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  57. <description><![CDATA[Gluten-Free ∙ Lactose Intolerant ∙ Allergic to Eggs ∙ Milk Sensitivity ∙ Shellfish Restriction ∙ Severe Peanut Allergy! Have you noticed an increase in requests for special diet meals? If so, you’re not alone. Food allergies and intolerances are a &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/intolerance-tolerance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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  59. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/grains-riceoatscornbuckwheat.jpg"><img data-attachment-id="140" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/intolerance-tolerance/grains-riceoatscornbuckwheat/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/grains-riceoatscornbuckwheat.jpg" data-orig-size="338,506" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;gluten free grains rice, oats, corn, and buckwheat&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;(c) Kathleen Brennan&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;101052362&quot;}" data-image-title="Grains-RiceOatsCornBuckwheat" data-image-description="&lt;p&gt;gluten free grains rice, oats, corn, and buckwheat&lt;/p&gt;
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  61. <p>Have you noticed an increase in requests for special diet meals? If so, you’re not alone. Food allergies and intolerances are a growing health concern – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted an 18% increase in the United States between 1997 and 2007. Food allergy awareness and advocacy are also growing, leading to increased demand for allergy-friendly meals when dining outside the home. In the special events industry, where just a few years ago menu exceptions tended towards religious or lifestyle needs such as vegetarian or Kosher plates, caterers are seeing increased requests to accommodate allergy-related dietary needs – often multiple exceptions at a single event.</p>
  62. <p>So how do caterers meet the challenge of providing several special plates without incurring unreasonable costs, interfering with streamlined operations, or risking slighting food allergy-sufferers with unimaginative “plain” food? A food consultant and ICA members share some tips below:</p>
  63. <p>Event planner and food and beverage consultant Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC of Thrive! Meetings and Events provides education on dietary practices within the realm of special events. She recommends asking specific questions to determine the exact nature of the allergy – directly to the planner or even the guest. Maybe two or three guests with special dietary needs can receive the same meal. Think about ingredient substitutes, she continues, such as cashew “cheese” sauce or various gluten-free flours for baking to provide a dish equal in quality to the contracted menu. Consider being proactive when preparing seasonal menus, says Stuckrath. Creating two or three versions of recipes will save time when you receive requests shortly before the event.</p>
  64. <p>Heidi Vail of Tempe, AZ-based Heidi’s Events encourages clients who themselves have dietary restrictions to plan a menu for all based on their own requirements. Where multiple guests need a special meal, when appropriate Vail suggests increasing variety to allow guests to make their own choices.</p>
  65. <p>It’s not just about menu selection, says Stuckrath. To avoid cross contact with allergens, it’s important to consider exactly how the food will be prepared and brought to the guest. Based on specific requirements and available resources, this may involve cooking the allergic person’s food first, using separate utensils and surfaces or even dedicating a sous chef to prepare the special plates and nothing else.</p>
  66. <p><img data-attachment-id="141" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/intolerance-tolerance/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg" data-orig-size="361,473" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;annabelle breakey photography&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Flourless Pear Hazelnut Torte" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg?w=229" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg?w=361" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-141" style="margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px;" title="Flourless Pear Hazelnut Torte" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg?w=228&#038;h=300" alt="" width="228" height="300" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg?w=228 228w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg?w=114 114w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/flourless-pear-hazelnut-torte1.jpg 361w" sizes="(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px" /></p>
  67. <p>Puff ‘n Stuff in Florida has an operational plan to minimize risk of cross contact. Regardless of the reported severity of allergies, prepared special meals are transported separately, clearly labeled, then finished on-site first or separately from the main dishes. The person receiving the special plate is indicated on the seating chart and staff apprised before service.</p>
  68. <p>From a risk management perspective, you may consider devising a written plan for dietary restrictions outlining how special requests will be handled. <em>Welcoming Guests With Food Allergies </em>is a guide for restaurants, much of which also applies to on-site and off-site caterers. Created by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, an allergy advocate group, the complete guide is available at <a href="http://www.foodallergy.org/">www.foodallergy.org</a> .</p>
  69. <p>As the incidence of food allergies continues to grow, caterers are discovering that education and acceptance are key to the management of special requests. Some embrace the challenge as an opportunity for creativity and exploring new ingredients. Others market their ability to work with dietary restrictions to attract this growing customer base, surprising and delighting clients with complete menus for common dietary conditions.</p>
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  71. <p>Despite fervent work in the research community, it is clear that food-related allergies are not going away any time soon. Responding appropriately is not only legally necessary but also demonstrates your commitment to customer service and desire to excel.</p>
  72. <p>It is important to remember that allergies and intolerances are disorders, not food preferences. There is no cure or medicine; strict avoidance of the allergen is the only way to prevent a reaction. For some, the sensitivity is so great that even trace amounts of an allergen can cause a reaction from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Not a responsibility that caterers eagerly bear, but a reality to those afflicted. Food allergies are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and guests with food allergies should be able to enjoy the same quality of food as other guests.</p>
  73. <p>Photographer credits: Grains &#8211; Kathleen Brennan;  Flourless Hazelnut Pear Torte &#8211; Annabelle Breakey</p>
  74. <p>Thrive! Meetings &amp; Events: <a href="http://www.thrivemeetings.com/">www.thrivemeetings.com</a></p>
  75. <p>Heidi’s Events: <a href="http://www.heidisevents.com/">www.heidisevents.com</a></p>
  76. <p>Puff ‘n Stuff: <a href="http://www.puffnstuff.com/">www.puffnstuff.com</a></p>
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  117. <description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time again! Time for YOU- the amazingly talented and creative ICA members to INSPIRE US with your submissions for the ICA INSPIRATION ZONE at Catersource 2012! Last year you knocked our socks off with the quality and quantity of what &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  118. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s time again! Time for YOU- the amazingly talented and creative ICA members to INSPIRE US with your submissions for the ICA INSPIRATION ZONE at Catersource 2012!<br />
