Friday, December 21, 2012

Celebrations!


We're taking a little break out of our crazy hectic day for a little celebration of something really big.

Seems our head chef, Harley, passed his citizenship test last week and was sworn in on Wednesday.
He got out of bed, went downtown, raised his right hand, and BAM (as Harley often says)-done. Easy right?
Maybe not quite so easy.

See it all started years ago when his mom and his aunt left Nicaragua to make a better life for their kids. Harley's mom was a single mother who risked leaving her children in the old country long enough to scrape together enough money to bring her family to America. She lived frugally and worked hard. These lessons weren't wasted on her son.

Even though he likes to complain- all kids do-he works his tail off. I know I can depend on him to follow directions. It really bothers him when he makes the rare mistake. So much so that he's never makes the same one twice. He's a good friend to his co-workers, yet when it's time to step up and take charge I know the kitchen is in good hands. When Jeannine asks him to give up his Saturdays throughout the holiday season he unhesitatingly says yes. He's never late. He's polite to every customer. He cleans up after himself. He rarely asks for time off but when he does, he's considerate enough to give us plenty of notice. He can also answer more questions about the U.S. Government than 80% of our employees.



He's really a good kid. I'd say our country is lucky to have him. And Tres Market? Well, we're just happy to have him. Congratulations Harley.


Friday, December 7, 2012

Big Plans

December's here and even though we all had the luxury of an extra week between Thanksgiving and Christmas I feel I've somehow squandered the time and now I'm frantic to turn the calendar back to November.  I'd make all kinds of empty promises if I could just go back and appreciate the gift of extra time.
Surely we all feel that way.
 Every year it's the same stupid optimism:
- Have all the Christmas shopping finished by November 1.
-Pull out Christmas decorations early and weed out old stuff that we don't use... Replace  with new good stuff.
-Start holiday cooking early.  Make homemade goodies for all our friends.    This'll be fun.
You start feeling so organized (why haven't I done this every year?) and a
false calm sets in.  One quick email blast and you've invited a hundred of your closest friends over for a casual (you're thinking Martha Stewart) Christmas party.
Optimism turns to realism.  Pessimism coming on strong.
WHAT WE'RE YOU THINKING?
Take a deep breath.  Pick up the phone.  Call us.
We can help.
 With the food.
  We  have our own ugly old decorations to take care of.
Appetizers to desserts and party favors are made daily here at Tres Market.  


Everything can be transferred to your serving pieces.  



It's easy- we'll tell you how to do it-and VOILA' - food's done and it's homemade... Just not by you.


Oh, did you hear we're now carrying wine and Texas craft beers?  One stop shopping.
Now you can enjoy your party and your guests and the compliments you're sure to receive.


Next year you'll really get organized.
Hahahaha.
Don't worry, we'll still be here.