Fun Ideas For Easter

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…

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Do It Yourself Wedding Ideas

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…

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Best (Free) Food Apps

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…

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Do It Yourself Bite-Sized Party Foods

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…

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5 Unique Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Looking for something special to do on Valentines Day and just can’t think of the perfect idea? Whether you’re dating, married without children, or even have a family, here are some tips on cooking ideas and fun ways to spend the day with the ones you love. You can follow them exactly or use them to help you come up with your own special idea, hope they help! 1. Cook Together: Cooking with a loved one is a great way to spend time with them and a fantastic way to bond. With everyone’s busy it’s difficult to sit and eat…

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3 Helpful Guidelines For Eating A Diet-friendly Dessert

Interested in preparing diet-friendly desserts but still feel the need to satisfy your desire for something sweet?  If so, follow these three guidelines to help you find/prepare a diet-friendly dessert that can end up being just as sweet as a regular dessert! Picking Out Which Dessert Recipe Is Best For You The best way to get a diet-friendly dessert on your table is to pick a dessert recipe that is for health or diet-conscious people.  This strategy will always save you the trouble of trying to replace ingredients—especially if you aren’t confident about doing that.  Also, many creators of dessert recipes have already…

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4 Tips For Self Catering

Planning a party takes a lot of time especially if you are doing your own catering. Buying the food, preparing the meal, decorating your home, hall, or general organization can be a rigorous endeavor. If it is a big party you might have to rent cooking equipment, tables, chairs, and even a tent!  If you want there to be music and entertainment you may even find yourself seeking out a DJ or band! Even though planning your own party or event is a lot of work, catering an event can be very easy and preparing it yourself can save you…

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Popular Wedding Trends

Like decorations, invitations, the dress, and photography, catering trends change from year to year. When it comes to celebrating your wedding there is nothing more you wish for than an amazing day filled with great food, décor, and entertainment. The choice to go with a smaller and more intimate wedding with individual taste and personalized selections continues to be popular in 2011. General catering ideas include offering a choice of main courses. This may include keeping the usual plate of potatoes and vegetables while offering a variety of meats and sauces. You can also get rustic by providing guests with…

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Caterers For A Unique Event

Although many catering companies mainly focus in on larger events or corporate meetings, many catering companies also offer the option of sending specific meals to a family or individual. There are many ways to use this option, whether you are sending meals to a new mom and dad or someone who is recovering from surgery or a serious illness. It is a great way to let your friends and family members know you care. It can be compared to sending flowers or a card, but in addition to the thoughtful touch you are also giving the recipient something that really makes…

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Basic Tips To Ensure You Have The Best Caterers For A Wedding

A wedding should be the one of the most important events in any individual’s life. There are many exquisite moments attached to it which remain unforgettable. Being one of the most coveted phases of an individual’s life, this particular moment should be celebrated with the utmost happiness. However, there are certain aspects which are highly involved in making this moment unforgettable.  One of these aspects is how your wedding is catered. If you are looking forward to hiring a wedding catering service, then you should follow a few requisite steps to ensure that you do not make many—or if any—mistakes….

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