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Catering News
Latest catering headlines from the internet

BERLIN-- - Taking catering to new levels, the team of culinary professionals at one of the premier downtown Berlin hotels has based its new range of catering packages on the four elements.Going past the ...


Diamonds and Ice Event. Premier catering company in Toronto, Impeccable Taste, teams up with !Xam Diamonds for an intimate evening of fine fare and exclusive company.Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 On March 22, 2012, Impeccable Taste Catering, a fine foods catering company in Toronto, and !Xam Diamonds, hosted an intimate gathering of Toronto’s top social and corporate event planners to ...


CaterTrax, the leading provider of web-based enterprise foodservice management solutions, helped catering clients experience an average revenue growth of 15% in 2011. The company performed a study as a part of its year-end analysis activities that proved year over year growth for its clients. This is the company’s second year analyzing customer’s revenue growth. Users of the flagship Catering ...


COLUMBIA, Md., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  MICROS Systems, Inc. (MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce ...


A suburban high-end gourmet market may become the latest full-line grocer to commit to opening a store in Detroit.


If you don't want to have to cook on holiday, we have found UK self-catering properties which also offer meals • For a self-catering cottage in Devon with meals laid on, click here Chatsworth holiday cottages, Derbyshire For that lord of the manor feel, hire the Hunting Tower on the Chatsworth Estate. This 16th-century landmark is thought to have been a banqueting house as well as a place for ...


The downtown developer pays $1.5 million for two properties located across Hillsborough Street from Meredith College. Hatem is also renovating The Raleigh Times Bar, one of many downtown establishments his restaurant group owns.


Want the privacy and space of self-catering but don't want to lift a finger in the kitchen? Then this cottage in Devon offers the solution: using local gourmet food deliveries and services • For more self-catering properties with meals laid on, click here The arrival of small people in our household also signalled the regrettable departure of the boutique hotel from my life. To be fair, a self ...

Event Planning News
Latest event planning headlines from the internet
Songs for Wedding Receptions and the First Dance
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/U/4/-/-/weddings-couple-reception-chesapeake-bay.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Weddings rely on music during the ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner hour, first dance and later in the reception. The challenge is, which music to play at what times? Well, gone are the days of old party standards. It's relevant to select wedding songs and music that reflect the tastes of the bride, groom and their guests. Popular songs include the following:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/16/songs-for-wedding-receptions-and-the-first-dance.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

December 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events
<p>Are you holding <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/eventplanningbasics/tp/reduce_holiday_party_expenses.htm">employee and customer holiday and Christmas parties</a> sometime in December this year? If you're looking to save money, check out <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/holidayparties/a/10-corporate-holiday-party-planning-cost-savings-tips.htm">10 ideas to save on holiday event expenses</a> this year. And my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/holidayparties/tp/Are-You-Planning-This-Years-Employee-Holiday-Party.htm">top tips for anyone planning employee or client holiday parties</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/12/december-2011-calendar-of-holidays-and-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Event Jobs: Sales Coordinator
<p>Sales promotion coordinators assist with administering sales promotions in order to advertise a product and maximize the profits of the organization. This includes helping with researching , evaluating and recommending ideas that will enhance the market position of products and services. Sales coordinators typically require 2-4 years of experience and/or an associate's degree,&#160; according to Salary.com. Average salary tends to be between $41,000 - $59,000 (as of March 2011).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/11/event-jobs-sales-coordinator.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

What You Should Know About Wedding Bubbles, Sparklers and More
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/n/4/-/-/wedding-bubbles.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Even though wedding rice has gone away as a tradition, that doesn't mean other ideas haven't taken its place. Ideas such as wedding bubbles, wedding confetti, wedding wands, wedding butterfly releases, wedding flower petals and wedding sparklers are certainly embraced today. They're used to create a memorable send off from the ceremony and/or reception with style.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/07/what-you-should-know-about-wedding-bubbles-sparklers-and-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

November 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events
<p>More than a decade ago I was in London on a personal trip during Remembrance Day, and wandered into the area where family members of Veterans who were marching in the parade gathered. I was asked if I belonged there, and nearly ushered into the group like Kramer on an old Seinfeld episode. Of course I was honest that I was simply passing through and that I was looking forward to the parade that day.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/10/26/november-2011-calendar-of-holidays-and-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Wedding Songs that Make an Entrance
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/_/4/-/-/black-eyed-peas.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>If you're planning a wedding, wedding music will be very important at various times of the event: the ceremony, the first dance, the mother and son dance, the father and daughter dance, and other special situations.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/10/17/wedding-songs-that-make-an-entrance.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Bridal Shower Favors
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/m/4/-/-/wedding-showers.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>When guests attend a wedding shower, they bring special gifts to celebrate the upcoming marriage. Why not treat them to a special wedding shower favor in return?</p> <p>Jennifer Reitmeyer provides her tips on how to select a variety of fun, elegant, ladies-only bridal shower favors that will show your special friends and family members just how much you appreciate them. Learn more about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/Wedding-Planning/a/wedding-shower-bridal-shower-favors-gifts.htm">wedding shower favors.</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/10/10/bridal-shower-favors.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