  119. <a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif"><img data-attachment-id="123" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/inspiration-zone/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif" data-orig-size="221,130" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Inspiration-Zone" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif?w=221" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif?w=221" class="size-full wp-image-123 aligncenter" title="Inspiration-Zone" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif?w=500" alt=""   srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif 221w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/inspiration-zone.gif?w=150&amp;h=88 150w" sizes="(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px" /></a></p>
  120. <p>Last year you knocked our socks off with the quality and quantity of what you sent our way to create an unparalleled library of knowledge, recipes and AWESOMENESS!  Now we are calling upon you to do it AGAIN.  Nothing will stop us from bringing more inspiration to the zone this year with your help.  Last year we traveled through a blizzard,</p>
  121. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="124" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/vegas-003/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg" data-orig-size="2592,1936" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1298306747&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0080645161290323&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;40.7635&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;-80.124&quot;}" data-image-title="VEGAS 003" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-124" title="VEGAS 003" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=500&#038;h=373" alt="" width="500" height="373" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=500&amp;h=373 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=746 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=150&amp;h=112 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=300&amp;h=224 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-003.jpg?w=768&amp;h=574 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  122. <p> got stuck on the highway for 2 hours,</p>
  123. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="128" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/vegas-016/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg" data-orig-size="2592,1936" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1298314202&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;40.677&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;-80.100166666667&quot;}" data-image-title="VEGAS 016" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-128" title="VEGAS 016" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=500&#038;h=373" alt="" width="500" height="373" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=500&amp;h=373 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=746 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=150&amp;h=112 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=300&amp;h=224 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-016.jpg?w=768&amp;h=574 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  124. <p> and barely made it to FEDEX 2 minutes before closing to ship the zone to the Cosmopolitan-</p>
  125. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="127" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/vegas-013/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg" data-orig-size="2592,1936" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1298313266&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;40.672666666667&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;-80.0985&quot;}" data-image-title="VEGAS 013" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-127" title="VEGAS 013" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=500&#038;h=373" alt="" width="500" height="373" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=500&amp;h=373 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=746 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=150&amp;h=112 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=300&amp;h=224 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-013.jpg?w=768&amp;h=574 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  126. <p>proof that nothing will stop us from delivering the best in inspiration to our current and future members.</p>
  127. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="125" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/vegas-045/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg" data-orig-size="2592,1936" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1298803998&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;36.1105&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;-115.1735&quot;}" data-image-title="VEGAS 045" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone  wp-image-125" title="VEGAS 045" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=500&#038;h=373" alt="" width="500" height="373" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=500&amp;h=373 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=746 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=150&amp;h=112 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=300&amp;h=224 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-045.jpg?w=768&amp;h=574 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  128. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="130" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/you-inspire-us/vegas-048/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg" data-orig-size="1936,2592" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1298804029&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;36.1105&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;-115.1735&quot;}" data-image-title="VEGAS 048" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=224" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-130" title="VEGAS 048" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=500&#038;h=669" alt="" width="500" height="669" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=500&amp;h=669 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=1338 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=112&amp;h=150 112w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=224&amp;h=300 224w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=768&amp;h=1028 768w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/vegas-048.jpg?w=765&amp;h=1024 765w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  129. <p>So send your favorite recipes, event menus, photos of amazing food and decor concepts, and something smoking hot for our new BARBEQUE section to Dan Smith [dan@goodgraciousevents.com] and INSPIRE US!</p>
  130. <p>Need a little inspiration until the conference&#8211; check out the 2011 ICA Inspiration Zone video:  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnRuG-2yjy8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnRuG-2yjy8</a>   Be careful&#8211; it&#8217;s smoking hot!</p>
  131. <p>See you in Vegas!<br />
  132. <em><span style="color:#ff00ff;">Jody</span></em></p>
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  169. <title>An Island Unto Itself</title>
  170. <link>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/an-island-unto-itself/</link>
  171. <comments>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/an-island-unto-itself/#respond</comments>
  173. <dc:creator><![CDATA[International Caterers Association]]></dc:creator>
  174. <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
  175. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
  176. <category><![CDATA[catering]]></category>
  177. <category><![CDATA[catering association]]></category>
  178. <category><![CDATA[catering education]]></category>
  179. <category><![CDATA[catering innovation]]></category>
  180. <category><![CDATA[ICA]]></category>
  181. <category><![CDATA[International Caterers Association]]></category>
  182. <category><![CDATA[Jody Wimer]]></category>
  183. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/?p=115</guid>
  184.  
