����� in business knows the phrase “Dinner Is Served” is music to the ears of busy people everywhere. Her business, “Savory Thymes Catering,” has created a niche for the busy modern family. “Dinner Is Served” offers fresh fully-cooked, complete home-style dinners for a family of four. Meals are made from fresh quality ingredients, and include a salad, entrée, starch, vegetable, and bread. EveryPat Carp thing is ready to reheat and serve. Menus include meatloaf, chicken pot pie, grilled flank steak, and grilled and baked chicken entrees just to name a few. “I have found that busy families on the go have a need for complete, home-cooked, healthy, family friendly dinners that are ready to heat and serve in moments,” Pat says. “My husband and I also own a food distribution company called Fresh for Less Foods. We distribute fresh fish, meats, and produce daily to Bergen County restaurants. Because of our wholesale food business, we are able to produce a top quality meal at an affordable price. The average price is $38 for a family of four.” “Catering for special occasions is always available,” she adds. “That’s how I started. I was helping friends and family cater their special occasions and holidays and decided it was time to take it on the road.” Meals from “Savory Thymes” must be pre-ordered and can be picked up in Wyckoff or Glen Rock on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3 and 6 p.m. Delivery is also available (coming soon). Visit www.savorythymescatering.com and simply supply your e-mail address and you will be added to their weekly distribution list. You will receive a menu weekly. To order, reply via e-mail or call (201) 444-6693. A confirmation will be sent back to you. Then sit back and relax as “Dinner Is Served”! *Have a friend or family who needs cheering up? Send a meal! *Gift Certificates always available. at Carp, culinary Pand mother ofcaterer, graduate, wife, three, October 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Savory Thymes Catering offers ‘Dinner Is Served’ Creations by Fran: Flowers and More ran Lauretta is a secondgeneration florist who grew up in her father’s floral business. Following in that tradition, she and her husband Frank returned to the Midland Park location of Jeff’s Starflower Florist at 14 Central Ave. in the Wortendyke section. All around the store are the Laurettas’ trademark silk arrangements, swags, garlands and wreaths, all custom-designed to order. Fran Lauretta, right, and daughter Leena. Equally impressive are their fresh flower arrangements. CBF specializes in weddings and special events. Fran and her staff will come to your home for an in-home consultation. The “more” in the store is the mezzanine-level antiques and home furnishings area that features a wide range of elegant tables, sideboards, and accessories. Displayed prominently on the walls are Frank’s original oil paintings depicting Tuscan and Mediterranean landscapes and seascapes, and beautiful tapestries. “We are very happy to be back in Midland Park,” says Fran. “We grew up here in the business community and our ties are strong.” Creations by Fran: Flowers and More also offers seasonal home decorating. For more information call (201) 444-8366 or visit online at www.creationsbyfran.com. F Cosmetic dentist Mayra Modesto-Garrido treats patients like family patients’ concerns and taking the time to explain their treatment options. Her goal is to help them achieve the smile of their dreams with effective solutions such as porcelain veneers, tooth whitening, porcelain crowns, Invisalign®, implants, and more. To better serve her patients, the doctor recently opened a new, state-of-the-art dental office at the Glen Rock Plaza, 266 Harristown Road, Suite 102 in Glen Rock. “We are better than ever!” the doctor says. Dr. Modesto-Garrido graduated from New York University in 1992 and has been practicing in Glen Rock since 1994. As a Certified Laser provider, Dr. Modesto-Garrido incorporates the latest laser technology and Dr. Mayra Modesto-Garrido most advanced pain-free dental techniques into her full-service practice. Laser dentistry can often be used in place of a drill, making treatment more comfortable. The doctor and her highly-trained professional staff give their best in providing clients the most advanced cosmetic dentistry in a comfortable, relaxing environment. They offer quality time with each patient, exceptional communication, useful education, home care advice, and emphasize pain-free dental techniques to encourage consistent hygiene. Dr. Modesto-Garrido is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Society, the Bergen County Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, and the International Association of Orthodontics. Patients can expect to be treated as a part of the Excel Dentistry family. “We want every patient to enjoy great oral health and a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime,” says Dr. Modesto-Garrido. Call Excel Dentistry at (201) 345-5621 for an appointment or to request details about the free, no appointment needed “Dentistry From the Heart” free dental care event set for Nov. 13. For more information, visit online at www.exceldentistry.com. D.D.S. is an Mayra Modesto-Garrido,and talented exceptionally caring cosmetic dentist known for listening to her Pilates Place: Where change happens! ring balance to your body and life. 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