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Simply Catered by Bethany<\/i> made a Candor Debut at Hope\u2019s Haven\u2019s Grand Opening held at the end of May. Terming it a \u201cguest appearance in my hometown of Candor New York,\u201d Bethany Gregory, better known as Bethany Judge to her Candor friends and relatives, put on a gourmet spread, along with her J1Visa Students from Bulgaria. <\/p>\n

The five-course meal included Foraged Mushroom Toast with Fennel Butter and Ramp Oil; Potato Leek Soup with Spring Peas and Crispy Prosciutto; Spring Greens, Citrus and Strawberry Salad with Local Mead and Rhubarb Vinaigrette; Smoked Maple Glazed Duck Breast with Grilled Asparagus and Parsnip Shallot Puree; Fava Bean and Morel Mushroom Risotto; and strawberry Rhubarb Compote with Tarragon Avocado Chocolate Mousse. Hope\u2019s Haven\u2019s kitchen was a \u2018buzz with preparations, the two elongated tables set up, and guests served by the six students.<\/p>\n

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Bethany Gregory takes a moment to pose with her J1 Visa Students from Bulgaria, at Candor\u2019s Hope\u2019s Haven inaugural event. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cSimply Catered by Bethany<\/i> was established in 2018 when, after a doozy of a tourist season in Provincetown Massachusetts, I made the decision to either become self-employed or leave Cape Cod,\u201d Gregory stated. <\/p>\n

A Class of \u201992 Candor Central School graduate, Gregory\u2019s culinary background and accomplishments are varied. She attended the International Culinary Academy in Pittsburgh, has a Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from TC3, and is a Certified Nutritionist through eCornell. In total, she has approximately 30 years in the food industry, which includes working with the research and development team of Iron Chef Jose Garc\u00e9s. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis pre-dated my restaurant, Tween the Tides LLC<\/i>,\u201d she stated, adding, \u201cAn angel investor stepped forward to help me purchase my first take-out restaurant.  But then in 2021, after living through COVID in a town that clings to saying they are open and accepting, and then watching them want to tell those who had second homes that they weren\u2019t welcome, I realized it was finally time to move on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her dream goal was to own a guesthouse in Bar Harbor. But after seven seasons in a seasonal location, she admits she wasn\u2019t ready to continue in that capacity, and relocated to Bangor, Maine. This put her in proximity to her end goal with a year-round community. <\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a year of being thrown curve balls,\u201d Gregory stated,\u201d I finally started advertising Simply Catered by Bethany<\/i> in Maine in 2022, and it has taken off insanely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being both passionate about what she loves, welcoming custom-based catered events through telling couples stories, bringing in their cultures, being a Cornell educated nutritionist, and previously owning a plant-based restaurant, this has allowed her to fill a niche she says has not existed in Maine. <\/p>\n

To make her services more interesting, and international, Gregory has been working for the past three years with the J1Visa Program, employing work-study students.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a program designed for foreign college students to be able to work and travel in the U.S.,\u201d said Gregory.<\/p>\n

She explained, \u201cWe don\u2019t only act as employers, but we enhance the cultural exchange between the locals and the students. Most of the students come with a dream of earning money to help support their families. For instance, one of my first students planned to pay off her parent\u2019s home that they had taken a high interest government loan for, and had never had the chance to pay it down.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are allowed to work four months and then one month to travel before they are to return home. I am both honored and delighted to offer them employment, as well as a safe living space, and also add to their adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n

Back home, and after her successful Hope\u2019s Haven event, Gregory\u2019s schedule is on a roll with wedding planning, and more. Having made many lifelong friends in various parts of the world over the years, it isn\u2019t surprising that many of her customers and work-related connections refer to her as \u201cThe American with the biggest heart.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

To learn more about Hope\u2019s Haven in Candor, <\/span>call (607) 262-3011, or email to vsrhillc@gmail.com. You can also read more about the wilderness trail by viewing a previously published story at http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2023\/06\/10\/candors-new-wilderness-trail-opens-to-the-public\/<\/a> or visit Hope\u2019s Haven on Facebook, www.facebook.com\/HopesHavenCandor<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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