A few years ago, you might have never heard about quinoa or faro. Today, they're all the thing. Partly because of an interest in heritage foods and partly because of the increasing number of people who must live gluten-free.

The Catersource Conference produced many sessions devoted to this new trend in catering and has tracked down some of these great recipes to share with you! MORE > 

The Science of Modern Cooking 

From the world of Microsoft to the art of cooking. That's the path that drove Dr. Nathan Myhrvold, former Chief Technology Officer with Microsoft, to create a cookbook the size of an encyclopedia!

Filled with beautiful photos and recipes from the minds of a 20 person kitchen, this new book on molecular gastronomy is taking the foodie world by storm. MORE >   

What do you do for a living? Throw parties! 

A Joy Wallace Catering Production of Miami, FL wins the 2011 Catersource T-shirt Design Contest with the clever statement that tells the world how much FUN your job really is. Second place is awarded to Daniel et Daniel Event Creation & Catering in Toronto and third place goes to Diamond Catering in Syracuse, NY.

Get a special price on preorders of the winning t-shirt design before March 31, 2011. Click here for order details. MORE >   

Leaving Las Vegas...and Using What You Learned

The 2011 Catersource Conference brought in some of the industry's top performers from all across the country to share their best kept secrets in the industry.

Bill Hansen, Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, FL and 2011 Conference Perfect Fit Track speaker, shares some valuable knowledge on organizing what you learned at this year's conference and putting it to use in your business. MORE >   

Want to know how the current economy and new technology can affect your business? Many of us have seen what a downturn in the economy can do to our catering companies, but have been lucky enough to see the inflation rate remain relatively the same.

Catersource Director of Consulting, Carl Sacks examines the effects of inflation on the catering industry and discusses tips on how to keep your costs low and your profits high. MORE > 

As spring approaches, it's time to introduce those freshly grown garden vegetables to your event menus. 

Good Gracious! Events Chef de Cuisine, Joanne Purnell shares her bold all-vegetarian menu from a recent Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA) event. Check out her creative ideas to spark your own. MORE  >

Want to know what went on at the Tradeshow?

While busy on the Tradeshow floor, Catersource exhibitor and 2011 sponsor, Mahaffey Tent Rentals, took some time to get to know the folks wandering around.
  

Check out these face-to-face interviews with exhibitors and attendees at the 2011 Catersource Tradeshow. MORE > 

Get an interesting drink in guests' hands as they walk in the door and you're on your way to having a successful event.

In the Catersource Conference sessions, speakers shared ideas for dazzling guests at any event...and we have the recipes! Check out these delicious treats and let their ideas spur you to create your own unique treats. MORE >