  185. <description><![CDATA[Working together, ordinary people can perform extraordinary feats. They can push things that come into their hands a little higher up, a little further on towards the heights of excellence. &#8211;Source Unknown When you consider the structure and operating persona &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/an-island-unto-itself/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  186. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><em><span style="font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;color:#333333;font-size:x-small;">Working together, ordinary people can perform extraordinary feats. They can push things that come into their hands a little higher up, a little further on towards the heights of excellence.</span></em><br />
  187. <span style="font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:x-small;">&#8211;<em><a href="http://www.quoteland.com/author/Source-Unknown-Quotes/8416/">Source Unknown</a></em></span></p>
  188. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/working.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="116" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/an-island-unto-itself/working/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/working.jpg" data-orig-size="240,180" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="working" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/working.jpg?w=240" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/working.jpg?w=240" class="alignnone  wp-image-116 aligncenter" title="working" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/working.jpg?w=331&#038;h=274" alt="" width="331" height="274" /></a></p>
  189. <p>When you consider the structure and operating persona of your catering company, do you view it as an &#8220;island unto itself&#8221; where you attempt to provide everything your client could possibly want or need, or do you relish the opportunity to  work as part of a  team of specialized vendors each contributing your expertise? </p>
  190. <p>Recently I have asked myself this question during reflection and planning for the future of our company, and I know you probably have as well.  The trend in the industry seems to be toward becoming mogul mega-companies that can do it all from food to flowers, planning to papergoods.  But I also see successful vendor &#8220;dream teams&#8221; coming together to market as a unit harnessing the power of referral between the companies, and even offering purchase discounts for clients that opt to use all of the companies.</p>
  191. <p>So catering universe&#8230; tell me&#8230;</p>
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  193. <p>Regards,<br />
  194. <span style="color:#ff00ff;"><em>Jody</em></span></p>
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  211. <title>And the award goes to&#8230;..?</title>
  212. <link>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/and-the-award-goes-to/</link>
  213. <comments>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/and-the-award-goes-to/#comments</comments>
  215. <dc:creator><![CDATA[International Caterers Association]]></dc:creator>
  216. <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
  217. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
  218. <category><![CDATA[catering awards]]></category>
  219. <category><![CDATA[CATIE Awards]]></category>
  220. <category><![CDATA[culinary awards]]></category>
  221. <category><![CDATA[ICA]]></category>
  222. <category><![CDATA[International Caterers Association]]></category>
  223. <category><![CDATA[Jody Wimer]]></category>
  224. <category><![CDATA[wedding catering]]></category>
  225. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/?p=106</guid>
  226.  
  227. <description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s award season again&#8230; and everywhere you look someone is receiving a Golden Globe, an Academy Award, A Grammy, a Spotlight Award, &#8230;.an ICA CATIE!  {have you entered yet?}  What an honor resulting from talent, dedication and hard work.  But what &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/and-the-award-goes-to/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  228. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s award season again&#8230; and everywhere you look someone is receiving a Golden Globe, an Academy Award, A Grammy, a Spotlight Award, &#8230;.an ICA CATIE!  {have you entered yet?}  What an honor resulting from talent, dedication and hard work.  But what I really want to know is&#8230; how do you feel about awards generated by review sites like WeddingWire&#8217;s Bride&#8217;s Choice Awards, or The Best of the Knot?</p>
  229. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="107" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/and-the-award-goes-to/award-trophies-trophy2-788652/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg" data-orig-size="425,560" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="award-trophies-trophy2-788652" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg?w=228" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg?w=425" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-107" title="award-trophies-trophy2-788652" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg?w=500" alt=""   srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg 425w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg?w=114&amp;h=150 114w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/award-trophies-trophy2-788652.jpg?w=228&amp;h=300 228w" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></a></p>
  230. <p>There are two schools of thought on this subject.  The first says that awards such as these are not merit based, but rather created by the websites to enable them to harness the metadata power of thousands of web badges floating all over wedding websites that link back to their site, as well as optimizing their presence everywhere in search engines.  The second says that you can only land within the 5% or 10% of winning companies if brides are out there reviewing you positively- a direct response to great work on your part, but also  meaning that brides are being navigated to the review sites to write the reviews.  </p>
  231. <p>So weigh in&#8211;  do you feel these awards are merit driven or not, and do you think &#8220;winning&#8221; one carries any weight with today&#8217;s bride?</p>
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  234. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  235. <p>And by the way&#8211; the deadline for CATIE Award submissions has been extended to January 19th- so let&#8217;s see your hard work pay off!</p>
  236. <p>Warm Regards,<br />
  237. <em><span style="color:#ff00ff;">Jody</span></em></p>
  238. <p>&nbsp;</p>
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  255. <title>A Bright Shiny New Year!</title>
  256. <link>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/a-bright-shiny-new-year/</link>
  257. <comments>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/a-bright-shiny-new-year/#respond</comments>
  259. <dc:creator><![CDATA[International Caterers Association]]></dc:creator>
  260. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
  261. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
  262. <category><![CDATA[catering]]></category>
  263. <category><![CDATA[catering education]]></category>
  264. <category><![CDATA[happy new year]]></category>
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  267. <category><![CDATA[new year]]></category>
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  269.  
