November 2010
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Finding Flavor | Just a Sip
How beverage producers develop new flavors that combine well with many ingredients.
Beverage Trends | Options for Creativity
Beverage service allows you to use your creativity at the beginning and end of every event.
Beverages | From Cocktails to Coffee
Virtually every event starts—and ends—with a beverage. From signature cocktails to wine or water to the final sip of coffee, having the right beverage in the right serving vessel has a big impact on the guests’ experience.
Software/Business Solutions | Business Smarts
New ideas in technology can help your company be more efficient, economical and successful.
Starters
Crisp Food Containers; Essential Tool for Catering Kitchens; A New Twist on Wine, Beer and Bread; Kiwis to Tomatotes; If It Looks Like a Duck; Garlic Tops the List
Behind the Cover | Jay's Catering of Santa Barbara CA
A custom cocktail that delighted the client—and won a CATIE Award
Caterer to caterer | Menu Writing and Design
You need a process to be creative with themes
Sensibly Green | Sodexo Builds a Better Tomorrow
Sustainability plan across the company affects catering at all campuses
On the Menu | Catering’s Classic Protein
Chicken still rules the menu, with creative options
Spotlight | Hospitality Education
EHL brings European ideas to Catersource
Recipe Contest | Hors d'oeuvre/Platter
Experiment with Tofu
New vegetarian option started with ‘fiddling’
Expert Advice | Wines Beyond the Usual
Look for different regions and producers to save money and please your clients
Conference News
Takeaway | Make it Spicy!
Something as simple as raw spices can make a big impact on an event without making a big impact on your budget.
80/20 | Bill Hansen
Business Outlook | Carl Sacks
Marketing | Meryl Snow
Roman’s Opinion | Michael Roman
ICA Dish | From the International Caterers Association
NACE | From the National Association of Catering Executives
ACE Award Winners | 2010 Achievement in Catering Excellence
Advisory Board | Catersource Advisory Board Member List
ON THE COVER