Lunch with Class (Literally): 5 Reasons Why HoneyBaked Ham Catering is Perfect for Teachers

"Is it lunchtime yet? I’m starving!"
Yes, this phrase is all too familiar isn't it? It's not only something we hear our friends ask, teachers wonder the same thing too!

With classes back in full swing, it's quite apparent that our educators are most loyal to the school as well as our students... so much so that teachers oftentimes forget about their own appetites! 

For the most part, faculty members unfortunately can't drive off somewhere to take a lunch break, which is why gourmet catering from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville that's delivered right to your break room can help maintain that high-spirited morale during the most hectic time of day (or even any day of the week, while classes are in session as usual). 

Here are 5 reasons why teachers should take advantage of
HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville catering for lunch:

1. Everyone knows lunches from our school cafeterias can sometimes be as palatable as eating hospital food. The meal options can be bland in flavor, funny in smell and just plain terrible in taste. The fiyou deserve a wonderful lunch to go with the hard work you are putting in.

2. In most cases, leaving school grounds for lunch is prohibited for teachers.
As administrators of our young scholars, most teachers have the responsibility of being present where students are at all times, which means they can’t just leave for a lunch break (unlike those of us who work from a typical corporate office setting). The good news is HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville will deliver within a 15-mile radius for FREE (for orders of $100 or more). Isn’t that wonderful?!

3. A teacher's job doesn't just stop when classes are dismissed for the day.
Work can continue on till the wee hours of the evening at home (grading test papers, revising curriculums) and just didn’t have that time to prepare a brown bagger lunch for the following day. Good to know that HoneyBaked Ham is right around the corner to take care of that part.

4. Even teachers need (and deserve) a "refresher course," just in a different kind of way.
Not only does HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville have a myriad of delicious, low-calorie lunch portions available, ALL Douglasville educators receive a FREE gallon of refreshing iced tea (your choice of Southern-style sweet or unsweetened) with each of catered lunch order.Now that's what we call a refresher course, especially when it comes to our beloved professors!

5. Catered lunch delivery rates well on our local instructors' "rapport cards."
Heading back to the classroom means many new faces for our school staff, including the newest colleagues. A catered lunch from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville provides the perfect opportunity to bring all these new faces together to build camaraderie among the faculty, especially since everyone will be dropping by the teacher’s lounge for their much-needed mid-day breaks anyway!

Everyone knows how wonderful and fulfilling a HoneyBaked Ham can be during the holidays... but it can also be enjoyed throughout the school year by teachers, parents and students alike.

Stop in at HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville TODAY or CLICK HERE to place your next catered order.

Here's to enjoying lunch with class!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Sliding into home! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville's Ham & Swiss Sliders

These melt in your mouth mini sandwiches are topped with a buttery mustard sauce and baked to a golden brown. They're great for weeknight meals, potlucks and parties. 

Enjoy this crowd pleasing recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew for tasty Ham & Swiss Sliders!

Ham & Swiss Sliders 

Ingredients
- 2 -12 packages of sweet hawaiian rolls
- 1 1⁄2 lbs of HoneyBaked Ham 
- 12 slices swiss cheese
- 3⁄4 cup butter
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried onion
- poppy seed

Directions
1. Place the bottoms of 12 rolls in each pan. 

2. Place ham on the rolls. Cut the cheese slices into 4 parts and place 2 small pieces on each sandwich. 

3. Put the dinner roll tops on. In a sauce pan, mix butter, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and dried onions. 

4. Wait until all butter is melted and then pour the melted mixture over the ham sandwiches 

5. Sprinkle the buns with poppy seeds and cover with foil. Let refrigerate overnight.

6. Preheat oven to 350 and uncover sandwiches. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes and serve. Great hot or even at room temperature 

For more delicious recipes from your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew, CLICK HERE.

Heres to enjoying life one meal at a time! 
-- Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Just Peachy! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville 's Ham & Peach Panini

August is National Peach Month, so our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew wants you to honor and enjoy the great flavor of juicy Georgia peaches. You can eat them right off the tree, sliced in cream, peach cobbler or you can make this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home!

HoneyBaked Ham & Peach Panini

Ingredients
- 8 ciabatta bread slices
- 4 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 (1 oz.) fontina cheese slices
- 4 oz. thinly sliced HoneyBaked Ham
- 2 medium peaches (about 3/4 lb.), unpeeled and sliced 
- 4 teaspoons honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions
1. Spread each of 4 bread slices with 1 tsp. mustard and sprinkle with desired amount of freshly ground pepper. Layer with cheese, ham, peaches and, if desired, honey. Top with remaining bread slices, and press together gently. Brush sandwiches with olive oil.

2. Cook sandwiches in batches in a preheated panini press 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted (or use a preheated nonstick grill pan and cook sandwiches over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes on each side). Serve immediately.

At HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville we believe in "celebrating life, one meal at a time." That's why every HoneyBaked Ham is fully cooked & ready to serve, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family. CLICK HERE to see our catering menu. 

Here's to a peachy meal your whole family will love! 
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Think Outside the Bun: 4 HoneyBaked Alternatives to Burgers & Dogs for July 4th

Independence Day is right around the corner... Are you ready to go out with a bang?!

