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Then, take a look at our past e-newsletters and catch up on what you may have missed!
  • Issue 78 - September 2014
  • Everything you need to enhance your fall menus, plus, a sneak peek at #CSES2015 keynote speakers!
  • Issue 77 - August 2014
  • AOCF2014 recap, an interview with Kevin Gillespie, holiday pre-planning and more.
  • Issue 76 - July 2014
  • Preparing for AOCF2014 in Atlanta, a dinner for the Ambassador to Canada and a savory summer dish.
  • Issue 75 - June 2014
  • Top Atlanta caterers, wedding trends, Dazzling Blue color inspiration and more.
  • Issue 74 - May 2014
  • Culinary time travel, award-winning recipes from ICA members and cool ideas for event décor.
  • Issue 73 - April 2014
  • Lessons and highlights from #CSES2014, from floating table designs to creative ideas from our contest winners.
  • Issue 72 - March 2014
  • Learn how to keep up with the #CSES2014 buzz, get insights on the Russian catering market, and more.
  • Issue 71 - February 2014
  • Diced Competition, agricultural commodity forecast, romantic mood board, and menus inspired by literature.
  • Issue 70 - January 2014
  • ACE Award finalists, call for #CSES2014 contest entries, how to make 2014 your best year yet, and more.
  • Issue 69 - December 2013
  • Fruits and veggies in vogue, farm to table inspiration and more!
  • Issue 68 - November 2013
  • Speaker spotlight on Peter Callahan, Catersource 10th Anniversary highlights and a Nicely Covered giveaway!
  • Issue 67 - October 2013
  • International flavors, creative presentation ideas and 2014 Conference registration opens!
  • Issue 66 - September 2013
  • Ten years of Catersource, new fall flavors and unique menu designs.
  • Issue 65 - August 2013
  • Photos from A Culinary Concert, fall trends and orange inspiration.
  • Issue 64 - July 2013
  • The life of Mike Roman, 6 new menu ideas, ice cream and more
  • Issue 63 - June 2013
  • 11 summer event trends, new products from the NRA, recipes from AOCF and more.
  • Issue 62 - May 2013
  • Champagne cocktails, weddings and Art of Catering Food conference sneak peek.
  • Issue 61 - April 2013
  • Wedding and tabletop décor and tips for dealing with competition.
  • Issue 60 - March 2013
  • Award winners, how to stay afloat in the offseason and show highlights.
  • Issue 59 - Feb 2013
  • What to do with beet pulp, Oscars preview and a video preview of Harmony
  • Issue 58 - Jan 2013
  • Blogging caterers, mini proteins and ACE finalists
  • Issue 57 - Dec 2012
  • Gift ideas for caterers, interactive stations and custom education.
  • Issue 56 - Nov 2012
  • Brand new design, 50 event ideas and a personalized giveaway!
  • Issue 55 - October 2012
  • Colors, Décor and Menu ideas for fall
  • Issue 54 - September 2012
  • Trends to help you jump into Fall, recipes to share and 10 reasons why you should use disposables!
  • Issue 53 - August 2012
  • Summer trends, a private dinner party with Catersource and tips for caterers.
  • Issue 52 - July 2012
  • New color trends and recipes to bring fresh ideas to your menus!
  • Issue 49 - April 2012
  • Highlights from the 2012 Conference and trend updates for spring/summer events. Plus, more from the Magazine and Art of Catering Food!
  • Issue 48 - March 2012
  • Revamp popular themes and desserts with these fresh ideas! Plus, check out the new Catersource Carvings blog and meet the Editor.
  • Issue 47 - February 2012
  • Menus with flair, the BUZZ on honey and fresh ideas from caterers throughout the country!
  • Issue 46 - January 2012
  • Start the New Year with some fresh ideas! Savory Cupcakes, Perfectly Paired dishes, Management advice from Bill Hansen and new Conference Updates!
  • Issue 45 - December 2011
  • Spiked desserts and winter inspiration to help you through the Holidays and into the new year!
  • Issue 44 - November 2011
  • Recipes for healthy eating during the holidays, sneak peek at events by this year's PURE Sensation party planners and great advice from industry experts!
  • Issue 43 - October 2011
  • Pumpkins, cocktails, specials sales and conference news!
  • Issue 42 - September 2011
  • The world's largest seafood display, conference updates and sneak-peeks, and fresh ideas just for fall!
  • Issue 41 - August 2011
  • Food trucks, grown-up popsicles, tuna, the new economy, edible candles, and magazine extras!
  • Issue 40 - July 2011
  • The latest TV chef, push pops, vintage trends, new wedding market potential, sizing up the competition, drop-off menu tips and deals from Catersource magazine!
  • Issue 39 - June 2011
  • Get Fresh has a fresh new design, as well as cute straw ideas, using color as a theme, Facebook and your business, pricing mechanics and methods and a hot dog picnic.
  • Issue 38 - May 2011
  • Get Fresh has a fresh new design, as well as cute straw ideas, using color as a theme, Facebook and your business, pricing mechanics and methods and a hot dog picnic.
  • Issue 37 - April 2011
  • Whoopie pies, staff evaluations, how to deal with difficult clients, an interview with David Tutera and some great new recipes.
  • Issue 36 - March 2011
  • The science of modern cooking, inflation and your business, seasonal veggies, interesting cocktails and 2011 Conference wrap up details!
