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Father's Day Food Gift - Americana Gourmet Dinners  Posted: June 1, 2008 GourmetStation, the leading national merchant for gourmet dinner gifts, upscale gourmet meals and fine food gifts, announced the introduction of their new Americana menu for Father's Day 2008. (PRWEB) May 30, 2008 -- Gourmet dinner gifts are not just for Moms these days. With Father's Day just around the corner, GourmetStation has been busy developing it's 2nd Americana menu designed for Dads and the gentlemen of the household. This brand new Americana 3 course dinner for two features handmade appetizers such as gorgonzola puffs and artichoke and parmesan bites. Four new entrees from field and stream have been developed starting with lamb top sirloin in apricot sauce, lemon dill baked salmon, beef tips in burgundy wine sauce and Dutch Pennsylvania stuffed chicken. The gourmet dinner gift is topped off with another new item, apple spice cheesecake. The Father's Day gift is priced at $69.99 plus free 2nd day shipping. "After the huge success of our first Americana dinner gift in 2007, we knew we must develop more menus that would appeal to men" says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation, " We thoroughly enjoyed developing this new Americana menu just in time for Father's Day 2008" Lynes-Miller went on to comment. About GourmetStation - www.gourmetstation.com Internationally themed three and four course gourmet meals, and soup gifts are delivered anywhere in the United States. Deep-chilled gourmet dinners and gourmet soups require only 30 minutes preparation. Some dinner gifts include European blend coffee or organic tea, after-dinner candy, floating candle and matches. Prices for gourmet dinner gifts and soup gifts start at $49.99 plus shipping. Gourmet gift certificates, including Dinner of the Month certificates, Dessert of the Month certificates and Soup of the Month certificates are ideal for birthdays and anniversaries. For more information, visit www.GourmetStation.com or call 1-888-944-9794.
 Father's Day Dinner Gift - Americana All The Way Posted: May 27, 2008 In the early days of GourmetStation it seemed that most of our dinner gifts were sent to the ladies of the household…especially on special occasions like Mother’s Day. After all, the ladies of the house have cooked for many of us for many years. Then one day someone suggested that GourmetStation needed more “guy food.” In concept “guy food” seemed like a good idea, but how to make meat and potatoes gourmet was the big challenge. 2007 was a year filled with new product development…a whole new menu line was designed for….well, “guys.” Since other GourmetStation menus center around exotic regions known for their cuisine, we decided to develop the new menu around authentic American cuisine. The first attempt was Father’s Day 2007 - our Americana 4 course dinner gift for two and it was an immediate success. We selected New England clam chowder and rustic beef & mushroom soup for starters. While the Big Sky Beef Ribs and Glazed Pork Chops are the most popular entrees, many of our new male gift recipients ventured to try Pecan Encrusted Trout and Manchester Quail. So how do we top the success of the Father’s Day 2007 Americana menu? With an all new Father’s Day 2008 Americana Menu – 3 delicious courses featuring 4 new entrees, a new dessert and free shipping. Chef’s pick for this delicious menu is below. If you have one of those Dad’s who has it all and you’re seeking a unique experience, give Dad dinners from field, sky & steam – true Americana fare. Chef’s Pick – New Father’s Day 2008 Americana Menu Handmade Appetizers: Gorgonzola & Cranberry Pastry & Artichoke Hearts GourmetStation is your trusted merchant for food gifts for Father's Day including gourmet dinner gifts, meals delivered and a line up of Father's Day gift certificates that allow Dad to select his favorite menu and convenient delivery location. Mother's Day Food Gift - A Taste Of Tuscany Brunch by GourmetStation Posted: May 1, 2008 (PRWEB) April 18, 2008 -- With Mother's Day rapidly approaching, busy
Mother's Day Food Gift - Brunch For Two Posted: April 16, 2008 We're all so busy. Sometimes I ask myself - busy doing what? Are we really focusing on the important things in life like our relationships? Events like Mother's Day and Father's Day give us a chance to pause and think about what's important - family, friends & loved ones. Taking Mom out for a meal is tradition - especially brunch; after church perhaps. But that's not always possible if we live in one region and Mom lives in another. That's where GourmetStation comes in. We can do the next best thing to taking Mom out for brunch - we can send brunch to Mom. For all the times she cooked for us....this year our Mother's Day brunch is focusing on a region where family is top priority - Italy....A Taste of Tuscany Mother's Day Brunch For Two delivered anywhere. All Mom has to do is heat and serve - a process taking no more than 30 minutes or so. The Mother's Day brunch menu is exquisite...one she will truly enjoy. Mother's Day Brunch - A Taste of Tuscany Brunch For Two Appetizers: Kalamata Tarts & Sundried Tomato in Phyllo Pastry Entree 1: Chicken Saltimboca with Tuscan Veggies Entree 2: Baked Salmon with Alfredo Sauce Dessert: Chocolate Biscotti Cheesecake Free Shipping & Free Gift Wrap 4 Complimentary Gifts: Mother's Day Poem, White Rose Floating Candle, Mint Tea, Cherry Caramel Truffles The offering is $79.99 and shipping is free. So if you can't take Mom to brunch this Mother's Day, do the next best thing - let GourmetStation send A Taste of Tuscany Brunch For Two - right to Mom.