October 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events
<p>For meeting and event planners, October is a month of professional education. This big question to those in the industry is whether or IMEX America will be more successful. To be sure, both have similar but different audiences and focuses; however, both events attract many of the same destination exhibitors. And that's why we ask the questions: Will there be enough of a business justification to continue investing in both events? Will scaling back the amount of visibility and size of exhibits impact the financial benefits of attending both events? Should business and event destinations/hotels choose to support one over the other: IMEX America vs. the Motivation Show?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/09/28/october-2011-calendar-of-holidays-and-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Gourmet Food Headlines
Latest gourmet food headlines from the internet
Caramel Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Caramel-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Ice-Cream.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/n/V/banana-chocolate-icecream170h136.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="136" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Created by one of my favorite pastry chefs, Marcel Desaulnier, this delicious ice cream recipe combines caramel, banana, and chocolate into a sinfully rich and silky smooth frozen dessert.</p> <p>Go to the recipe for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Caramel-Banana-Chocolate-Chip-Ice-Cream.htm">Caramel Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream </a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/05/16/caramel-banana-chocolate-chip-ice-cream.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Cappuccino Tapioca Pudding with Cardamom Brûlée
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Cappuccino-Tapioca-Pudding-With-Cardamom-Brulee.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/l/V/Ed_Anderson_cap170H131.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="131" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> This delightfully creamy dessert combines comfort food tapioca pudding with a more sophisticated creme br&#251;l&#233;e. A touch of espresso and cardamom give this dessert a bit of an exotic flavor. <p>Go ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/05/11/cappuccino-tapioca-pudding-with-cardamom-brulee.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Bobby Flay's Fish Tacos
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/cincodemayo/r/Bobby-Flays-Fish-Tacos.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/j/V/bobby_flay_fish_taco170w128.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="128" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Fish tacos are delicious and very simple to make. Use a white, flaky fish like mahi mahi or orata. You can fry the fish or, in this case, grill which is much healthier. Be sure to serve with all the sides - that's what makes a great fish taco.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/04/29/bobby-flays-fish-tacos.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Lavender Margarita for Cinco de Mayo
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/cincodemayo/r/Lavender-Margarita.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/h/V/lavendarmargarita_foodcom170x162.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="162" align="right" /></a></p> <p>This beautifully colored margarita uses traditional ingredients of tequila, lime and triple sec combined with a little twist - coconut milk, raspberries, blueberries and a little bit of lavender. Gorgeous presentation with a wonderful fruity taste.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/04/28/lavender-margarita-for-cinco-de-mayo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Blueberry Cake with Corn Bread Streusel & Ice Cream
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Blueberry-Financier-With-Corn-Bread-Streusel.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/d/V/blueberrycornbread170x163.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="163" align="right" /></a></p> <p>There is something magical about the combination of blueberries and cornbread. This recipe puts a delicious spin on that classic pairing by incorporating a wonderful corn bread streusel for the ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/04/24/blueberry-cake-with-corn-bread-streusel-ice-cream.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Pea, Pesto & Arugula Soup
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsoups1/r/Pea-Pesto-And-Arugula-Soup.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/a/V/pea-arugula-soup_therecipeclub170h119.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="119" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Here is a beautiful soup recipe that uses the very first produce of the spring season - English peas, basil and arugula. Fantastic color and a complex, fresh flavor make this a terrific soup. Great served warm or cold.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/04/20/strawberry-rhubarb-crisp.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Poached Long Island Duck Breasts with Farro
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/fishandseafood/r/Poached-Long-Island-Duck-Breasts-With-Farro.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/Z/V/poachedduckfaro_andrewsmcmeel170w165.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="165" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Traditionally, duck is prepared by poaching it in the fat that comes with it. Here, a rather unorthodox method of poaching the duck in olive oil is used. The duck ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/04/15/poached-long-island-duck-breasts-with-farro.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Gourmet Food Baskets to Give on Mother's Day
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/wheretobuygourmetfoods/tp/giftbasketwhere.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/H/7/HarryandDavid170x170.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. Gourmet gift baskets make a wonderful gift. Don't know what to give to that special woman in your life or you're just short on time? Almost everyone loves and appreciates the gift of food. It's hard to go wrong. There are thousands of gift basket companies, a few good ones and a lot of not so good ones. Here are some of my favorite companies that are reliable, feature high quality gourmet foods, and have good customer service.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/04/12/gourmet-food-baskets-to-give-on-mothers-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

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