School Activities and Catering

April 27th, 2011

89315481It is not too early to think of end of the year awards dinners, even though school has just started. One of the most important things to do is to reserve a location. Once a location is determined, the next step will be to reserve a caterer. Rest of the party planning can wait until it gets closer. The reason to reserve a location and caterer ahead of time is because there will be many other end of the year and end of the season awards dinners looking for a place to hold their party. To make sure you are able to have the type of food you want and have the party where you want it, you will need to plan ahead

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Ravioli Recipe

April 26th, 2011

dv1595096Any time you have the opportunity to travel around the world, you should definitely take some time to make a stop in Italy. In Italy you will not only be able to enjoy some very beautiful old buildings with great views, but you will also be able to take in the fine Italian cuisine. If you decide that you like this food, then you may want to learn how to cook it yourself.

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Italian Cookie Recipes

April 26th, 2011

104821427After a delicious Italian meal at an Italian restaurant, you may choose to go home and have homemade Italian cookies that you made ahead of time. They can be enjoyed with Italian coffee or an Italian dessert wine. Here are two cookie recipes for Italian cookies.

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History of Italian Cuisine

April 25th, 2011

87351574A lot of people are familiar with pasta and pizza, two really popular Italian dishes. However, Italian cuisine has a lot more to offer than just these two types of dishes. This cuisine also has a variety of dishes and a rich history.

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College and Italian Food

April 22nd, 2011

89303284When kids head off to college the experience is different for different kids. For the students that grew up with both parents working or in a single parent home, they are use to a certain amount of independence and self-sufficiency. For those who had a parent or grandparent taking care of them, it can be a culture shock to be on their own. Food often is the least of their concerns because of all the fast food restaurants that offer a variety of food to choose their meals from. College students don’t have to think outside the box or inside a tortilla because they can are a large variety of foods types available with a little planning. One of the types of foods is Italian food.

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Back to School Dinner Convenience

April 21st, 2011

82109125The first few weeks after school can be hectic. There may have been lots of trips to the drive through as everyone adjusts to their new schedules and new activities. Once things slow down it is nice to be able to have everyone get together at the dinner table and catch up. There may be some nights that it will be nice to have a home cooked meal and everyone may even join in and help with the preparations. Other nights it will be easier if who ever normally cooks dinner gets a break also. Eating out may not be an option due to finances or just because it is more relaxing to be at home. Here are some options that will make a family dinner easier.

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Visiting Italy Means Visiting a Country Rich in History

April 20th, 2011

imsev200-014Italy is rich in history in addition to being the source of some amazingly delicious food. Italy is only about 116,000 square miles. The boot shaped country was once the center of the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, the Renaissance, and other notable eras in world history. The location of Italy has caused it to be part of nearly every battle for power in Europe.

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Ordering Italian Coffee

April 19th, 2011

35787Coffee in Italy is not served with a meal; it is always served after the meal. Often it is served with a desert. When ordering coffee, there are different types of coffee that can be ordered in an Italian restaurant in the United States or in Italy.

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Homemade Desert: Cheesecake, the Italian Way.

April 18th, 2011

Sometimes after eating a delicious Italian dinner out, you are just too full to eat dessert. You can either order desert to go or make one of these homemade Italian desserts to eat at home later.

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Etiquette for Eating Italian Food

April 15th, 2011

Usually eating Italian food is done in large groups of family and close friends. It is a casual event of enjoying good food and good company. No one is taking notice how or what anyone eats, it’s all about the conversation, the people, and the food. In the event that you want to eat Italian food and follow common etiquette that is expected, here are some things to remember when eating Italian in an authentic Italian environment.

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