Mother's Day Poem Posted: April 16, 2008 For All The Times Hello, our wonderful Mother,
this special gift is just for you, because we're proud of who you are, and we're very proud of what you do. And we just wanted to say "we love you", but we didn't know where to start, so we thought we'd share a few feelings, and give you some words, straight from the heart. Because you've always done so much for us, yes, truly, thanks Mom, 'for all the times', you have put so much into our lives, yes, you've put the reason in our many rhymes. You cooked and cleaned for us every day, and mostly, it was without a single complaint, and we all know we're blessed to have you as 'Mom', we're so lucky! Our Mother is really a saint! You really are a very special person, and we've never said just how wonderful you are, just now that if our love for you were a distance, well, it would reach way beyond the furthest star. We know you worked hard to keep us fed, and some times that was tough, that's our hunch, so for all the times that you cooked and cleaned, please join us for; A Taste of Tuscany, your Mother's Day brunch. Written For Mother's Day 2008 by A Gift of Poetry This beautiful poem will be included with GourmetStation's two delightful Mother's Day offerings: A Taste Of Tuscany Brunch For Two and Mother's Day Dinner Gift Certificate. Both offerings include free shipping, free gift wrap & 4 complimentary gifts: Mother's Day poem, white rose floating candle, mint tea and cherry caramel truffles.
Easter Food Gift – Easter Brunch Delivered From GourmetStation Posted: March 13, 2008 Easter is early this year. That’s right – Easter is on March 23rd – Sunday. So what plans do you have? There are three things I remember about Easter as a child. The first is obviously a new frock to wear to church – something made of light pastel fabric; maybe a lavender Swiss dot. Second are flowers sprouting up everywhere including Easter lilies. And last is food….the glue that binds most all families together on special occasions like Easter. If you want to reach out to someone this Easter – someone that you love, you miss, or you just want to connect with, GourmetStation has an Easter food gift just for you and your special recipient…a 3 course Easter brunch delivered. The menu is traditional to the core featuring a 1.5-pound honey glazed ham (left overs guaranteed). The brunch includes six handmade appetizers, smoked ham (96% fat free) with a homemade honey brown-sugar glaze, creamy spinach and southern style sweet potatoes. Dessert is luscious vanilla coconut cheesecake and the event is concluded with Numi organic mint tea. This food gift is light, delicious and a gift they will always remember. As with all dinner gifts from GourmetStation, the brunch is shipped in elegant free gift packaging and to save 50% off 2nd day shipping, just enter Easter08 in promo code box at online checkout. Happy Easter!
