Food Facts & Lore

A Brief History Of Appetizers… Or Is That Hors D’oeuvre?

The dishes we serve prior to the main course are designed to whet the appetite and set the tone for the meal. They occupy the mind and belly while dining guests wait for the centerpiece that will satisfy their hunger to the fullest. You might be familiar for the French name for appetizers: Hors d’oeuvre.… Continue reading A Brief History Of Appetizers… Or Is That Hors D’oeuvre?

CATERING, Photos

Valentine’s Dinner 2014 ~ Photo Album

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk through my garden forever.” ― Alfred Tennyson PRELUDE “How do you spell 'love'?" - Piglet "You don't spell it...you feel it." - Pooh” ― A.A. Milne COURSE 1 SAMPLING “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has… Continue reading Valentine’s Dinner 2014 ~ Photo Album

Meal Time Games, Table Talk

5 Conversation Starters For Your Tête-à-Tête Dinner

For some people, taking a new date out to dinner can be one of the most romantic things to do. For new lovers, this can be a nerve-racking experience. They fear saying the wrong thing, appearing stupid, prying or inadvertently bringing up a "bad" topic. However, new friends dining together for the first time have… Continue reading 5 Conversation Starters For Your Tête-à-Tête Dinner