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Ancient Grains for Modern Menus

March 16, 2014

Kale, goji berries, chia seeds, wheatgrass—the last few years have been all about the superfoods, which have popped up not just in health food stores and juice bars, but on trendy menus all over New York and all over the country. But the latest craze is for what are being called ancient grains. Spurred on somewhat by diet trends that eschew refined carbs and also by the rise in gluten allergies, these grains are fast becoming popular menu staples at high-end restaurants. Chefs actually

What Your Valentine’s Day Drink Says About You—And Your Date

February 11, 2014

Whether you’re out with your long-time sweetheart or a relatively new love, what your date orders to drink can say a lot. We thought it would be fun—and educational—to decode some of the signals. After years of attending parties professionally, we’ve begun to be able to deduce the way the night will go based on the drinks orders. Use this (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) guide to decode your date or to pre-program a night of fun when planning your own Valentine’s Day soiree. Red Wine —

Cauliflower: The New Kale? 7 Recipes to Convince You

January 18, 2014

Believe it or not, the unassuming cruciferous has been showing up on many experts’ 2014 food reports, including the Huffington Post. Expert foodies are predicting the shy veggie may wind up a superstar this year, much like kale’s stratospheric rise to popularity in the last few years. It’s already popping up on trendy restaurant menus all over the place. Vegetarian restaurant Dirt Candy in New York City’s East Village offered a popular meatless “chicken” and waffles plate that featured cauliflower, and Salvation Taco in

How to Host a Chic & Easy Thanksgiving Like a Pro

November 16, 2013

Do you love hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner, or does it stress you out? Some people host huge gatherings of family and friends because they love to do it. They love the chaos and the warmth and the togetherness. And some people host out of a sense of duty, or “you hosted last year, so I’ll do it this time,” or because they’re the only one with enough chairs. Either situation can result in a fantastic gathering, with a little planning like a pro.

Top 10 Tips for a Happy Holiday Party

October 25, 2013

I hate to be like those department stores that start playing Christmas carols the morning after Halloween, but it’s true: the time to start planning your holiday parties is now. It seems like a great idea at first: a warm holiday gathering to celebrate the season and the end of another year together… But whether you’re in charge of putting together your office party or want to host a gathering for friends, holiday parties can be stressful! Having been in the catering business for ten

What’s Hot for Fall

October 15, 2013

Some people may want to hang on the last days of summer as long as possible, but I look forward to the flavors of fall almost as much. Maybe it’s all the holidays they might be associated with, but there’s just something about the quintessential foods of the season that really connect us to memories of family and community. (Hey, the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks is a huge hit for a reason, after all!) The Flavors of Fall Pumpkin pie, apple cider, butternut

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