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Recipes
Potatoe Salad Boil potatoes- cut in cubes, add boiled egg,mayonaisse,onion,relish,a little mustard, mix thoroughly. Tuna Salad- mix cooked elbow noodles,eggs, onion,mayonaisse,salt,pepper, paprika. Spare Ribs- boil spare ribs in pot for 3 hours, layer ribs with onion,bar-b.q. sauce, set oven for 375 -cook for 45 minutes until done. Lemonaid-fresh squeazed lemons, and a cup of sugar, let peels sit in the water. ...Submitted by Dee1 | -
Have You Served This Type of Food Yet?
Stuck on what type of food to serve at your next party, event or lunch? Go through this list of genres and ethnicities and switch it up. Everyone will thank you! African -Fried plantains, Wakye: Rice and beans cooked with Ghanaian spices, Khebad: Cubes of beef "spiced" and skewed with vegetables, soups, stews, rice, etc. [photo:64] American Classics -Burgers, French fries, ... -
Warning: People Have Food Allergies (and Other Dietary Restrictions)
Some People's Bodies Cannot Process Certain Foods Imagine it is a hot day and your office brought in a special treat – ice cream! You take a big bite of the delicious sweet dish and it is cool and satisfying. Then you go back to your desk to continue your work when all of a sudden your skin starts itching all ... -
10 Things You Must Know When Planning Your Company Picnic
After producing literally hundreds of picnics for every size company, I have found that there are issues any savvy admin must address. Below are some of the most important and often overlooked issues in planning a summer picnic for your group: 1. Cost: If you do not have at least $50 per person to spend for a company picnic (of 75 ... -
How to Still Have a Great Holiday Party . . . On a Budget
Holiday Parties are traditionally the event when companies pull out the stops and create an exciting event that shows their employees that they really are valued. With the recession upon us and international crises abounding, we are all left with reduced budgets. Cancelling your annual holiday party is about the best way to lower moral and get your employees concerned about ... -
Building the Menu: Lunch options
Lunch menus are most commonly served buffet style where guests will grab a plate and serve themselves. It's important to select the kind of menu items that will hold up for longer periods of time. Several different items can be pulled together to create a lunch buffet, and catering managers offer several options. Deli Buffets: The deli buffet is quite ...Submitted by kvmani | -
Building the Menu: Breakfast Options
Continental Breakfast: Served buffet style, this is the most cost effective menu option, and hotels or caterers may offer two or three levels of options in this category, giving event planners different choices. Items may include: One to three juices (e.g., apple, orange, tomato) Assorted baked breakfast breads (e.g., croissants, muffins, toasts) Coffee, decaffeinated coffee and tea Seasonal fruit (usually an ...Submitted by kvmani | -
Top Catering Considerations When Planning an Event Menu
When planning the food and beverage for any event, it's important for event planners to consider several "not-so-obvious" catering menu planning items to help ensure a successful program. Consider the following when planning your menu: 1. Know Your Guest Profile What is the profile of the guests being invited to the event? For example, most business people attend many events throughout ...Submitted by kvmani | -
This, Not That: HEALTHY Office Snacks to Order for the Breakroom
Sometimes, I dream about planting an apple tree in my office lobby, so everyone could grab a nutritious treat without leaving the building. Alas, something about "building code" won’t allow it. More and more doctors and nutritionists hammer into us to eat little to no processed foods and focus on "whole foods." Processed foods have too much salt and killer fats. ... -
Organizing a Conference: Tips & Templates
From the original blog post, Organizing a Conference Organizing a conference can be fun! Really! I enjoy it. The only problem is, you usually have to organize the conference and still do all your other work and that makes for some pretty hectic days leading up to the event. You definitely need to be organized! Start with a good To-Do list. ... -
Snacking At Work? Healthy Or Junk?
Do you snack at the office? Do you bring your own food or do you run down to the vending machine/convenience store to get something? Studies have shown that people start to gain weight on a slow, but regular basis because of this alarming trend. You think to yourself, "It's just one bag of chips" or "It's just one chocolate bar" ... -
Fortifying Food for Your Brain
Just knowing how to pronounce docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, should be a pretty good indicator of brain health, right? (Need some help? It's DOH-koh-sah-HEXXA-eh-NOH-ik.) It's enough to say "DHA," and good thing, since we'll probably be hearing more about this tongue twister as research emerges about the link between diet and dementia. When nutritionist Elizabeth Somer's mother developed Alzheimer's disease years ...