GourmetStation, Provider of Upscale Gourmet Dinner Gifts, Announces New Christmas Dinners Delivered for 2007 Posted: December 16, 2007 GourmetStation, the leading national merchant for gourmet dinner gifts, upscale gourmet meals and fine food gifts delivered nationally, announced the introduction of three menus for Christmas dinners delivered. (PRWEB) December 2, 2007 -- With Christmas rapidly approaching, holiday shoppers are seeking more unique, upscale gifts for the recipient that "has everything." Gourmet dinner gift merchant, GourmetStation, believes their gourmet food gifts are the answer for Christmas 2007 gift giving. The company is bringing back an old favorite, Ole English Christmas dinner delivered featuring beef Wellington and is adding two new dinners to their line up, Americana Christmas dinner delivery featuring prime rib and Traditional Christmas dinner delivered featuring turkey and dressing. All three menus generously serve two and are shipped in free gift packaging to every ZIP in the US including Alaska, Hawaii and PR. The Ole English Christmas dinner menu was designed around an English medieval theme with rosemary boule, cream of tomato basil soup, beef Wellington and chocolate truffle cheesecake. The Americana menu was designed for those seeking a hint of patriotism and features prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes and creamy New York cheesecake. The dinner gifts are priced between $79.99 and $89.99 for two with $19.99 shipping. The company is also offering 50% off 2nd day shipping for all three Christmas dinner menus plus a complimentary holiday candle. "Offering multiple Christmas dinner menus is new for GourmetStation this year" says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation, "Our goal is to make sure we have a menu designed for all tastes" Lynes-Miller went on to comment, "Plus we're finding that our gourmet cuisine shines most as dinner gifts for aging seniors." About GourmetStation Internationally themed three and four course gourmet meals are delivered anywhere in the United States. Deep-chilled gourmet dinners require only 30 minutes preparation include European blend coffee or organic tea, after-dinner candy, floating candle and matches. Prices for multi-course dinners for two range from $69.99 to $89.99. Gourmet gift certificates, including Dinner of the Month certificates, are ideal for birthdays and anniversaries. For more information, visit www.GourmetStation.com or call 1-888-944-9794. Contact Information: # # # Christmas Dinner Delivered by GourmetStation Posted: November 24, 2007 It’s that time of year again! Families are scattered in our very large country and the annual question pops up. How do I show them I care? How do I make sure they have a delicious Christmas dinner? That’s where GourmetStation comes in. This year we have two delicious Christmas dinner delivered selections. First, at the request of our loyal patrons we’ve brought back the Ole English Christmas Dinner featuring beef Wellington. Look at this dinner gift menu – don’t you agree it’s elegant, robust yet affordable? The menu theme is medieval England starting with a rosemary boule for two, creamy tomato basil soup, beef Wellington with demi glace sauce & creamy spinach. To top off the event, we’ve included a new cheesecake, chocolate truffle….exquisite. St. Ives gourmet coffee & after dinner candy conclude the dinner along with some warm conversation.
There’s a new Christmas menu this year. Based on the success of our 2007 Americana menu launch we’ve developed an Americana Christmas Dinner delivered featuring prime rib, creamy garlic mashed potatoes and New York cheesecake. Delicious! Both the Ole English Christmas dinner and the Americana Christmas dinner feature 50% of 2nd day shipping and that’s to any ZIP in the US.
Let us solve your shopping dilemma for the hard to please friends or family that can’t be at your dinner table this Christmas. Send them a Christmas dinner delivered from GourmetStation. Happy holidays and bon appetit! Family Crests & Custom Items From Sage Sublime Posted: November 4, 2007 Personalization is a big word these days. We all want our individualism recognized in one-way or another, and we act out this need in the clothes we wear or the car we driver. There are simple ways to claim our individuality through personalized coffee mugs; mouse pads & the like but most are....well, ho hum. Let me tell you about personalization at the highest level…. your own family crest. You do not have to be a Rothschild or Rockefeller to have your family icons artfully collected in a family crest. You can have one designed in a reasonable period of time and at a reasonable cost. Meet Paige Taylor…artist supreme of Sage Sublime. Paige led me through the process of creating a family crest by asking a few questions. Favorite color, favorite flower, favorite place & what I love most in the world. The result is what you see below; pure beauty. The colors are the colors of my Victorian home wrapping around the Eiffel Tower representing my favorite city. My favorite flowers are lilies and they flank the most important thing in my life, Borzoi (Russian Wolfhounds – you’ll find 5 or 6 at our home on any given year.) After the design was completed, I was able to have the crest printed on greeting cards, shirts, tote bags (and believe me, I did).