Rather than serving up traditional burgers & hot dogs for July 4th this year, think outside the bun for a change (and by that we mean, with your favorite picnic staples from HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville )!

Since there's no actual written rule that says you absolutely must have burgers, hot dogs, chicken or sausage links when you fire up that grill this holiday... this is a great time for you to try something different on the "barbie." 

Here are a few of our favorite items we think would be perfect for your patriotic gathering: 

1. Complete Mini Ham Brunch. This all-inclusive meal package is specially made for the holidays and comes with the sweet, tantalizing aroma for FREE! Includes our classic HoneyBaked Ham, thick-cut peppered bacon and golden brown pancakes to draw everyone to the table for a delicious 4th of July mid-morning feast.

2. HoneyBaked Ham Trio. This 3-item gourmet combo is ideal for foodies as well as those who may not have time to cook before your get-together. Trio includes a sweet & succulent spread of HoneyBaked Ham and two of our signature sides-- Sweet Potato Soufflé and Green Bean Casserole.

3. Barbecue Pork Ribs.They're an old fashioned favorite! Our fully-cooked Barbecue Pork Ribs are tangy and fall-off-the-bone tender... Be sure to have plenty of napkins handy for this entree!

4. Rack of Pork Loin Chops. Our subtly smoked, juicy portions of Pork Loin Chops are a uniquely delicious centerpiece to add flair to your red, white & blue-themed affair. Did we mention they're hassle-free too? All you do is heat, serve & enjoy!

When you come by our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville store to pick up one or more of these suggested items, don’t forget a dessert on your way out... Here are some of our top-selling sweet treats:

- Blueberry Coffee Cake
- Cheesecake Sampler
- Cinnamon Walnut Cake
- Gourmet Brownies
- Triple Chocolate Cake

So there you have it... A list of gourmet picnic staples ALL your friends & family can enjoy at this upcoming July 4th. Stop by and see us TODAY or call us to reserve your special order.

Here's to thinking outside the bun this Independence Day!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Curry On Over! HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville 's Leftover Turkey Curry

In honor of National Turkey Lovers' Month, our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew has the perfect recipe for you using leftover HoneyBaked Turkey Breast!

HoneyBaked Turkey Curry

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (6oz)
- 2 large carrots, diced (6oz)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup frozen peas (3oz)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups HoneyBaked Turkey Breast, cut into chunks
- 2 cups chicken broth 
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey


Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and the carrots. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the peas. Cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Add the curry powder, coriander, turmeric and cinnamon, and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the turkey and stir well to coat.

2. In a 1-quart measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and honey. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, until carrots are just tender.

3. Serve this delicious turkey curry over cooked rice and enjoy!

Curry on over and pick up a mouth-watering HoneyBaked Turkey Breast TODAY! 
-- Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville's Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

This festive potato salad recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew will be a definite crowd pleaser for your upcoming Memorial Day get-together! The great thing about potato salad is that it goes with just about anything, like our world famous HoneyBaked Ham or BBQ Ribs.

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

Ingredients
-2 lbs. assorted small red, white and blue potatoes cut in half
-1 large red bell pepper, diced
-½ red onion, thinly sliced
-4 scallions, sliced
-hand full each of parsley and chives, chopped
-zest of 2 lemons
-lemon and olive oil dressing

Directions
1. Coat potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast at 425 F. until fork tender.

2. Roast the chopped red pepper at same temp in a separate pan while potatoes are roasting, until tender.

3. When potatoes and peppers are done, toss into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, parsley, chives, scallions, red onion and zest, toss well and season with salt and pepper.

4. Prepare the lemon and olive oil dressing. Start with fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 3 tablespoons, a small smashed garlic clove, whisk in good olive oil, salt and pepper. 

Here's to a safe Memorial Day!
-- Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

3's Company: 3 Upcoming Occasions Perfect for Serving HoneyBaked Ham Platters

The holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean the festivities are as well (at least they aren't for our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew).

As a matter of fact, there are a ton of upcoming holidays and special reasons to get together and celebrate with friends and/or loved ones.

Here are just 3 special occasions which would be perfect for serving up our HoneyBaked Ham platters to the company you'll be keeping:


1. The 2016 Championship Game

The 2016 College Football National Championship features the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Clemson Tigers. Stock up on your favorite beverages, order a HoneyBaked Ham platter and invite your football buddies over for a cozier tailgating celebration at your humble abode!


2. MLK Day
Not only is this a federal holiday each third week in January...lots of times it's also a day off from work or a school-free day for the kiddos. Why not create your own MLK Day luncheon at home with a HoneyBaked Ham platter and some creamy hot chocolate (it's usually cold on this holiday, isn't it?!).

3. National Nothing Day
Yes, National Nothing Day is a real holiday, and it's been recognized on January 16th of each year since 1973! What does it mean? Well, maybe nothing... but what a wonderful reason to celebrate a holiday in January, right?! Invite close family over for dinner one evening and serve up a bountiful buffet with a HoneyBaked Ham platter, a couple of our gourmet sides and of course... one of our delicious desserts. Before you know it, National Nothing Day could soon become a pretty big deal among you and your loved ones!

Stop by and place your order for a HoneyBaked Ham platter TODAY or click here to view more of our available options.

Here's to even more celebrations and fun in 2016!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew