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Happy 4th of July!

Whether you are spending this 4th of July hosting a social gathering, finalizing plans for your weekend wedding, or simply  relaxing in the sun, we wish you loads of sparkle and joy! To celebrate the holiday, feast your eyes on this fashion inspiration and delicious Strawberry Trifle created by Amy Atlas from her Sweet Designs.
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Serving Up Sensational Cocktails by Food Designer, Peter Callahan

Some of my most creative food ideas are woven around cocktails. Every wedding needs an excellent variety of beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.  At the minimum, full-service cocktail bars should be readily available adequately stocked (not to mention staffed) and waiters should be ready with trays of sparkling water as guests arrive. Adding a signature cocktail or a specialty beverage bar is just the cherry on the bar service sundae. {Above, my Watermelon Margarita; Below, my homemade …
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Food Designer, Peter Callahan Gives His Tips on Planning the Perfect Cocktail Reception Menu

“Apparently, the caterer Peter Callahan was the first to make tiny hamburgers, maybe in the entire world. Or at least that’s what Martha Stewart claims in the introduction to Mr. Callahan’s new cookbook and she should know, right?”        — Marshall Heyman in The Wall Street Journal As a caterer and a food designer now for over 25 years, I’m asked all the time “what’s the perfect menu for a …
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