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"It's a piece of cake!"

Posted on December 14, 2012 at 8:05 PM

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What is the best part of any party? Why cake of course! That is why today we wanted to feature just that… Cake.

Cake is a traditional part of almost every celebration, and such a yummy part too. From the basic sheet cake, to the many variations of a tiered cake, there are so many choices. We have put together a collection of colorful and unique cakes that we hope inspire you when deciding what statement your cake will make at your next event.

Pearls of all sizes!

Something a little different

You can never go wrong with Cheesecake or Oreos!

What a Hoot!

We love the unique texture on these!

Tuesday's Trends

Posted on December 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM

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Gone is the boring, flat, unappealing table of food and snacks at every party. What we see trending is making the buffet or dessert table part of the event décor, and no longer just where the food goes. Fun and unique dessert and buffet tablescapes are a great way to draw attention to all the thought, time, and effort you put into planning and preparing the food you serve.

Here are a few great ideas and examples of how to present your food, no matter what you are serving! These awesome tablescapes can work for any type of part as you will see. Also it’s a great way to use the table space to its fullest extent. By having the plates, trays, bowls or whatever you use set at different heights, you can present more food at once and spend less time attending to and refilling the food. That gives you the opportunity to actually enjoy your event!

Contacting a Caterer

Posted on November 29, 2012 at 6:55 PM

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Thinking about planning a party or large event? Are you going to have it catered?

If so we want to help you through the process to assure you find just the right caterer for you and your event.

You've picked a date, set a budget and even chosen a venue already, so what's next? Hiring a caterer, and choosing the style of catering and food presentation you want at your event. There are 4 main styles to consider, seated, buffet, station, and cocktail service. This is one aspect where your budget will factor into this decision, because each have a different cost due to the staff required for each.

So how do you go about choosing a caterer,how do you know who do you hire? Here are 5 tips to consider.

5 Tips to Remember

Get referrals. Ask your family, friends, and coworkers, for names of recommended caterers.
What does each caterer include in their bid. Does the caterer design centerpieces and, if so, does he offer choices? Do they provide the china, silverware, and glasses? Are gratuities included in the total price? What are overtime costs?
Get everything discussed and agreed upon in writing. Make sure everything you need or want done is described in detail in the catering contract and given a price.
Sample time. Once your list of potential caterers is narrowed down, have each of them prepare two or three different dishes from their menu to taste test before you make a decision.
Make sure you stick to your budget. Don't pay for unnecessary services.

We hope this is helpful to you!