Archive | 2013

World Baking Day Word Search

Tweet Fun Fact: World Baking Day began as a way for cake lovers around the globe to share their passion for baking.

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Photo Contest: Win a Metalfrio Beverage Cooler

Tweet From May 17th – June 14th we’re running a photo contest on our Facebook page. The grand prize is a Metalfrio Beverage Cooler valued at $949.95 and this puppy is packed with features including auto defrost by thermostat cycle, an LED temperature display and a front facing ventilation grill at the base for built-in [...]

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Honey Dipper

50 Honey & Bee Facts

Tweet There are ancient Sumerian and Babylonian records that date back to 2100 BC that describe honey, but this was only the first record of the sweet stuff.  Historians believe that honey is likely way older than this. When the Spaniards arrived in the Americas in 1600 AD, they found that the natives had already [...]

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Twitter No-Shows

Should Social Media Be Used to Shame No-Shows?

Tweet Have you ever been so upset with no-show diners that you’ve wanted to shout your anger from the rooftop? Well, you’re not the only one. Some restaurants have started to slander no-show customers publicly through social media – using customers full names! Have you heard of Red Medicine? It’s a hip Beverly Hills dining [...]

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Mother’s Day Word Search

Tweet Fun Fact: On Mother’s Day 2011, more than half of the shoppers surveyed by the National Retail Federation said they wanted to take mom to a restaurant to celebrate, which was an estimated spend of $3 billion.

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Lyons Farmette Farm Wedding

Top Wedding Catering Trends of 2013

Tweet Weddings have classically been known as a formal affair with rooms filled with round tables, elegant place settings that include seating cards, and a wedding cake large enough to be seen by everyone.  And even though a few wedding parties still opt for a more formal setting, there are many that have ventured over [...]

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Cooler Corn on the Cob

Cooking Shortcuts: Corn on the Cob in a Cooler

Tweet With summer weather trying to make up its mind and move in full force, the itch and urge to don the short sleeves and spark up the barbecue is strong. If you’re sizzling some steaks for a comfortable night in or covering the grill with a wide array of meats for a family barbecue, [...]

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Indiction Cookware

Induction Cookware Made Simple

Tweet The notion and method of induction cooking has been making its way into commercial kitchens for a while now. Impressive, attractive induction cooktops have saturated the market, and while the science behind the technology is sound, many consumers are still hesitant to take the plunge. We’re not here to try and convince you to [...]

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Cinco de Mayo Word Search

Tweet Fun Fact: The celebration of Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican national holiday which celebrates the triumphant victory of the Mexicans over the French in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

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Quick Service Restaurants Take on BREAKFAST!

Tweet Remember the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” Research shows this to be true, and it may help control Americans increasing problem with obesity. Aside from the health benefits of eating breakfast (which are all important), there is also a business opportunity for quick service restaurants. According to QSR, nearly [...]

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