chocolate cocktail will keep you warm and smiling straight through the holidays. Be sure to grab extra supplies once again, just in case!

Grab your prep instructions here https://gerskys.com/category/by-meal/cocktails/

We all know what Thursday is...

Did you know that all of November is National Stuffing Month?!

What kind of stuffing do you prepare for Thanksgiving dinner?

If you aren’t sure yet? Hop on over to delish.com and pick one of the top 26 stuffings that they recommend.

https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/g1404/stuffing-recipes/

LAST CALL FOR TURKEY!
We handle the turkey and all the fixings

Order by the end of the day TOMORROW, November 19 by calling our Turkey Day hotline at 845-621-0696

Miss the deadline and you may be stuck in the kitchen all day.

Do you have a favorite holiday recipe that you like to share?

One of our favorite recipes is our Cranberry sauce with Ginger. It’s guaranteed to bring a delicious burst of flavor to your Thanksgiving Dinner.

https://gerskys.com/sauce/cranberry-sauce-ginger/

What is your favorite to share?

Today is National Fast Food Day

The term “fast food” dates back to at least 1951.

It started as an industry term describing the new and now ubiquitous trend of restaurants providing food—fast.

Its earliest use characterized service (e.g., fast-food service) before extending to the food served itself.

Now heading into 2023, what's your favorite fast food guilty pleasure? Do you dip fries in a Wendy’s Frosty?

If you haven’t figured out your Thanksgiving dinner plans yet, you better get moving soon.

You don’t have much time to get what you need from Gersky’s before it is too late. We promise you won’t regret it.

Spend your Thanksgiving with friends and family, not stressing in a hot kitchen.

We’ll provide everything you need for a lovely Thanksgiving dinner.
To place your order, please call our Turkey Day hotline at 845-621-0696.

All orders must be placed by THIS SATURDAY! Saturday, November 19th.

Did you achieve a milestone this year but didn’t get a chance to celebrate? Get a huge raise, get married, have a baby, or buy a house?
Celebrate those major milestones with friends and family before the year is out, and everyone forgets about it.

Even better than that… Invite a few friends over for a “Milestone” party. Everyone shares their favorite 2022 milestones. No matter how small. As each person shares, everyone cheers like it’s New Year's Eve.

But wait... Kick it up a notch… Make sharing milestones the theme for your New Years' Eve celebration.

One call is all it takes to have Gersky’s create an unforgettable event that no one will forget.

If it makes your mouth water, then be sure to snag this recipe and grab the ingredients on your way home for a perfect meal.

https://gerskys.com/by-food/seafood/feta-shrimp-scampi/

Is today National Vanilla Cupcake Day?

Yes, it is, and we are offering a few great ways to celebrate this Thursday!

Bake some vanilla cupcakes they are an easy starter dessert to bake
Go crazy with your decorations almost all cadies taste good with vanilla cake

Make some cupcakes to donate to a school or charity or a bake sale!

How will you celebrate?

Is your Thanksgiving menu planned?
Does everybody know what they are bringing?

Uncle Burt and Aunt Jane are bringing the sweet potatoes and corn something side (that is always cold)!

Grandma Bess is making the Turkey and gravy, but that pesky gravy always has lumps.

And your neighbor Gary is bringing the pumpkin pie if he isn’t a bit too tipsy by dessert.

Or we have a better idea…

Leave it all up to Gersky’s!

Just call our Turkey Day hotline at 845-621-0696 to order your entire meal
OR
just the gravy to go with Aunt Bess’s turkey

But do it before November 23!

Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner?
On the office holiday party committee?
Planning ahead for New Year’s Eve?

Get all the help you need by downloading our Party Planner Checklist.

Just hop on over to our website and register for our monthly Gersky Gazette
www.gerskys.com

Have a few extra pumpkins? Turn them into a puree for pies.

Waste not, want not..

Check out this video tutorial!

https://gerskys.com/media/how-to-videos/how-to-make-fresh-pumpkin-puree/

Peanut butter lovers, this is your month! YES, the entire month of November is peanut butter lover's month.

How do you indulge?

Share your favorite ways below!

What’s that you are cooking?

Just some stuffed portobello mushroom caps! Well, they look and smell delicious!

Grab the recipe https://gerskys.com/media/how-to-videos/how-to-make-stuffed-portobello-caps/

It is November.

You can’t continue to ignore the elephant in the room much longer.
Or should we say Turkey in the room?

Gobble Gobble!

Gersky’s is committed to making your Thanksgiving STREE FREE AND EASY...

Save time! Order a complete Thanksgiving feast from Gersky’s Catering!

Spend your Thanksgiving with friends and family, not stressing in a hot kitchen.

We’ll provide everything you need for a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. To place your order, please call our Turkey Day hotline at 845-621-0696.

All orders must be placed by Saturday, November 19th.
Everything will be ready for pickup Wednesday, November 23th between 2:00pm and 5:00 pm.

People of Mexican heritage around the world celebrate El Dia de los Mu***os, The Day of the Dead.

People celebrate with costumes featuring skull-painted faces, creating altars to commemorate departed friends and relatives, and decorating their homes with colorful flowers, including, traditionally, marigolds. And, of course, feasting!

Regardless of your heritage, celebrate today by preparing and decorating Sugar Skulls. We hope you enjoy this special treat and share your creations here...

https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/how-to-make-sugar-skulls-calavera-de-azucar/c12860df-02bc-4901-a2e4-46efbf570322

Happy Halloween! Have a safe and candy corn filled day!

As we approach the Holidays we want you to know how much we appreciate your patronage and support over the last year.

How we can better serve you?

What would you like to know about?

Food items? Recipes? Entertaining tips and tricks? Crazy food facts?

You name it. We’ll share it in the Gersky’s Gazette and on our social media.

We’re here for you!

Thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful feedback!