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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

Craft the Perfect Frothy Fall Cocktail

October 3, 2013

Fall is settling in, and we all need to adjust. As the leaves turn red and orange, our foods get a little heartier, our drinks darker, and our moods quieter. To lighten things up and celebrate the cool, beautiful days, here’s a drink that walks a brilliant fine line between light and heavy, airy and substantial. Call it a gin sour, call it a Fall Gin Froth, whatever you call it, you’ll call it delicious. Fall Gin Froth (makes 12 servings) 2 ¼ cups

8 Tips to Prevent a Catering Misadventure

September 27, 2013

So you’ve found your caterer; the food is amazing, you’re happy with the decorations, and everything seems like it’s going to go perfectly. maliciously But planning isn’t everything, and there are always details that can be forgotten. If you want your party to be perfect, then you need to be sure you know what you want. Here are some tips to get the most out of your relationship with your caterer. 1. Communicate! It might be the most important thing. Make sure you have

6 Sharp Kitchen Tips from a Catering Pro

September 19, 2013

For the culinary professional, keeping a kitchen in good shape is a must. My kitchen is my office, my laboratory, and my stage. I like to tell my kitchen staff that a messy kitchen results in a messy end product. For the sake of a stress-free cooking experience we’re sharing some of our tried and true tips for keeping it together in the kitchen. 1. Keep your knives sharp. Dull knives are more likely to slip and cut you, and a sharp knife will

5 Tips to Pulling Off a Flawless Dinner Party

August 28, 2013

photo by telegraph.co.uk There’s nothing more uncomfortable for dinner party guests than a stressed out hostess. And we all know if the hostess isn’t having fun then no one will. Don’t let yourself make easily avoidable mistakes when throwing your next dinner party. Here are some tips to organizing and executing a wonderful, relaxing and fun dinner party. 1. Plan your menu out in advance. Make sure you think through all the dishes you’re planning on serving. Don’t wing it. Organize a menu that’s

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