GET FRESH August 2010
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MORE WINNERS!
Congratulations to the following winners of a $100 American Express Gift Card for taking part in our 2010 Catersource magazine Readership Survey:


Toni Hauer
JnLC Enterprises
Cedar Rapids, IA

Stephanie Pierce
LV Stablers Hospital
Greenville, AL

Matthew Phelan
High Point Catering
Clarksburg, MD

We appreciate the feedback from ALL survey participants and look forward to putting your good ideas to use!


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Why Didn't I think of That?Why Didn't I Think of That?
Have you ever been browsing your favorite blogs and sites on the internet and discovered a random idea that is so simple it makes you say out loud: "Well, why didn't I think of that?"

These Pie Pops are just such an idea. We don't remember exactly how we stumbled upon them, but they're cute, easy and down right genius! GET INSPIRED >
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Let it SnoLet it "Sno"
Getting creative with cocktails means experimenting with common and not-so-common flavors and ingredients. Dan Smith of Good Gracious! Events in California discovers that sno-cone syrup takes on a grown-up spin when used to flavor two fun, new martinis.
GET  RECIPES >
A Healthy Dose of CreativityA Healthy Dose of Creativity
When Neuman's, a New York City-based catering company, was challenged with creating medically-themed foods and presentations that would support the goals of the Nielsen Media Healthcare Clio Awards, they knew they had to do it without being cute or morbid.

See how Neuman's pulled off this event and won an ISES award in the process. GET CREATIVE >
Ideas in BloomIdeas in Bloom
You don't have to be a floral designer to create creative décor for your events! Simple floral arrangements that can be easily - and inexpensively done - with just a little creativity.

David Everett of the JDK Group in Harrisburg, PA shows us 27 FLORAL IDEAS, complete with list of
materials and budgets!
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Your "Not-to-do" ListYour "Not-to-Do" List
Staying organized is a priority for any well-run business. Making a To Do list is crucial. But sometimes, remembering what NOT to do can be just as important.

Catersource Consultant Bill Hansen explores this issue an offers a few things that you should consider putting on your "Not to do" list. GET ORGANIZED >
Cooking With NitroCooking with Nitro!Fresh Ideas from the ICA:
You've seen it on Top Chef, in restaurants and now, like it or not, foam, nitro, caviar, capsules, dips 'n' dots ... the entire bag of Molecular Gastronomy techniques is coming to catering.

Aaron's Catering of Miami, FL shares some 'cool' ideas that take advantage of this interesting trend and a nitro drink recipe you can try today! GET EXPERIMENTAL >
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