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Election Season Etiquette: 10 Strategies for Catering in an Election Year

“Isn’t working with the public fabulous? Especially when people start talking about politics! Everyone is so respectful of each other’s viewpoints and stays polite – even when they disagree!” –Said no one ever who works with the public That’s why today, we’re going to talk about conversation etiquette and election season etiquette: 10 strategies for …

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Just Like Mom Used to Make: Why Caterers Are Sneaking Extra Nutrition into Their Food and How They Do It

One of the things I hear moms talk about a lot is the sneaky ways they add extra nutrition to their food – right under the noses of their picky eaters. I’ve heard of everything from grating carrots into marinara sauce to pureeing veggies and adding them to cupcakes – anything to get a little …

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A Cultural Gem for Bahamian Dining in Nassau

It was recently on a cruise with my family when I discovered a real gem in Nassau, Bahamas. It’s called the Lukka Kairi.

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Can Zero Waste Initiatives Be Profitable for Caterers? Part 3

In part 1 and part 2 of “Can Zero Waste Initiatives Be Profitable for Caterers?”, Total Party Planner has taken a look at the problems of food waste, food packaging waste, and other kinds of material waste in the food industry. We’ve also talked to two caterers, Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis and Saucy By …

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Your New Winter Catering Menu: New Twists to Favorite Seasonal Food

Ready for some new twists to traditional winter food after our piece on fall foods and catering? We’ve got your new winter catering menu with new twists to favorite seasonal food. Some people can’t get enough of #PumpkinEverything in the fall and winter! But if you aren’t one of the people in that category, cooking …

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