If you have an interest in creating your own family crest, say for a unique holiday gift - contact Paige at paige.sagesublime@gmail.com The crest would also make a wonderful gift for a guy or gal graduating from school & embarking upon life’s journey. Paige also provides other design services like these lovely holiday cards. Let It Snow is my favorite collection. Contemporary & fresh, but not to be outdone by this collection of cards for your favorite nerd! Enjoy.
Mother's Day Gourmet Food Gift Posted: April 20, 2007 Hot off the press....for all the times Mom cooked for you. If you wish to surprise her with a Mother's Day dinner delivered, you're at the right price. For brunch or dinner, this 3 course delight will thank Mom for all the times she cooked for you. Plus shipping is free and 4 complimentary gifts are included. Read on & enjoy.
GourmetStation, Provider Of Upscale Gourmet Dinners Delivered Announces New Mother’s Day Menu. GourmetStation, the leading national merchant for gourmet dinners, upscale prepared meals and fine gourmet food gifts delivered nationally, announced the introduction of Mother’s Day Brunch 2007. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, GourmetStation announced they are accepting reservations for their Mother’s Day gourmet brunch for two. The menu has been designed to treat Mom “for all the times she cooked for you”. With about thirty minutes preparation time any lucky Mom can enjoy a 3 course gourmet brunch for two at the most comfortable place on earth – home. To sweeten the Mother’s Day gift, GourmetStation is offering free shipping in addition to four complimentary gifts. The Mother's Day menu was designed with variety and richness giving Mom a sampling of many different flavors from around the world. Appetizers include quiche Lorraine & mushroom tarts, entrees include Chicken Montrachet and Baked Salmon with lemon herb sauce and brunch is concluded with almonds atop a creamy cheesecake & Euro blend coffee. Four complimentary gifts top off the offer; a white rose floating candle, a Mother’s Day poem, organic tea & gourmet cookies. The menu for two with complimentary gifts is priced at $79.99 plus free shipping. “Planning our Mother’s Day menu is one of our most exciting events of the year” says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation, “Our goal is to provide a food gift for Mom that will thank her for all the times she cooked for us.” Lynes-Miller went on to comment, “With only 30 minutes prep time we believe we’ve created an experience that Mom will never forget.” About GourmetStation
Unique Easter Food Gift Posted: March 30, 2007 For most holidays food is the centerpiece and Easter is no exception. If you’re seeking a unique food gift for a loved one or special friend, GourmetStation has a solution for you. This year’s 3 course Easter Brunch For Two is light and delicious. Appetizers start off the experience with Brie en Croute and Asiago Risotto Croquette. These little morsels only take a few minutes in the oven and you can enjoy them while your entrees are finishing. Center of the plate is a delicious chicken breast stuffed with apples, raisins and almonds and a baked salmon with lemon herb sauce. Both are generous portions and served with garden fresh veggies oven roasted in extra virgin olive oil. GourmetStation’s creamy cheesecake with almond slivers tops off the brunch with a sip of Numi organic tea. The price is $79.99 plus Free Shipping. Happy Easter! Happy New Year 2007 From GourmetStation Posted: January 1, 2007 2006 was our first full year of blogging and we've had a ball. Thanks to all our readers and thanks to those that took the time to stop by and leave comments. Blogging has provided a useful and interesting platform for GourmetStation to chat about dining tips, food, and culinary traditions from around the world. So we'd like to take this opportunity on New Years Day 2007 to thank a few people. Toby Bloomberg (I affectionately refer to Toby as Blog Queen) introduced GourmetStation to the notion of blogging. She has been "God Mother" to Delicious Destinations since our launch and we thank her for her wisdom and patience. I'd also like to thank our wonderful guest bloggers who bring much wit, perspective and great information on the subjects of food and wine. Alphabetically: Susan Anderson - Susan is Atlanta based and knows more about wine and spirits than any human I've ever known. We are very fortunate to have blog contributions from someone like Susan with so much knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry. Thank you Susan for your wonderful insights. Dave & Edie Galusha and Simonetta Demarchi – This is our Tuscan trio. Dave & Edie live in historic Connecticut, but visit Tuscany