  • Issue 35 - February 2011
  • Reinventing American pie, color trends for 2011, our ACE Award finalists, social media and the latest news on service charge lawsuits
  • Issue 33 - December 2010
  • Watch 17 feet of holiday treats take shape, get a new perspective on going green, try a holiday cocktail recipe, get your CPCE certification and Hello, Kitty!
  • Issue 32 - November 2010
  • Learn how to create unique video proposals and a south-of-the-border coffee station, get seven habits to success, and MORE s'mores!
  • Issue 31 - October 2010
  • Catering gets in on whoopie pies, champagne, chandeliers and prime time TV!
  • Issue 30 - September 2010
  • A rock n roll bar mitvah, the Emmy Awards, the X-Games...this issue is backed with exciting over-the-top information!
  • Issue 29 - August 2010
  • Smart little pie pops, cooking with nitro, martinis with sno cone syrup, DIY floral arrangements and a "not-to-do" list.
  • Issue 28 - July 2010
  • Summer is still in full swing with refreshing cocktails, sustainable seafood, seasonal crab and BBQ recipes and so much more!
  • Issue 27 - June 2010
  • Summer is wedding season and this issue is all about it! Creative wedding marketing techniques, wedding menus, wedding place settings...you'll LOVE it!
  • Issue 26 - May 2010
  • Our third anniversary issue sports a new design that showcases a vertical bento box, a canine Barkmitvah, a caterer's sweet success and our all new "Take Away."
  • Issue 25 - March/April 2010
  • In this issue we wrap up ideas and info from the 2010 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow - complete with photos, videos, contest winners and some beautiful wedding and presentation ideas from the show.
  • Issue 24 - February 2010
  • Just a few weeks before our 2010 Conference in Las Vegas, we share some related details like our 2010 industry award nominees, party-of-the-year menu and "Party Down" details as well as two interesting concepts in catering presentation!
  • Issue 23 - January 2010
  • Cool edible centerpieces, a new Chefs' Corner moderator, Facebook forecasts catering, exciting details about our upcoming event and s'more good ideas!
  • Issue 22 - BONUS ISSUE December 2009
  • A sneak peak at Catersource's 2010 Trends issue, plus our unique holiday "tasting" party, the importance of good vendors and an award winning recipe.
  • Issue 21 - Holiday 2009
  • Ways to increase profitability in a tough economy, new Contract & Event Opportunities and some clever ways to pass and plate appetizers
  • Issue 20 - October 2009
  • Caterers share their business outlook for the coming year, TONS of great seasonal recipes and an introduction of Top Chef Carla Hall as our 2010 keynote speaker.
  • Issue 19 - September 2009
  • A fresh look for Get Fresh, email marketing ideas and fall color trends.
  • Issue 18 - Summer 2009
  • A look at the future of catering as well as summer recipes, fun and games!
  • Issue 17 - June 2009
  • Our second anniversary issue announces our brand new website and features MORE summer recipes.
  • Issue 16 - May 2009
  • It's all about the FOOD: get a great summer salad recipe and enter the first-ever Catersource magazine Recipe Contest!
  • Issue 15 - Spring 2009
  • This issue is full of BIG ideas! From winning tabletop designs, to some great new resources, to our announcement of On the Road with Catersource.
  • Issue 14 - January 2009
  • Our presidential edition celebrates the 2009 inauguration and ACE award finalists and introduces our latest communication, On the Market NOW.
  • Issue 13 - Holiday 2008
  • Catersource experts offer tips for surviving the economy that will take you well into the new year! Pus, more Catersource winners.
  • Issue 12 - October 2008
  • Out of the ordinary pumpkins for this holiday and some useful, creative ideas for the next!
  • Issue 11 - September 2008
  • Submit your GREEN comments to Catersource magazine for our new column! Also, Catersource website users win a big award and we extend an invitation to "just dinner."
  • Issue 10 - Summer 2008
  • A taste of Beijing with interesting news and recipes from China. PLUS A CORRECTION: We've fixed the link that was wrong in the original distribution of this email on 7/22...our apologies for the inconvenience!
  • Issue 9 - June 2008
  • Thoughts on the recent tomato safety issues, a peak at the first daughter's wedding and fun with food blogs.
  • Issue 8 - May 2008
  • Eco-friendly catering literally hits the streets of Chicago.
  • Issue 7 - April 2008
  • Our post show wrap up has 2008 Conference attendees sharing some of their favorite ideas from Las Vegas and we announce our first ACE Award winners.
  • Issue 6 - Holiday 2007
  • What do you do to survive the holiday season? Here are some top tips on how to get through one of the busiest times of the year.
  • Issue 5 - October 2007
  • Caters tell horror stories from the road and share a few laughs in the process.
  • Issue 4 - September 2007
  • Learn how to create a contest entry that's sure to win you an award - and what to do with the award once you've won!
  • Issue 3 - Summer 2007
  • Celebrate the wonders of watermelon with food and drink recipes and decor and sales tips for using this season's coolest fruit.
  • Issue 2 - June 2007
  • Are you making the most of the coffee and tea demand in your catering sales? Discover some interesting statistics on this trend.
  • Issue 1 - May 2007
  • Catersource announces the partnership with Event Solutions for the 2008 Conference & Tradeshow and features tips on how to stay in control of your catering sales.

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