This week, we added our “Group Box Lunch Program” to our catering services. Complete box lunches (gourmet sandwich, side salad, baked desert) are priced at $8. As a sure-fire crowd pleaser, try one of our gourmet sandwich, salad or pasta “platters” – there is plenty of variety to please each of your guests, including vegetarian, vegan and glucose intolerant guests. For more formal occasions, we also provide executive lunches including steak and pasta entrees.

If you currently self-cater for your clients, please consider outsourcing your food preparation to us. We are fully licensed and can take the entire challenge of preparing food of your hands to free your time on growing your business. Once you calculate the cost of acquiring, storing, preparing and serving food, perhaps you’ll find that it is, indeed, more cost-effective to allow us to cater for you.

If you need catering services, please contact us at boxlunches@globalgarage.org, or call 719.839.1079 to speak with me directly. We cater everything from upscale VIP/wine paired meals with full linens, crystal and china to economical backyard barbecues.

Salads

$5.5 half /$9 whole

$5.5 half /$9 whole

$5 half /$8 whole

$5.5 half /$9 whole

$5

Fresh-From-Scratch

Gourmet Soups

Cup of Soup $3.50 / Bowl of Soup & Bread $6With Sandwich or Entree $2

Global Cafe Lunch Meal Deal

(available from 10-2 daily)

CRoissants

Napa

APPetizerS

Rustic Italian Ciabatta with Seasoned Olive Oil

$2

$7

$8

$8

$10

$8

$8

$9

Hawaiian Slow-Roasted Pork, Sticky White Rice & Grilled Pineapple with a Sweet Soy Drizzle

$7

Clearly, it is prohibitive (and proposterous) to assume that all resellers of things for kids under 12 would have to test every item for lead, but we should not lose sight on the fact that the bill is intended to create a heavy hand on those entities who manufacturer goods that are unsafe for our kids.   

Further, ’clarifications’ in this press release issued by the CPSC further muddy the waters:

CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children’s Product Safety Laws Taking Effect in February
Guidance Intended for Resellers of Children’s Products, Thrift and Consignment Stores

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In February 2009, new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) take effect. Manufacturers, importers and retailers are expected to comply with the new Congressionally-mandated laws. Beginning February 10, 2009, children’s products cannot be sold if they contain more than 600 parts per million (ppm) total lead. Certain children’s products manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 cannot be sold if they contain more than 0.1% of certain specific phthalates or if they fail to meet new mandatory standards for toys.

Under the new law, children’s products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after February 10, 2009, even if they were manufactured before that date. The total lead limit drops to 300 ppm on August 14, 2009.

The new law requires that domestic manufacturers and importers certify that children’s products made after February 10 meet all the new safety standards and the lead ban. Sellers of used children’s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards.

The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties.

When the CPSIA was signed into law on August 14, 2008, it became unlawful to sell recalled products. All resellers should check the CPSC Web site (www.cpsc.gov) for information on recalled products before taking into inventory or selling a product. The selling of recalled products also could carry civil and/or criminal penalties.

While CPSC expects every company to comply fully with the new laws resellers should pay special attention to certain product categories. Among these are recalled children’s products, particularly cribs and play yards; children’s products that may contain lead, such as children’s jewelry and painted wooden or metal toys; flimsily made toys that are easily breakable into small parts; toys that lack the required age warnings; and dolls and stuffed toys that have buttons, eyes, noses or other small parts that are not securely fastened and could present a choking hazard for young children.

The agency has underway a number of rulemaking proposals intended to provide guidance on the new lead limit requirements. Please visit the CPSC website at www.cpsc.gov for more information.

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Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC’s web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

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The bottom line: Global Garage will not sell ANY USED or NEW items which we reasonably believe might contain unsafe levels of lead. We will not sell any NEW items which are not packaged with required information as specified in HR 4040, e.g. where or when manufactured, age group suitableness (my new word), etc.

Tuscan Potato
Italian Onion (with Cipollini onions)
Thai Crab Curry
Asparagus Leek
Southwest Pork Green Chili

If you have not yet tried our Gourmet Soups…it may change your mind about the humble soup. Bon Appetit!

The event started with a Knife Skills QuickFire Challenge: chefs were required to julienne, dice and peel vegetables and fruits. Judges based their decisions on speed and results, but placed more importance on technical skill than speed.

The second QuickFire challenge was a garde manger competition…chefs had to create a garnish using the elements of apple, tomato and scallion. Top honors went to Renee Morrison for her beautiful creation. 

The Elimination Challenge, titled 7-11 & 20, brought huge smiles to our guests and chefs alike. Chefs broke into teams and had one hour to assemble an appetizer made from ingredients purchased at 7-11 with a budget of $20! Appetizers were very creative, with a noodle birds nest atop a bacon bowl with asian miso sauce and a spin on deviled eggs using a spam and bean piped filling. The tastes were surprising, but good!