frequently. They enjoy cooking classes with Simonetta at Casa Bellavista – a lovely Tuscan B&B that I’ve been trying to visit for two years. Dave also has a lovely photography site where he captures the heart of Tuscany. Thanks to our trio. Robert Jackson – Robert is from the UK and has his own website, Gourmet Food Revolution. His passion for food and entertaining explode on this wonderful site. You can learn it all – from dinner party planning to table etiquette to preparing a seasonal feast. Thank you Robert. Mark Stine – Mark is our US based galloping gourmet. I have known Mark for many years and marveled at his energetic passion for travel, dining, and entertaining. One of Mark’s talents is to take any city – doesn’t matter where – and find the coolest restaurant like a blood hound! Thanks Mark for your contributions. The Team at GourmetStation and I wish you a prosperous and wonderful 2007! GourmetStation - Holiday 2006 Gourmet Food Gifts Posted: December 11, 2006 Hot off the press for your enjoyment! Atlanta, GA (PRWeb) December 11, 2006 -- GourmetStation announced their selection of holiday gifts for the discriminating shopper seeking upscale gourmet food gifts. Included in the 2006 line up is their Ole English Christmas dinner delivered, dining gift certificates for gourmet dinners delivered and their dinner of the month programs. The Ole English Christmas dinner for two features four courses including beef Wellington, creamy tomato basil soup and raspberry cordial cheesecake and Euro blend coffee with after-dinner candy. This offering allows busy patrons to give or receive a restaurant quality Christmas dinner without all the fuss. The price is $89.99 for two with free shipping. Gift certificates are offered for three course and four course gourmet dinners delivered and range from $69.99 to $79.99. Gift recipients are given the opportunity to redeem the certificate for their gourmet food gift and select from Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun or Fusion menus. Dinner of the month programs start at $269 and allow recipients to select a gourmet dinner delivered every month for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Three and four course programs also include selections from Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun or Fusion menus. "Our 2006 gourmet food gift offerings range from gourmet dinners delivered to certificates to dinner of the month programs" says founder & President, Donna Lynes-Miller. "Our variety of ways to receive a GourmetStation dinner and our multiple menu selections provide many options for the gourmet food gift shopper." About GourmetStation Contact Information: ### Gourmet Food Gifts From GourmetStation Posted: December 10, 2006 The world is changing. Here in the US boomers are maturing. Values are shifting. The days of trinket gifts are diminishing and the days of experience gifts are upon us. What does all this mean? Boomers have been there / done that. Peggy Lee’s “is that all there is” says it all. The age of experience gifts is here. What are experience gifts? I call them memory gifts….a gift experience so unusual and remarkable, that a lingering memory is created. Gourmet food gifts aren’t really new. But their relevance is growing. There is another element to consider – gourmet is not gourmet. The gourmet food gift experience must reek with quality, attention to detail, and delicious cuisine. GourmetStation built all these attributes into their gourmet food gifts – from beginning to end / from top to bottom. First is free gift packaging, the first impression the gift recipient notices. GourmetStation packaging is elegant, secure and immediately gives the recipient the feeling of travel with the old world post cards from Paris, Tuscany, New Orleans & Asia. Second is ease of preparation. GourmetStation dinners delivered take only 30 minutes to prepare. Last is taste – the gourmet food gift must taste delicious. Read what our patrons have to say about the taste and quality of our gourmet dinners delivered. For this year gift recipients may enjoy a Christmas dinner delivered, Ole English Christmas dinner featuring beef Wellington. If you want to let your recipient enjoy the fun of choosing, give a dining gift certificate for a 3 or 4 course gourmet dinner delivered – the gift serves two graciously. If you really want to create memories, remember the Dinner of the Month programs. Your recipient may select from multiple menus and receive a gourmet meal delivered every month for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Gourmet food gifts from GourmetStation create an easy shopping experience for you and unforgettable memories for your recipient. It doesn’t get any better than that. Happy holidays!
