Another great recipe!

Yes, that's right, another great recipe hits the books! During my extended girls weekend, just recently ended, one of the girls gave me a recipe for cake balls...definitely needs a new name...but, oh, they are fabulous! We made two different flavors and WOW!!! YUM! Everyone that has tried them is in love! She wants me to market them in this area. I need to think serious on this one. I'm on the lookout for a marketing magician.

Always Learning...

So, I caught some shows on the food network and it just keeps me thinking. Or actually, reminds me NOT to try to re-invent the wheel. If a client has a theme, ask if they want to purchase the table scape items or have me buy them. Then, do they want the items purchased or have me keep them. Definitely something to keep in mind when doing a child's theme party...doubtful the parent will do another show for another child with the same theme...but I might. I learned proper folding of linen for a 6 foot table, how to arrange glasses for bartending, how many glasses to order, and using very non-descript plates, platters, and bowls to allow the food to shine. Sometimes, TV is a very useful tool for your business!

Eating for 2!

Yesterday I had a baby shower to cater. She's having twin boys and wanted to bring that venue into the snacks. Hmmm, that made me think...how to have snacks for women, but the theme is boys...yeah, that was my dilemma. I decided to have mini sloppy joes, mini weiners in tiny crescent rolls, lettuce salad and fruit salad, and since she's picky with sweets (only brownies will do), some chocolate brownie bites and blonde brownie bites. What a feast for an afternoon party! At least she was able to relax...because relaxation will be a thing of the past in a month!!

All about BBQ...

It's July 4 and everybody's making BBQ. Sitting in the backyard, the grilling smells are wonderful! We all know there are tons of recipes for the grill, but, sometimes, you just want food that reminds you of good times. Occasionally, it's good to re-live old memories rather than make new ones. In my family, it was all about hamburgers, brats, potato salad, veggies/dip, and strawberry short cake. So, that's my plan for tonight...bettter get cooking!