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Fall Wedding Catering Trends

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

Wedding food doesn’t have to be the standard menu. Event planners, chefs, and food fanatical brides and grooms are choosing unique, palate-pleasing ways to satisfy their guests’ appetites. Since the weather has started to cool, your guests will be craving rich, intensely flavored meals. Keep the following ideas in mind as you begin to create your wedding menu. Stand-out Starters One popular alternative to the standard salad as a first course is soups. Their warmth and heartiness make them a natural fit for fall. Consider squash bisque served in little pumpkins, or butternut squash soup ladled over crumbled blue cheese….

Corporate Event Catering Ideas

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

Whether you are planning to cater for a meeting, awards ceremony, product launch or employee training, you can provide a food experience that can help guests eat healthier, try different cuisines, or even receive details about your company, product and image. Healthy Options The next time your company is catering a working lunch or employee brainstorming session, consider providing the attendees a buffet of healthy options instead of the traditional carb-filled office treats. Healthy lunch and snack options don’t have to be a boring. Start by serving a salad buffet instead of the high-fat mayonnaise-filled sandwiches, or baked chips and…

Post 4th of July Diet and Exercise Tips

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin

So all of the hamburgers and hot dogs have been eaten, the firework display is over, and you are on your way back to work after a relaxing weekend off. You may have noticed you have gained a couple of pounds after chomping down BBQ’d food and drinking ice cold beers during your 4th of July party. Here are some easy tips to get back into a healthy groove, drop the holiday weight gain, and gain back your lean physique. Choose a leaner meat After the traditional mainstays of any BBQ, such as hamburgers and hot dogs, choose a leaner…

2 Budget-Friendly Party Ideas For Father’s Day 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

Having a budget-friendly Father’s Day or party this year doesn’t have to be complicated, and with a bit of skill and these Father’s Day (party) ideas, you can give your dad an unforgettable Father’s Day, or Father’s Day party that will also be budget-friendly! Prior to planning your Father’s Day events, brainstorm some Father’s Day ideas that your father might like. It also doesn’t hurt to ask some questions of those (besides yourself) who know your dad the best in order to get some good ideas. Does Your Dad Treasure Peace and Quiet? Let your Dad enjoy a day of…

3 Mother’s Day Party Ideas For Mother’s Day 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

Hey everyone, don’t forget, Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 13th! If you want to make your mother smile and feel extremely loved and happy on this special day, then maybe you should consider throwing a Mother’s Day party just for her! If you are looking around for party ideas we have assembled some fantastic ones, and we’re sure your mother will be appreciative of them if you follow through with our ideas! Mother’s Day Decorations If you are planning an actual Mother’s Day party, decorations will always play a key role in its planning. Decorations should always be selected…

Who to Follow on Twitter

Posted on April 18, 2012August 12, 2022 by admin

Chefs Jamie Oliver @jamieoliver: This inspiring chef has his own foundation with the purpose of educating, empowering, and inspiring people to become more informed about nutrition and be able to make better decisions. Follow him for healthy recipes and to learn about his mission for a food revolution. Guy Fieri @GuyFieri: Guy is a food lover who travels around looking for the best restaurants and the best dishes. You can check out his Twitter to see where he’s going next and what great new foods he has discovered. Giada De Laurentiis @GDeLaurentiis: A favorite food network star, Giada is an…

Fun Ideas For Easter

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

Are you hosting Easter dinner, or just looking for some fun ways to celebrate? Here’s a couple of fun and simple ideas that take Easter traditions and add a little twist to make the day just a little more special! Dessert: What dessert is more perfect for Easter than carrot cake? Not only does the Easter Bunny love carrots but your tummy will too! Use your favorite carrot cake recipe but make it better by baking the cake, then before frosting use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes, like bunnies. Now you have the perfect single serving cakes for…

Do It Yourself Wedding Ideas

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Weddings can get expensive; so don’t spend more money than you need to! Here are some great ideas for a do it yourself wedding that will not only save you money but are eco friendly too! Save the date: A fun idea for invitations is to find some cool postcards – maybe a black and white scene or a postcard from the location of your wedding – and use them as save the date cards or wedding invitations. It’s an inexpensive and unique way to share the good news. Table placements: In the months leading up to the wedding, collect…

Best (Free) Food Apps

Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin

In trying to stay up with the times, and realizing the importance of Smartphones for businesses, we thought it would be fun to share what we think are the best free food apps. Yelp: This app is helpful for finding places nearby. Usually used to find restaurants, the app can also be used to search for anything from shopping centers to beauty salons to repair shops. This app is helpful when you’re in an unfamiliar place looking for somewhere to grab a bite to eat. You can read reviews, get tips, see price ranges, and even get directions through the…

Do It Yourself Bite-Sized Party Foods

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

Looking to throw a small do-it-yourself party, get-together, or other event? We found a few simple recipes for finger foods that will delight your guests while keeping you stress free. They’re time saving and easy to make recipes for appetizers, the main course, and dessert. Enjoy! Dessert Bite Sized Apple Pies – Put a spin on the traditional dessert! 1/2 cp. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 pkg. (14.1 oz) refrigerated piecrust 3 tbsp. melted butter, divided 2 medium tart apples, each cut into 8 wedges Combine sugar and cinnamon then set aside 1 Tbsp. Unroll the pastry on a lightly…