RSVP – A Holiday Party or Christmas Dinner Tip Posted: December 6, 2006 Thanks to our friends at Boca Party Supplies for planting an idea that my readers might find useful. Let’s talk about RSVP – what it really means and how you might use it for holiday gatherings or possibly Christmas dinner. RSVP means "réspondez, s'il vous plaît," in French – English? Reply please. According to the Boca Party Supplies tips page, here’s how the term RSVP came a about? I have a tendency to want to buck social rules if you know what I mean, but this is one I pay attention to. After all the hosts need to know how many people to plan for. They need to know how much food to prepare, how much space they need, etc. Your quick reply shows your respect for them and their invitation. Happy holidays. Dining Gift Certificates For Gourmet Dinners Posted: December 1, 2006 I know what you’re thinking. You think the idea of sending food gifts at Christmas is a good idea. You even think the notion of a complete gourmet dinner delivered from GourmetStation is a unique idea. You’ve either tried GourmetStation gourmet meals yourself, or you’ve heard about them from others. But there are two big factors missing from the gifting equation. What gourmet dinner menu do I select? What date do I send the gourmet meals so as not to conflict with my recipients busy schedule? We have the answer for you. Dining gift certificates from GourmetStation are the perfect food gift for both giver and receiver. You’ve hit the spot with a unique food gift they’ll enjoy but you have put menu selection and delivery date into their hands. A perfect solution! Our most popular gift certificates for gourmet dinners delivered come in two varieties. 3 course dinner for two or 4 course dinner for two. The prices are $69.99 and $79.99 respectively with $19.99 added for shipping. So when your recipient redeems, they pay nothing. And our certificates never expire. What more could you ask for? How about presentation? Our certificates and menus are sent in an attractive jacket resembling an old world passport. The certificate itself provides information for either telephone or online redemption. The four gourmet dinner menus are presented on attractive menu tickets to our Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun or Fusion menus each written with a travel theme. After all it is our goal to give your recipient a little culinary travel experience . If you’re thinking about a restaurant gift certificate, think how nice it will be to have restaurant quality cuisine delivered to your recipient. For gift certificates for gourmet dinners and gourmet meals delivered, you’ve come to the right destination: GourmetStation!
Food Gifts For The Holiday - A Dish With History Posted: November 27, 2006 It’s almost December. If you’re a foodie you might be thinking about giving food gifts this year. After all, we love to share our passion. GourmetStation has a wide variety of food gifts for the holiday season, but my recommendation is the Ole English Christmas Dinner featuring beef Wellington. Preparing meat and seafood inside a delicate pastry is a longstanding tradition. The presentation is elegant and the flavors are complex. However, these dishes are something most people, even foodies, do not have the skill or time to prepare. So GourmetStation has done the work for you. If you decide that our Christmas dinner is on your list of food gifts, you might want to share a little history about beef Wellington.
Let’s go all the way back to the kitchen of Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington. This historical figure was famous for beating Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. History tells us he was indifferent to food and his kitchen servants were constantly working to prepare a meal that impressed the Duke. Other sources say that the dish got its name from the highly polished riding boot, called a Wellington boot. I think I like the Duke of Wellington version best. In any event, beef Wellington is a splendid food gift to get the attention of those hard to impress names on your holiday shopping list. For Christmas dinner delivered, gift certificates, gourmet dinners delivered, and dinner of the month programs visit GourmetStation. Christmas Dinner Around The World Posted: November 26, 2006 Wikipedia is a fun and useful resource. I use it frequently. This morning I was thinking about Christmas dinner around the world and what kind of foods other countries use for Christmas dinner. Interestingly many countries use the main stables as the United States – turkey and trimmings. But there are some interesting differences, and if you wish to buck tradition, below are some interesting alternatives to consider: Australia: Christmas falls in the heat of summer so meats such as ham and chicken are served cold. Seasonal fruits such as mango and cherries adorn the Christmas dinner table. Germany: As you might imagine meats such as roast goose and white sausage are popular. Austria, due to proximity to Germany, is similar. United Kingdom – While turkey is traditional at this time, during Medieval times the center of the plate was peacock or boar. Mexico – (My favorite for lighter eating) An emphasis is on fruits, such as oranges, limes and tropical fruits, and salads including beets and peanuts. Sounds fun! For Christmas dinner delivered to