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The PG Distributor 
May 2009
On The Table
Product Application - Vegetarian Entree
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Variety is the Key to Dessert
Chef Spotlight - Chris Brown
The Leftovers

Give Your Vegetarians More than a Salad 

Take a tip from Chris Brown at the Marriott World Center Resort in Orlando.  Top our Spicy Tomato Tart (0155TAST) with an arugula salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and finished off with some shaved red onions.  A great vegetarian entrée option that's heartier than just a salad.
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Greetings!
We know you're busy this month - wedding season is underway, college commencements are happening every weekend, and country clubs are opening for the season, so we won't take too much of your time.  But we've got some great stuff for you this month, including a look at dessert trends and an interview with Chris Brown, Executive Banquet Chef at the Marriott World Center Resort in Orlando. 
 
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Give Your Guests Variety with A Sweet Table
They say variety is the spice of life, so spice up your events with some variety at the end of the night.  Instead of offering a single plated dessert for banquets, try a variety of mini pastries, cookies and bars laid out on a display table.  By the end of the night, no one wants to be stuck at their table and a dessert table will allow guests to get up and get moving before heading out into the night.  They will also appreciate being able to choose what type of sweets they want to finish out their night. 
 
According to Flavor & the Menu, the hottest thing in desserts right now is reinventing some of the classics.  Ice cream, chocolate cake, cheesecake and crème brulee can be huge menu successes with a few creative touches.  Read this article to see what chefs across the country are doing with these classic desserts.  And this article points out a few more dessert trends that are sure to make an impact this year.
A Life-Long Passion for Food Turns Into a Rewarding Career: A Conversation with Chris Brown 
Most people don't take a summer job thinking it is going to turn into a career path, but for Chris Brown, Executive Banquet Chef at the Marriott World Center Resort in Orlando, a summer position at the Marriott Marquis turned into just that.
 
"When I first started working at the Marriott [in New York], it was just a summer job," said Brown who had always pictured himself in a fine dining atmosphere.  "It was such a big hotel and I didn't think I was going to like it."  Read more about Chris...
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