The final Judges Table challenge brought the chefs into direct competition once again. Chef Melanie Coleman, being the point leader thus far, threw down the gauntlet by closing off  tiger prawns to her other competitors, who then had to use sea scallops in their plated entrees. Chef Renee Morrison turned out a fabulous Israeli Couscous and Scallops with Earl Grey Reduction. Chef Rory Gillett created a technically perfect pan seared sea scallop dusted with cocoa and chili powder with crispy sweet potato chips, and Melanie Coleman created a tiger prawn and linguini with pomegranate reduction aside asparagus in a boursin sauce. The judges had a tough decision but ultimately awarded first place to Melanie Coleman of Global Cafe, second place to Renee Morrison of Mother’s Bistro, and third place to Rory Gillett of Chef du Jour. (Competitor Leith Galyand had to leave early but I am sure he would have come up with a terrific dish, too!)

Guests enjoyed the wonderful music played by Clyde Tullis and Red Tischer while noshing on asparagus strawberry salad, blackened prime rib, king crab, smoked salmon and accompanyments of the  new year’s menu.

Looking forward to the next competition!

Hawaiian Ahi Poke Appetizer…tuna (ahi), fried wontons and sweet soy drizzle
Wild Caught Sea Bass…pan seared sea bass with smashed potatoes, wild exotic mushrooms
Samurai Roll…a panko encrusted tuna roll with spinach and soy brown butter

See you there!

If you are hosting an event in the future, it is never too early to book your caterer. Our catering menus are available at our web site, http://www.globalgarage.org or here is a text ‘sampler’ of our hors d’ouevres menu:

 This list is by no means a limit

to what we can do for your next event!

Please inquire if you have special menu requests.

From the Sea

Shrimp & Artichoke Pastry Bundles

Sushi Platters: Assorted Nigiri, Cone and/or Rolls

(California, Philly, Unagi, Caterpillar, Dragon, Panko Encrusted, Ahi, Amberjack & Jalapeno, etc)
Hawaiian Ahi Poke with Seaweed Salad & Fried Wontons

(Ahi Tuna, Sesame Oil & Onion Salsa)

Global Café Seafood Martini

(Tiger Shrimp, Mango, Strawberry, Red Onion, Tomato & Avocado Served in Martini Glasses)

Chinese Tootsie Rolls

(Crab & Cream Cheese Wontons with Chili Sauce)
Bounty of the Sea Shellfish Platter

(Crab Claws, Tiger Shrimp, Oysters with Champagne Mignonette)
Smoked Salmon Tartare on Grilled Toast Points

Wasabi Encrusted Salmon Brochettes

Miniature Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli
Smoked Salmon with Potato Fritters
 Panko Encrusted Shrimp with Apricot – Ginger Sauce

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches with Arugula Pesto
 Seafood Ceviche with Mint, Pineapple & Mango Salsa

Smoked Trout, Cream Cheese and Chive Blinis

Crème Fraiche & Caviar Blini

From the Ranch

Kobe Beef ‘Sliders’ with Carmelized Onions on Mini Rolls
Scanga Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Steak Tartare with Parmesan Crostini
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Tartlet

Mini Pulled Pork & Slaw Sliders
Grilled Flank Steak with Ratatouille, Feta
Beef Shortribs with Sweet & Tangy Soy

Chilean Beef Empanadas

Inspired by Cheese

Walnut, Pear & Brie Baked in Puff Pastry

Raspberry & Almond Baked Brie

Amaretto Mushrooms with Goat Cheese Tartlets

Sweet Mascarpone & Fig Puff Pastry Triangles

Portobello Mushroom Ragout with Parmesan on Crispy Polenta

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Puff Pastry ‘Hat’

Assortment of Three Pissaladière: Roasted Tomato, Carmelized Onion & Olive

Baked Goat Cheese with Lavender Honey and Baguette

Artisanal Cheeses, Rustic Breads & Dipping Sauces

Blue Cheese Gougères
Herbed Asiago Potatoes with Prosciutto
Leek & Goat Cheese Tartlets

Maytag Blue Cheese & Potato Tartlets

From the Garden

Roasted Root Vegetables en Croute

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps with Asian Sesame Slaw

Apple Curry Chutney Lettuce Wraps

Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes

Mango, Coconut & Mint Chutneys with Fragrant Rice

Goat Cheese & Chive Pastry Envelopes

Seasonal Fresh Fruits in a Watermelon Basket

Miniature Corn Cakes with Herbed Crème Fraiche
Crispy Polenta with Portobello Mushrooms & Roasted Roma Tomatoes
Olive, Fig & Eggplant Tapenades with Rustic Breads

Homemade Tomato Bisque With Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes & Fresh Basil Brochettes

Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Empanadas
Mediterranean Salad with Prosciutto & Pomegranate

Assorted Tea Sandwiches

Mixed Mushroom Ragout

Sweets

Mascarpone & Berries in Phyllo Pastry Cups

Bananas Foster en Croute with Vanilla Bean Gelato

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Coulis
Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Caramel Sauce
Chocolate Raspberry Ganache in Phyllo Pastry Cups
Caramel & Chocolate Ganache in Phyllo Pastry Cups
Apple Walnut Crisp with Cinnamon Sweet Cream
Miniature Cookies or Brownies
 Lemon Tart with Sweetened Double Devon Cream
Miniature Chocolate Éclairs
Chocolate Truffles & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Cream Cheese Filled Mini Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Scones with Berries & Devonshire Cream