  270. <description><![CDATA[The week between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Eve is one of my favorite times of year because it is when all the &#8220;LISTS&#8221; are released.   You know- lists like the &#8220;Top Food Trends for 2012!&#8221; or &#8220;The Wedding Industry Forecast.&#8221;   Do you find &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/a-bright-shiny-new-year/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  271. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The week between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Eve is one of my favorite times of year because it is when all the &#8220;LISTS&#8221; are released.   You know- lists like the &#8220;Top Food Trends for 2012!&#8221; or &#8220;The Wedding Industry Forecast.&#8221;   Do you find any inspiration for your catering company from the yearly forecast lists?  If so, share your favorite links in the comments!</p>
  272. <p>And while you are searching for the next big 2012 trend to rejuvenate your menus, remember to take time out to celebrate!</p>
  273. <p><span style="color:#800080;"><em>HAPPY NEW YEAR</em></span> from the ICA to you and yours!</p>
  274. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nye.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="102" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/a-bright-shiny-new-year/nye/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nye.jpg" data-orig-size="240,171" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="nye" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nye.jpg?w=240" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nye.jpg?w=240" class="alignnone  wp-image-102" title="nye" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nye.jpg?w=365&#038;h=254" alt="" width="365" height="254" /></a></p>
  275. <p>Warm Regards,<br />
  276. <span style="color:#ff00ff;"><em>Jody</em></span></p>
  277. ]]></content:encoded>
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  293. <title>Pumpkin Palooza</title>
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  298. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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  310. <category><![CDATA[pumpkin ravioli]]></category>
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  315. <description><![CDATA[Happy Halloween from the ICA!    It’s harvest time!  The leaves are changing and the season is filled with so much pumpkin deliciousness! Recently our ICA friends at Someone’s in the Kitchen catered an elaborate autumn wedding in Pebble Beach,California.  To feature her favorite autumnal &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/pumpkin-palooza/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  316. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Happy Halloween from the ICA! </span></em></strong></p>
  317. <p><strong><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/halloween.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="93" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/pumpkin-palooza/halloween/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/halloween.jpg" data-orig-size="150,113" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="halloween" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/halloween.jpg?w=150" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/halloween.jpg?w=150" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-93 aligncenter" title="halloween" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/halloween.jpg?w=500" alt=""   /></a></strong> </p>
  318. <p>It’s harvest time!  The leaves are changing and the season is filled with so much pumpkin deliciousness!</p>
  319. <p>Recently our ICA friends at<em> <strong><a href="http://www.SITK.com">Someone’s in the Kitchen</a> </strong></em>catered an elaborate autumn wedding in Pebble Beach,California.  To feature her favorite autumnal food, the bride requested pumpkin recipes and SITK&#8217;s  Executive Chef delivered by designing a seasonal menu  that included two delicious pumpkin courses creatively presented.</p>
  320. <p>The first course was an individual pumpkin filled with Savory Pumpkin Ravioli.  The pumpkin tops were all removed by service staff in one choreographed moment of theater!</p>
  321. <p> <a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="94" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/pumpkin-palooza/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg" data-orig-size="640,426" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="SITK Pumpkin with Savory Ravioli" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-94" title="SITK Pumpkin with Savory Ravioli" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg?w=500&#038;h=332" alt="" width="500" height="332" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg?w=500&amp;h=332 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-with-savory-ravioli.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  322. <p>The Pumpkin-A-Go-Go featured mini “Elvis Lolli-Pies,” and other scrumptious flavors, handcrafted in flaky dough and skewered onto sticks that were placed atop large pumpkins.<br />
  323. The guests enjoyed every bite and came back for more! </p>
  324. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="95" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/pumpkin-palooza/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg" data-orig-size="319,480" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="SITK Pumpkin A Go Go with Elvis Lollipies" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg?w=199" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg?w=319" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-95" title="SITK Pumpkin A Go Go with Elvis Lollipies" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg?w=500" alt=""   srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg 319w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg?w=100&amp;h=150 100w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/sitk-pumpkin-a-go-go-with-elvis-lollipies.jpg?w=199&amp;h=300 199w" sizes="(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px" /></a></p>
  325. <p align="center"> </p>
  326. <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Savory Pumpkin Ravioli</span></strong>  (Serves 6)<strong></strong></p>
  327. <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bowls</span></strong><strong>:</strong></p>
  328. <p>six (6) 3-4 lb medium pie pumpkins </p>
  329. <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Pasta</span></strong><strong>:<br />
  330. </strong>2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour<br />
  331. five (5) eggs<br />
  332. 1 tbsp olive oil</p>
  333. <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Filling</span></strong><strong>:<br />
  334. </strong>one (1) 2-1/4 lb small pie pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1&#8243; cubes<br />
  335. 4 tsp chopped shallot<br />
  336. 1/3 cup butter, cubed<br />
  337. 2 tsp minced fresh sage<br />
  338. ¾ tsp minced fresh thyme<br />
  339. ¼ tsp salt<br />
  340. ¼ tsp pepper<br />
  341. 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
  342. one (1) egg, slightly beaten</p>
  343. <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Sauce</span></strong><strong>:<br />
  344. </strong>1 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
  345. 3 tbsp butter<br />
  346. 2 tsp minced fresh sage</p>
  347. <p>Cut tops off 6 pumpkins about half way down the side at a slight angle and scoop out the insides with a spoon and reserve the seeds for a later use. (The pumpkin should look like a bowl with a lid on it.) Set aside.</p>
  348. <p> Place 2-1/2 cups flour in a large bowl, make well in the center. Beat eggs and oil, pour into well. Stir together, forming a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes, adding flour as needed to keep dough from sticking. Cover and let rest for at least 30 minutes.</p>
  349. <p> Sauté pumpkin cubes and shallot in butter until tender, then add sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture into a food processor, cover and process until blended. Return to the pan and stir in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.</p>
  350. <p> Divide pasta dough into fourths and roll one portion to approx 1/16&#8243; thickness; keep remaining dough covered and cool until ready to use. Working quickly, distribute rounded teaspoonfuls of filling 1&#8243; apart across half the pasta sheet. Brush egg wash around filling, fold pasta sheet over and press down to seal. Cut ravioli into squares with pastry wheel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.</p>
  351. <p> Bring stock pot of salted water to a boil and add ravioli. Reduce heat to gentle simmer; cook for 1-2 minutes or until ravioli float to the top and are tender. Drain and keep warm.</p>
  352. <p> Bring cream to a boil in small saucepan and cook, uncovered, until reduced by half. Stir in butter and sage. Remove from heat and fold in ravioli to gently coat the pasta with sauce.</p>
  353. <p> Place 4 ravioli in each of the 6 pumpkins and garnish with a few pieces of shaved parmesan cheese (optional). Place lids on the pumpkins and serve.</p>
  354. <p><strong> <br />
  355. </strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">“Elvis” Lollipies</span></strong>  (Makes 12 pops)</p>
  356. <p> two (2) pie dough sheets, 9&#8243; round<br />
  357. 2             bananas, cut into 12 ½ inch slices<br />
  358. 36          chocolate chips<br />
  359. 3 tsp      creamy peanut butter<br />
  360. 8 oz       egg whites<br />
  361. 4 oz       sugar<br />
  362. 12           white lollipop sticks<br />
  363.  </p>
  364. <p>Punch out 24 2&#8243; rounds out of the pie dough sheets. Line 12 rounds about 2&#8243; apart on a parchment lined sheet pan. Place one stick in the middle of each pop.</p>
  365. <p> Place ¼ tsp peanut butter in the middle of each round. Top peanut butter with 3 chocolate chips per pop and then push on banana slice down into the peanut butter and chocolate.</p>
  366. <p> Add 2 oz of sugar to the egg whites and brush the edge of each pop. Place the other 12 dough circles on top to complete the pops. Use another lollipop stick to crimp the edges of the pop and seal the filling.</p>
  367. <p> Brush each Lollipie with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</p>
  368. <p> Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and flakey. Cool before removing from sheet tray.</p>
  369. <p> Note: Any pie filling you enjoy using can be used for this recipe!</p>
  370. <p style="text-align:left;" align="center">Thank you again to Joann and the<em><a href="http://www.sitk.com"> Someone&#8217;s In The Kitchen </a></em>crew for sharing their creativity and innovation with the ICA blog!</p>
  371. <p style="text-align:left;" align="center">Success and Regards,<br />
  372. Jody Wimer, JPC Event Group<br />
  373. ICA Marketing and Communications Chairperson</p>
  374. <p style="text-align:left;" align="center"> </p>
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  399. <title>Someone&#8217;s In the Kitchen!</title>
  400. <link>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/someones-in-the-kitchen/</link>
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  404. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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  420. <description><![CDATA[Always on the look out for innovative food presentations, we turned to our award-winning  ICA friends at  Someone&#8217;s In the Kitchen for appetizer inspiration and they delivered in a beautiful and savory way!  Thai Noodle Salad From Our Kitchen to Yours &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/someones-in-the-kitchen/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  421. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Always on the look out for innovative food presentations, we turned to our award-winning  ICA friends at  <a href="http://www.sitk.com/">Someone&#8217;s In the Kitchen </a>for appetizer inspiration and they delivered in a beautiful and savory way!</span></p>
  422. <p align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="85" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/someones-in-the-kitchen/thai-noodle-salad-beauty-2/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg" data-orig-size="5616,3744" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1286654129&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Thai Noodle Salad Beauty" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-85" title="Thai Noodle Salad Beauty" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=500&#038;h=333" alt="" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=500&amp;h=333 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=666 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/thai-noodle-salad-beauty1.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></span></p>
  423. <p align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="color:#a0522d;text-decoration:underline;">Thai Noodle Salad<br />
  424. </span></strong></span><em>From Our Kitchen to Yours &#8212; <a href="http://www.sitk.com/">http://www.sitk.com/</a></em></p>
  425. <p align="left"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Salad Ingredients<br />
  426. </span>2 Tbsp minced roasted peanuts<br />
  427. 1/3 cup minced red bell pepper<br />
  428. 1/4 cup minced green onions<br />
  429. 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro<br />
  430. 2 cups bean sprouts<br />
  431. 1/2 lb dried spaghetti style noodles, preferably Chinese</p>
  432. <p align="left"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Sauce<br />
  433. </span>3 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />
  434. 1 Tbsp peanut oil<br />
  435. 3 Tbsp dry sherry<br />
  436. 3 Tbsp light soy sauce<br />
  437. 3 Tbsp tomato sauce<br />
  438. 2 Tbsp lime juice + 2 limes<br />
  439. 2 Tbsp light brown sugar<br />
  440. 1 tsp Chinese chili sauce<br />
  441. 1 tsp grated or finely minced lime peel</p>
  442. <p align="left"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Advance Preparation<br />
  443. </span>In separate containers set aside peanuts, red pepper, green onions, cilantro and bean sprouts. Prepare sauce. Combine garlic with peanut oil and set aside. In small bowl, combine sherry, soy sauce, tomato sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili sauce and lime peel. Set aside. Cut the 2 limes into wedges and set aside.</p>
  444. <p align="left"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Last-Minute Cooking<br />
  445. </span>Bring at least 4 qts of water to a vigorous boil. Lightly salt the water then add the noodles. Cook until they loose raw taste but are still firm, about 5 minutes. Immediately drain into a colander. Shake out excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile in a small skillet set over medium heat, sauté garlic mixture. After 30 seconds, add remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a low boil and then remove from heat. Add sauce and bean sprouts to noodles and toss well. Turn out onto platter  and garnish with peanuts, red pepper, green onions and cilantro. Serve at once, accompanied by lime wedges. Serves 4-6.</p>
  446. <p align="left">Thank you Joann and the SITK crew!  Simply beautiful and delicious!</p>
  447. <p align="left"> Success and Regards,<br />
  448. Jody Wimer, JPC Event Group<br />
  449. ICA Marketing and Communications Chairperson</p>
  450. <p align="left"> </p>
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  492. <description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s in your email inbox NOW!  The September/October volume of the  ICA CommuniCater.  This edition of the  CommuniCater is filled with  a &#8220;cool&#8221; cover story created by Chef Elgin Woodman of A Joy Wallace Production comprehensive coverage from the 2011 CaterArts Conference  a fabulous &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/the-coolest-ideas-from-the-communicater/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  493. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s in your email inbox NOW!  The September/October volume of the <em> ICA CommuniCater</em>. </p>
  494. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="70" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/the-coolest-ideas-from-the-communicater/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg" data-orig-size="1275,1650" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Communicater S-O 2011 Online final 1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=232" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-70" title="Communicater S-O 2011 Online final 1" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=500&#038;h=647" alt="" width="500" height="647" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=500&amp;h=647 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=1294 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=116&amp;h=150 116w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=232&amp;h=300 232w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=768&amp;h=994 768w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/communicater-s-o-2011-online-final-1.jpg?w=791&amp;h=1024 791w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  495. <p>This edition of the  <em>CommuniCater</em> is filled with</p>
  496. <ul>
  497. <li> a &#8220;cool&#8221; cover story created by Chef Elgin Woodman of A Joy Wallace Production</li>
  498. <li>comprehensive coverage from the 2011 CaterArts Conference</li>
  499. <li> a fabulous profile of Chef/Owner Debby Stein of Cartewheels Catering</li>
  500. <li>a thorough look at the pros and cons of trendy camera apps by Cade Nagy</li>
  501. <li>sales and marketing strategies</li>
  502. </ul>
  503. <p>and SO much more.  Lots of delicious recipes too&#8211; and we saved Debbie Stein&#8217;s beautiful and savory Venetian Seafood Salad recipe for our ICA blog readers!</p>
  504. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="72" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/the-coolest-ideas-from-the-communicater/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg" data-orig-size="2832,4256" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Mark Sobhani&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D700&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1301406616&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Kerrville Dinne venetian seafood salad" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=200" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-72" title="Kerrville Dinne venetian seafood salad" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=500&#038;h=751" alt="" width="500" height="751" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=500&amp;h=751 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=1502 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=100&amp;h=150 100w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=200&amp;h=300 200w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=768&amp;h=1154 768w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kerrville-dinne-venetian-seafood-salad.jpg?w=681&amp;h=1024 681w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  505. <p><strong>Venetian Seafood Salad</strong></p>
  506. <p>Seafood Poaching Liquid:</p>
  507. <p>1 Celery Stalk</p>
  508. <p>1 Medium Onion, halved</p>
  509. <p>1 Medium Carrot</p>
  510. <p>1 Bay Leaf</p>
  511. <p>3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (about one Lemon)</p>
  512. <p>1 teaspoon Kosher Salt</p>
  513. <p>2 quarts Water</p>
  514. <p>Seafood:</p>
  515. <p>1 lb C cleaned Calamari cut into rings and tentacles</p>
  516. <p>½ lb Sea or Bay Scallops, foot removed</p>
  517. <p>1 lb medium to large Shrimp</p>
  518. <p>1 lb Octopus</p>
  519. <p>To poach the seafood you will need a large saucepan fitted with a colander insert. In the bottom of the pan combine the poaching liquid ingredients and bring to a boil.</p>
  520. <p>Place Calamari in the colander and cook in the simmering water for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and set aside. Place Scallops in the colander and cook until opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and place in the bowl with the Calamari. Large Scallops may be cut in half after cooking, bay Scallops may be left whole. Place Shrimp in the colander and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from water, peel, devein and cut in half horizontally, adding to the other cooked seafood.</p>
  521. <p>Remove the colander from the pan and place the Octopus directly in the saucepan, adding more water if necessary to completely cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer until tender, about 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer Octopus to a bowl and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled, about 5 minutes. Use your fingers and a small paring knife to remove the outer skin. Discard the hard mouth and head sac. Cut tentacles and octopus on the bias into 1 inch pieces and add to the cooked seafood.</p>
  522. <p>Salad:</p>
  523. <p>1 cup julienned tender Celery</p>
  524. <p>1 cup julienned Carrots</p>
  525. <p>½ cup julienned Red Bell Pepper</p>
  526. <p>½ cup julienned Yellow Bell Pepper</p>
  527. <p>1 Scallion julienned white part only</p>
  528. <p>2 Tabelspoons Chopped Fresh Parsley</p>
  529. <p>2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil</p>
  530. <p>2 large Garlic Cloves minced</p>
  531. <p>6 Tablespoons Freshly squeezed Lemon or Lime Juice</p>
  532. <p>1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar</p>
  533. <p>½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</p>
  534. <p>½ teaspoon Kosher Salt</p>
  535. <p>Freshly Ground Black Pepper</p>
  536. <p>Combine all with the cooked Seafood. Can be served on a bed of Field Greens. We also serve it in a Martini Glass.</p>
  537. <p> Variations: Steamed Mussels may be added. To extend the recipe and add a new texture dimension, ½ cup cubed, peeled, cookedIdahopotatoes and/or ½ cup cooked or canned cannelini beans (drained and rinsed).  Although it isn’t traditional, a hint of chopped cilantro (about 2 teaspoons) can also be added.</p>
  538. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  539. <p>The CommuniCater is an informative resource and *MEMBERS-ONLY* benefit of your ICA membership.   Read yours today!</p>
  540. <p>Success and Regards,<br />
  541. Jody Wimer, JPC Event Group<br />
  542. ICA Marketing and Communications Chairperson</p>
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  563. <title>Inside the Recipe Box&#8230;</title>
  564. <link>https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/inside-the-recipe-box/</link>
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  568. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
  569. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
  570. <category><![CDATA[Cade Nagy]]></category>
  571. <category><![CDATA[Caterarts]]></category>
  572. <category><![CDATA[catering]]></category>
  573. <category><![CDATA[catering associations]]></category>
  574. <category><![CDATA[Catering by Design]]></category>
  575. <category><![CDATA[catering education]]></category>
  576. <category><![CDATA[chef education]]></category>
  577. <category><![CDATA[culinary arts]]></category>
  578. <category><![CDATA[Eric Levine]]></category>
  579. <category><![CDATA[ICA]]></category>
  580. <category><![CDATA[ICA culinary council]]></category>
  581. <category><![CDATA[innovative catering]]></category>
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  586. <description><![CDATA[One of the REALLY great things about the ICA and the ICA Culinary Council members is that we are always sharing amazing ideas, recipes and knowledge with one another!  This helps each of us to grow, stretch our skills, and strengthen our &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/inside-the-recipe-box/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  587. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="58" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/inside-the-recipe-box/ica-recipe-box-3/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg" data-orig-size="604,402" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ICA Recipe box 3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-58" title="ICA Recipe box 3" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg?w=500&#038;h=332" alt="" width="500" height="332" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg?w=500&amp;h=332 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box-3.jpg 604w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  588. <p>One of the REALLY great things about the ICA and the ICA Culinary Council members is that we are always sharing amazing ideas, recipes and knowledge with one another!  This helps each of us to grow, stretch our skills, and strengthen our business acumen, which in turn raises the profile and professionalism of our industry as a whole.</p>
  589. <p>Take the 2009 ICA cookbook  &#8220;Inside the Recipe Box of the Catering Chef&#8221; for instance.  This book is packed with innovative and savory recipes along with ground breaking culinary techniques shared by 11 fantastic ICA member chefs.  And guess what?  It SOLD OUT! </p>
  590. <p>But two lucky CaterArts 2011 attendees have won the highly coveted book and will receive them at the opening session of the conference.</p>
  591. <p>CONGRATULATIONS goes out to:</p>
  592. <p><span style="color:#808000;">Sebation Barcos of Ebamar S.A. in Uruguay</span></p>
  593. <p><span style="color:#808000;">Bryan Dunlap of Kimble&#8217;s Events by Design in Georgia</span></p>
  594. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="59" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/inside-the-recipe-box/ica-recipe-box2/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg" data-orig-size="402,603" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ICA recipe box2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg?w=200" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg?w=402" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-59" title="ICA recipe box2" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg?w=500" alt=""   srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg 402w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg?w=100&amp;h=150 100w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipe-box2.jpg?w=200&amp;h=300 200w" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px" /></a></p>
  595. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="56" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/inside-the-recipe-box/ica-recipebox/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg" data-orig-size="604,402" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ICA recipebox" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56" title="ICA recipebox" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg?w=500&#038;h=332" alt="" width="500" height="332" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg?w=500&amp;h=332 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ica-recipebox.jpg 604w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  596. <p>And in the spirit of all that is the ICA&#8230; I wouldn&#8217;t leave you without sharing something from the book.</p>
  597. <p>Cade Nagy&#8217;s<span style="color:#808000;"><em>&#8220;Shrimp and Cotton Candy&#8221;:  Thai Glazed Shrimp with Wasabi Cotton Candy </em><span style="color:#000000;">from page 83 should do the trick</span></span>.  </p>
  598. <p>12 large shrimp (16/20) peeled and deviened with tail removed</p>
  599. <p>1/2 cup Mae ploy thai chili sauce</p>
  600. <p>1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper</p>
  601. <p>2 tbsp. mirin</p>
  602. <p>1/2 tsp. curry paste</p>
  603. <p>2 Tbsp. coconut milk</p>
  604. <p>1 tsp. cumin</p>
  605. <p>1/2 tsp. coriander</p>
  606. <p>2 tbsp. fine granulated sugar</p>
  607. <p>1 tsp. wasabi powder</p>
  608. <p>Combine all ingredients minus the sugar, wasabi and shrimp.  Mix well and coat shrimp.  Let chill for 4 hours.  Place the shrimp on bamboo skewers lengthwise so they are straight.  Place on a hot grill and cook through, about 4 minutes.  Chill for 1 hour.</p>
  609. <p>For the cotton candy, follow the manufacturers instructions for the machine using plain sugar.  Using a paper towel, remove all moisture from the skewered shrimp by squeezing lightly.  Roll the skewered shrimp in the cotton candy as it forms in the machine.  Dust with a little wasabi powder to finish.  Serve immediately.  It will not last very long.  Any moisture from the shrimp will dissolve the cotton candy.</p>
  610. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  611. <p><em><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="64" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/inside-the-recipe-box/shrimp-2/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg" data-orig-size="1003,1210" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="shrimp" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=249" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-64" title="shrimp" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=500&#038;h=603" alt="" width="500" height="603" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=500&amp;h=603 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=1206 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=124&amp;h=150 124w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=249&amp;h=300 249w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/shrimp1.jpg?w=768&amp;h=927 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></em></p>
  612. <p><em>Cade {</em><a href="http://www.cateringbd.com/">Catering by Design</a><em>} credits Chef Eric Levine for the idea of doing savory cotton candy,  and suggests trying the recipe with other dried powders as well like jerk seasoning, ginger or even garlic.</em></p>
  613. <p>Tell us what you think?  Should we create another exciting ICA cookbook?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!</p>
  614. <p>Success and Regards,<br />
  615. Jody Wimer, JPC Event Group<br />
  616. ICA Marketing and Communications Chairperson</p>
  617. ]]></content:encoded>
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  650. <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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  652. <category><![CDATA[Cacique International]]></category>
  653. <category><![CDATA[Caterarts]]></category>
  654. <category><![CDATA[catering]]></category>
  655. <category><![CDATA[catering associations]]></category>
  656. <category><![CDATA[chef education]]></category>
  657. <category><![CDATA[culinary arts]]></category>
  658. <category><![CDATA[FoodArt by Cacique]]></category>
  659. <category><![CDATA[ICA]]></category>
  660. <category><![CDATA[innovative catering]]></category>
  661. <category><![CDATA[International Caterers Association]]></category>
  662. <category><![CDATA[Jody Wimer]]></category>
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  665. <description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve heard the catch phrase&#8230;&#8221;food as art&#8230;&#8221; many times, but international ICA member FoodArt by Cacique is living the motto.  During the recent 2011 Paradise Plates event, their dynamic chefs showcased an interactive “Wild Garden” welcoming guests to sample Mango Shots, Gazpacho &#8230; <a href="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/foodart/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
  666. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve heard the catch phrase&#8230;&#8221;food as art&#8230;&#8221; many times, but international ICA member <a href="http://www.caciqueintl.com/">FoodArt by Cacique </a>is living the motto.  During the recent 2011 <a href="http://www.tribune242.com/news/04192011_-TopChefs_news_pg2">Paradise Plates </a>event, their dynamic chefs showcased an interactive “Wild Garden” welcoming guests to sample Mango Shots, Gazpacho Shots, Chili Prawns and Thai Beef Coconut Rolls with edible flowers while the event successfully raised charitable awareness and funds for the Hands for Hunger organization.</p>
