Cookie Day!
It was a chilly December evening as Staff Sergeant Torres stepped into the mess hall, the weariness of his 12-hour shift still weighing heavily on his shoulders.
The room was alive with warmth and cheer, a stark contrast to the harshness of the cold night outside.
A makeshift Christmas station had been set up—folding tables adorned with bowls of colored icing, sprinkles, and freshly baked cookies waiting to be decorated.
Ben's squad leader nudged him. "C'mon, Torres. Make yourself a cookie. You’ve earned it."
He hesitated for a moment, feeling the weight of duty and the separation from his family back home.
But the smell of sugar and cinnamon drew him in.
Taking a seat, he picked up a plain cookie shaped like a Christmas tree and began spreading green icing with the precision of someone used to working with his hands.
As he added red and white sprinkles, memories of decorating cookies with his kids flooded back.
His youngest always made a mess, icing more of the table than the cookie, while his wife laughed and snapped pictures.
For a moment, the distance felt smaller, and he could almost hear their laughter.
When he finished, he held up his creation—a slightly lopsided tree with uneven sprinkles. It wasn’t perfect, but it was his. Taking a bite, he smiled, the sweetness mingling with a bittersweet ache in his chest.
For Ben, that cookie wasn’t just a treat. It was a reminder of home, a tiny piece of normalcy in a place where nothing ever felt normal. As he looked around at his fellow soldiers—some laughing, others lost in thought—he realized how much these small gestures mattered.
In that moment, the day's burdens felt lighter, and the spirit of the season, though thousands of miles from home, felt a little closer.
#CookieDay #Cookies #EveryoneLovesCookies
#Morale #LongTermCatering #Smile #Warm
#TexasGuard #EmergencyResponseCatering
#ThankYouForYourService
#EatBetterThanHome
🎖️🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Our Catering Team Honored with 7 Military Challenge Coins, Yesterday! 🍽️👏
We are thrilled and deeply honored to announce that our exceptional catering team has been recognized with not one, not two, but seven Military Challenge Coins in acknowledgment of their unwavering commitment to service excellence! 🏆🎉
These coins, symbols of honor and recognition within the military community, are a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and outstanding performance demonstrated by our team day in and day out. 🙌💼
Receiving such a prestigious recognition reaffirms our team's steadfast commitment to delivering top-notch service and exceeding expectations in every event and occasion we cater to. 🍽️✨
To our incredible catering team: Your hard work, passion, and attention to detail have not gone unnoticed. This achievement is a testament to your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to excellence. Each coin represents a milestone in our journey toward serving our military community with the utmost care and respect. 🎖️❤️
We extend our deepest gratitude to our valued clients and the military community for entrusting us with their events and allowing us the opportunity to serve. Your support and recognition mean the world to us. 🌟🇺🇸
Here's to many more successes, milestones, and moments of excellence ahead! Let's continue to strive for greatness and make every event memorable. 🥂🍾
#ServiceExcellence #CateringTeam #MilitaryRecognition #ChallengeCoins #TeamPride #NationalGuard #ThankfulHeart #MoraleBoost
#massfeeding #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse
#disastercatering #masscatering #comfortfood #everymealcounts
#remotecatering #awardwinning #foodsafety
#eatbetterthanhome 🎖️🍽️👏
🔥🍖 Honoring Our Troops with BBQ Day: A Feast of Flavor and Appreciation! 🇺🇸🌟
Today, we're firing up the grills and paying tribute to our incredible troops with a BBQ extravaganza that promises to tantalize the taste buds and warm the soul! 🎉🍗
Join us as we savor the following mouthwatering delights:
🥩 Smoked Brisket - tender, juicy, and full of flavor
🌭 Sausage - savory links bursting with spices
🐖 Pork Butt - slow-cooked to perfection, falling off the bone
🍗 Smoked Chicken - succulent and smoky, a true delight
🦃 Turkey Breast - a lean and flavorful option for all
🍖 Carolina Sauce - tangy, sweet, and the perfect complement to our BBQ spread
🥗 Fresh Salad Bar - a crisp and refreshing accompaniment to balance the richness
🌽 Corn Bread - golden and fluffy, a Southern classic
And let's not forget about the irresistible array of yummy desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth! 🍰🍨
We take immense pride in serving our troops with the finest BBQ fare, honoring their dedication and sacrifice with every mouthful. Your bravery inspires us, and we're honored to express our gratitude through food. 🙏❤️
Here's to shared moments, cherished camaraderie, and the bond that unites us all. Let's toast our troops and celebrate in true BBQ style! 🔥🥂
#BBQDay #TroopAppreciation #FeastOfGratitude #MCMCuisine #GrillMaster #TasteOfHome #DeliciousDelights
#NationalGuard #ThankfulHeart #MoraleBoost
#massfeeding #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse
#disastercatering #masscatering #comfortfood #everymealcounts
#remotecatering #awardwinning #foodsafety
#eatbetterthanhome 🍲🌽🥘🍖🇺🇸🔥
Lunchtime at camp
Today’s lunch bacon wrapped chicken breast with cheese bechamel sauce! Yum!
#masscatering #longtermcatering #cateringexperience #moraleboost #MCMfamily
#TexasNationalGuard #grateful #disasterresponse #disastercatering #eatbetterthanhome
Chef Ruben Rodriguez-Santos making it happen today during our Asian Cuisine lunch!
Chef Ruben making it happen today during our Asian Cuisine lunch.
Always coaching, always caring, always setting the bar high for the people we serve!
Thank you Chef! Thank you Team MCM!
#asiancuisine #gratitude #celebrateourtroops #militaryappreciation #culinaryexcellence #everymealcounts #nationalguard #massfeeding #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse #disastercatering #masscatering #comfortfood #remotecatering
#awardwinningteam #foodsafety #eatbetterthanhome