yourself or others as luxurious food gifts, GourmetStation has a solution for you. Our Ole English Christmas dinner features Beef Wellington as center of the plate. Now I’m off to write a blog post about the history of Beef Wellington. GourmetStation may just be establishing a new tradition for your Christmas dinner. Dinner Of The Month From GourmetStation Posted: November 21, 2006 (PRWeb) November 21, 2006 -- GourmetStation announced they are featuring their Dinner of the Month program for holiday shopping 2006. All GourmetStation dinner gifts are designed for the connoisseur with both quality and convenience top of mind. With only thirty minutes preparation busy patrons may enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner delivered. The Dinner of the Month program is one of GourmetStation's most popular food gifts. Programs are available for both 3 and 4 course gourmet dinners delivered. Program durations are 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Gift recipients may enjoy a 3 or 4 course dinner for two every month from GourmetStation's wide variety of menus including Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun and Fusion. "Our dinner of the month food gift was recently featured by BusinessWeek.com in their gift guide," says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation. "Described as Take Out Ecstasy our gourmet dinners delivered were compared to food from a top restaurant. Our goal is accomplished when our patrons can enjoy restaurant quality cuisine at home. Our Dinner of the Month Club allows them to do just that." 1-888-944-9794 New Christmas Dinner Menu at GourmetStation Posted: November 21, 2006 We hope you enjoy this "hot off the press" release about our new Ole English Christmas Dinner featuring Beef Wellington - Enjoy! (PRWeb) November 21, 2006 -- GourmetStation announced they are accepting reservations for Christmas dinners delivered - Ole English Christmas Dinner For Two. All GourmetStation dinners are designed for the connoisseur with both quality and convenience top of mind. With only thirty minutes preparation time for this Christmas dinner delivered, busy patrons are left with time to enjoy family and friends. GourmetStation is also offering free 2 day shipping. Preview menu at this link. The menu for this holiday food gift consists of rosemary boule, creamy tomato basil soup, beef Wellington with creamy spinach and artichokes, and raspberry cordial cheesecake. Euro blend coffee and after-dinner candy round out the Christmas dinner delivered with a complimentary floating candle for the holiday dinner table. The menu for two with complimentary gift is priced at $89.99 plus free 2 day shipping. "This year's Christmas dinner is extraordinary and unique," says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation, "While we have featured food gifts with French, Italian, Cajun and Asian menus, we have never introduced a truly English menu." Lynes-Miller went on to comment, "this years Ole English Christmas dinner has all the warmth of the culture in England." BusinessWeek.com Features Dinner of the Month Program Posted: November 21, 2006 We are so appreciative that Julie Gordon with BusinessWeek.com took the time to review our gourmet dinners delivered and include GourmetStation in their “Food For Thoughtful Gifts” guide for holiday shoppers. Julie chose to focus on GourmetStation’s Dinner of the Month selections. This is the 2nd season we’ve featured Dinner of the Month gifts. In 2006 they were our top seller. Julie is from New York and thoroughly researched her top picks for this great article. I especially like the Brown Card concept. “The ultimate gift for any true chocolate lover, the Brown Card entitles holders to incredible perks, including a tour of Cluizel's factory in Damville, France, a private lesson on being a "sommelier of chocolate," and private tastings.”
GourmetStation’s Dinner of The Month programs are featured under a section called TAKE OUT ECSTASY. “For those who love food but have no time to cook, GourmetStation offers a convenient and delicious meal delivery service. The $999 program gives two people three-course dinners one night a month for a year. Although it's delivered frozen, the food tastes nothing like typical TV dinners. The soups, fish and meat dishes, baguettes, sides, and desserts truly taste like they come from a top restaurant.”
Don’t forget to check out the slide show. Each of Julie’s picks is featured with a nice product photo and contact information. Happy shopping! Thanksgiving Dinners Delivered – It’s Not Too Late Posted: November 15, 2006 I for one cannot believe that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK. Have you started preparing your Thanksgiving dinner yet? I don’t know about you, but the anticipation, planning and preparation is as much fun as the event. We’ve been very busy at GourmetStation preparing our food gifts for delivery this Thanksgiving. So far there are Thanksgiving turkey dinners being delivered to every state. Many of our patrons are purchasing these Thanksgiving dinners delivered for themselves – so they can let GourmetStation do the work providing them time to enjoy their day. Many others are being delivered to loved ones – some aging parents or other relatives who cannot or are not inclined to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.
In any event, we’re here if you need us. Don’t forget to enter the promo code listed on our order page to receive free shipping. You will automatically receive 4 complimentary gifts including a pretty fall floating candle, Thanksgiving prayer, and for late night snacking, gourmet cookies and Numi organic tea. Right after Thanksgiving we will begin to list our Christmas food gifts. Come to see us at GourmetStation. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Prayer For Thanksgiving Dinner Posted: November 5, 2006 I was raised in the Southeast in a small town where tradition ruled. Prayer was generally led by the Patriarch at family gatherings and Thanksgiving dinner was no exception. If you need a little coaching with a Thanksgiving prayer to lead into that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, I've got a few resources for you. All About Prayer is a nice web site that gives practical advice on praying. For Thanksgiving they recommend that you look back on the family events for the year. Were there births, weddings or other celebration events? Were there hard times? If so, what life lessons were learned? The answers to these questions will help you write a meaningful prayer of thanks. All About Prayer also suggests you call out the names of every person present at the Thanksgiving dinner and give thanks for their presence. If you would rather have a more general prayer, that's fine too. Below is the prayer that is included with each GourmetStation Thanksgiving dinner gift. Enjoy. THANKSGIVING PRAYER Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the morning light as long as possible, Thank you Lord, that I can see. There are many who are blind. Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the effort of rising, Thank you Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bed ridden. Even though the first hour of my day is hectic when socks are lost, toast burned and tempers short, Thank you Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely. Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines & the menu is at times unbalanced, Thank you Lord, for the food we have. There are many who have no food. Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were different, Thank you Lord, for the gift of life. Author Unknown Thanksgiving Quote For Thanksgiving Dinner Posted: November 4, 2006 Looking for a funny quote, maybe a light hearted toast to set the stage for Thanksgiving dinner? I found this one - compliments of Delta Sky Magazine. "I didn't like the turkey, but I liked the bread he ate." Comments from a 3 year old about her Thanksgiivng dinner. For Thanksgiving Dinners Delivered, Gourmet Meals Delivered, and Fine Gourmet Food Gifts, visit our site at www.GourmetStation.com Thanksgiving Dinner Delivered by GourmetStation Posted: October 20, 2006 We thought you might enjoy this "hot off the press" release about our new Thanksgiving dinner menu. If you wish to connect with loved ones you cannot be with this Thanksgiving, connect with our dinner gifts. Or if you want to take a break from all the preparation and cooking, try our Thanksgiving dinner for two for yourself. Bon appetit!
GourmetStation, Provider Of Upscale Gourmet Food Gifts, Announces Thanksgiving 2006 Menu
GourmetStation, the leading national merchant for gourmet dinners, upscale prepared meals and fine gourmet food gifts delivered nationally, announced the introduction of a new Thanksgiving four-course dinner for two. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, GourmetStation announced they are accepting reservations for Thanksgiving dinners delivered. The menu has been designed with quality and convenience in mind. With about thirty minutes preparation time any turkey lover can enjoy a full blown Thanksgiving dinner for two. To sweeten the offer GourmetStation is offering free 2 day shipping in addition four complimentary gifts. The menu for two consists of sourdough bread, creamy mushroom and sherry wine soup, traditional turkey on a bed of rosemary sage dressing with broccoli gratin, and pumpkin praline cheesecake. Euro blend coffee and after-dinner candy round out the Thanksgiving dinner with a complimentary table prayer, fall leaf floating candle, extra dessert and organic tea. The menu for two with complimentary gifts is priced at $89.99 plus free 2 day shipping. “We are extremely pleased with this year’s Thanksgiving menu,” says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation, “Not only is the cuisine gourmet, but the element of convenience allows our patrons to enjoy Thanksgiving day without all the preparation and fuss.” Lynes-Miller went on to comment, “in 2005 we found that our Thanksgiving food gifts were used by families who wanted to connect with other family members in another part of the country. It is heart-warming to help people connect with our gourmet food gifts.” About GourmetStation: Thanksgiving Dinner Posted: October 13, 2006 It's not too early to think about Thanksgiving - it's just around the corner. The culinary team at GourmetStation has been hard at work to develop a gourmet food gift that they will never forget. This Thanksgiving dinner gift will be one Grandmother would even approve of. |