  667. <p>Sponsored by the New Providence Development Company Limited and Tommy Hilfiger, the creatively presented event sported a lavish array of gourmet food prepared by chefs from Nassau&#8217;s premier restaurants, fine wine and spirits, and live entertainment with all proceeds benefiting Hands For Hunger, the non-profit, humanitarian organization committed to the elimination of unnecessary hunger and the reduction of food waste throughout New Providence in The Bahamas.</p>
  668. <p> <a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/foodart/paradise-plates-22-5-11-3/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg" data-orig-size="2036,3054" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Craig Lenihan&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1306001536&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\u00c2\u00a9 Vision Pictures&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Paradise Plates 22.5.11&quot;}" data-image-title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=200" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-47" title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=500&#038;h=750" alt="" width="500" height="750" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=500&amp;h=750 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=1500 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=100&amp;h=150 100w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=200&amp;h=300 200w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=768&amp;h=1152 768w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251383.jpg?w=683&amp;h=1024 683w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  669. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="48" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/foodart/paradise-plates-22-5-11-4/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg" data-orig-size="3054,2036" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Craig Lenihan&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1306001603&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\u00c2\u00a9 Vision Pictures&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Paradise Plates 22.5.11&quot;}" data-image-title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-48" title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=500&#038;h=333" alt="" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=500&amp;h=333 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=666 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251389.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  670. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="50" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/foodart/paradise-plates-22-5-11-5/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg" data-orig-size="3054,2036" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Craig Lenihan&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1306001497&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\u00c2\u00a9 Vision Pictures&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Paradise Plates 22.5.11&quot;}" data-image-title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-50" title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=500&#038;h=333" alt="" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=500&amp;h=333 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=666 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251370.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  671. <p> A fabulous display concept,  and recipes too!</p>
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  673. <p><strong>Thai Beef Coconut Rolls</strong></p>
  674. <p>Prep Time: 45 min</p>
  675. <p>Total Cooking time 20 min</p>
  676. <p>Serves 15</p>
  677. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  678. <p>8 ounce Beef Tenderloin</p>
  679. <p>Sweet Thai Marinade</p>
  680. <p>Whole Fresh Coconut thinly sliced</p>
  681. <p>Yellow Bell Pepper thinly sliced</p>
  682. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  683. <p>Preparation:</p>
  684. <p>Marinade Beef Tenderloin for 20 min or over night. Roast Beef Tenderloin at 375 for 5-7 minutes for Medium Beef, or to your liking.  Brush the meat with excess marinade for added flavor. Let Beef rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice so each strip can easily roll. Using a Mandolin slice coconut strips and the yellow bell pepper.  Stack the Beef, Fresh Coconut and Raw Yellow Bell Pepper strips and roll them in a wheel then thread on a bamboo skewer or strong toothpick.</p>
  685. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251479.jpg"><img title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251479.jpg?w=500&#038;h=333" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
  686. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  687. <p> <strong>Chili Prawn Skewers</strong></p>
  688. <p>Prep Time: 25 min</p>
  689. <p>Cooking Time: 10 min</p>
  690. <p>Serves 30</p>
  691. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  692. <p>30 large raw prawns</p>
  693. <p>2 ounces Butter</p>
  694. <p>1 clove garlic (crushed)</p>
  695. <p>2 teaspoons soft brown sugar</p>
  696. <p>2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice</p>
  697. <p>2 tablespoons fresh coriander sprigs, finely chopped</p>
  698. <p>2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped</p>
  699. <p>1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce</p>
  700. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  701. <p>Preparation: Remove heads from the prawns, then peel leaving tails intact.  With a sharp knife, slit each prawn down the back and devein.  Heat the butter in a large frying pan or wok. Add garlic, sugar, juice, coriander, basil and sweet chili sauce.  Mix thoroughly, add the prawns in batches, then cook over medium heat for 5 min, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.  Thread the prawns onto bamboo skewers or strong toothpicks. Serve warm.</p>
  702. <p> <a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251484.jpg"><img title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251484.jpg?w=614&#038;h=409" alt="" width="614" height="409" /></a></p>
  703. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  704. <p><a href="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="51" data-permalink="https://internationalcaterers.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/foodart/paradise-plates-22-5-11-6/" data-orig-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg" data-orig-size="3054,2036" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Craig Lenihan&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1306003929&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\u00c2\u00a9 Vision Pictures&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Paradise Plates 22.5.11&quot;}" data-image-title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-51" title="Paradise Plates 22.5.11" src="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=500&#038;h=333" alt="" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=500&amp;h=333 500w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=666 1000w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https://internationalcaterers.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/paradiseplates-2011-05-21-251503.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
  705. <p>Thank you to KellyAnne Smith {Marketing, Public Relations &amp; Branding Manager for  The Cacique International Ltd. Group of Companies} for sharing the concept, menus and vibrant photos with me, and KUDOS to the FoodArt by Cacique culinary team!</p>
  706. <p>Success and regards,<br />
  707. Jody Wimer, JPC Event Group<br />
  708. ICA Marketing and Communications Chairperson</p>
  709. <p>&nbsp;</p>
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