Wedding Catering Trends of 2013

The season is upon us for beautiful fall and winter weddings, decorated in warm colors and often offering some of the most delicious foods of the season.  Every year offers their own trends in décor, flowers, fashion, and of course, catering. Within the trends of catering in Philadelphia, we have dinnerware, entrees, cakes, and liquor.  Most couples are starting to stray away from the popular colorful weddings and going back to the classic white and ivory themed weddings.  Nothing screams wedding more than varying shades of whites and ivory.  This year, brides are asking for gold silverware to accompany their…

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Reasons to Consider Catering A Child’s Birthday Party

When planning a birthday party for someone special, especially for a child, many people don’t consider having the party catered.  They just assume it would be too expensive and possibly not worth it. Planning a child’s birthday party can definitely become a bit overwhelming, especially if you are going to be entertaining a lot of children.  Pizza is always an easy option, but can become a bit tired and boring for the kids.  Entertaining many kids can be challenging, as kids are always a little pickier than adults and making sure you have food they will all like can be…

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Is it Worth it to Have the Caterers Help During Your Party? Yes!

So you have a big event coming up that you have been put in charge of organizing.  You have ordered all the invitations, ordered the party favors, figured out decorations such as flowers and balloons, and have been maintaining your RSVP list everyday.  The last part you need to take care of is the food.  Since you are hosting the event at your house, cooking the food yourself is definitely an option.  The other option is to have the party catered, which is highly recommended. When you call the caterer, you will discuss many things.  You will discuss the type…

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Easter is a Great Time to Entertain Family and Friends, but Why the Egg?

Whether you are Christian or not, Easter has become a holiday that encompasses much more than religion. Eggs and the Easter bunny actually don’t have anything to do with Christianity at all. In fact, the term Easter is thought to have been derived from the name of a Germanic pagan goddess, Eostre. Feasts honoring this goddess of fertility were held in the spring by Saxons, far before Christianity existed. However, centuries later, many Saxons converted to Christianity. The melding of Christians and Saxons brought together the religious celebration with the concept of spring and fertility.   The Easter egg has…

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Post 4th of July Diet and Exercise Tips

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…

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

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…

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