Did you know there’s actually a difference between hors d’oeuvres and appetizers? While they’re often used interchangeably, technically hors d’oeuvres are bite-sized, savory foods served before a meal, such as nuts, crudités, fruit, and cheeses. Appetizers, on the other hand, are served at the table as a first course, meant to complement the main meal—think […]
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While the most essential ingredient to a great cocktail party is arguably the cocktails, we would argue that the food is a close second! And in New Orleans, we’re all about amazing food and an even better party! So, what kind of food is best suited for a cocktail party? Variety and Compact Size At
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If you’re looking for info about corndogs or chicken kabobs, you’ve come to the wrong blog. Here we focus on epicurean and artful foods to serve on a stick. Catering menu items on a skewer have become the ultimate go-to for pretty, easy small bites that are as pretty to assemble as they are fun
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Everyone has a holiday party or a New Year’s Eve Party. But what about a chic Halloween party? Halloween is celebrated as a holiday where people can get creative, have a little fun, and indulge before the chaos of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Perhaps the scariest thing about planning a Halloween party is trying
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While you may be soaking up the sun and making summer memories now, it’s also a great time to begin planning your holiday parties. The holiday season is magical, but it’s also one of the busiest times of the year. By planning your Christmas/holiday soiree or chic New Years’ Eve party now, you can relax
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It’s no secret that an open bar will add to the festivities for any catered event or a wedding. Sure, Uncle Bob is prone to Maker’s Mark and ginger ale, or your corporate guests might order a Moscow Mule because it’s trendy, but offering a limited drink menu that pairs each with a specific appetizer
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While COVID may seem to be in the rear-view mirror as more and more people get their first, second, third, and even fourth vaccines and the infection and hospitalization rates continue to decline, some of its side effects are here to stay for a long time. That includes individual servings on catering menus, a trend
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Hors d’oeuvres have been a celebration staple since first being introduced in France in the late 17th century. Literally translated from “outside the work”, the modern-day version of hors d’oeuvres grew from their predecessors called entrements, which meant “between servings” and ushered in a new era of small bites. Although used interchangeably, there is a
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In these post-COVID days of touchless restaurant menus you access from your phone and boxed lunches in place of buffets, single-serve dishes are more popular than ever. Done properly, it also greatly reduces waste by removing the need for plate ware. This post explores those one bite wonders that go way beyond the tried-and-true deviled
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Oftentimes the hors d’oeuvres are guest’s favorite part of an event. So, why not make them the star? Make your next event a cocktail hour that doesn’t end. Forget the full meal, serve a large variety of hors d’oeuvres for your event. This allows guests to mix, mingle, eat and drink; all without the formality
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