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01/20/2025
What are the common misconceptions about wedding catering? Wedding catering is just about the food Buffets are less sophisticated than sit-down dinners It is too expensive A caterer is unnecessary for small weddings DIY catering saves ...
01/13/2025
Overview Choosing between a wedding buffet and a sit-down dinner impacts both your budget and guest experience. Buffets offer variety, a casual atmosphere, and cost savings, while sit-down dinners provide an elegant, structured dining experie...
01/06/2025
How do you curate the perfect menu for your intimate wedding? Know your guests Select your preferred serving style Choose a caterer Include a beverage bar Overview Curating the perfect menu for your intimate wedding involves con...
12/16/2015
How and when was sliced bread invented? The first bread slicing machine was made by Otto Rohwedder. The first prototype was made in 1912 but the first commercially functional version was made in 1928. Chillicothe Baking Company was the fir...
12/15/2015
What are the 8 table etiquette myths that you need to know? Not putting your elbows on the table is actually done in order to avoid any glass from spilling. Pinkies are extended when drinking tea not as a sign of class, but to support the b...
12/12/2015
What are simple icing recipes that you can use for your homemade pastries? Buttercream Icing Marshmallow Icing Cream Cheese Icing Confectioner’s Sugar Icing Chocolate Frosting Peanut Butter Frosting When it comes to wedding cat...
12/09/2015
What are the guilty pleasure foods that are actually good for you? Dark Chocolate Popcorn Pork Rind Beef Jerky Cheese Chinese Food Ice Cream. Red Meat Waffles Red wine Several celebrities tied the knot this year – t...
12/07/2015
What is the history of ketchup? Asia has played a huge part in the history of ketchup, for it was in China where the first ketchup recipe began. It started as a blend of pickled fish and spices called kôe-chiap or kê-chiap during the 17th Bel...
11/29/2015
What are some of the most popular Filipino food festivals? Lechons are the most loved festival food of all time, and what better way to enjoy this event is to join the townspeople of Batangas and Iligan as they celebrate the festival during the ...
11/25/2015
What are the common food-related superstitions in Filipino Culture? Dropping utensils means someone will be coming in for a visit. When your neighbor gives you food, do not wash the plate since it also washes away the ‘blessings’ given....
11/23/2015
What are the ways to become a better cook? Keep Cooking and Keep Learning Be Adventurous in what you want Equip yourself properly with the right equipment Be Generous with your Servings at the right time Wash what needs to be washe...
11/20/2015
What are 8 easy vegetables to grow in your backyard? 1. Tomato is a common salad ingredient that only requires little attention in growing and is still easily cultivated. 2. A vegetarian's favorite, carrots, easily grows from seeds and with an ev...
11/17/2015
How is cheese made? The first step in preparing cheese is pasteurizing the milk. Good bacteria is added in that would help it coalesce. Coagulant is included in the mix to help the milk fuse. The “clumps of cheese will be cut, and be ...
11/16/2015
What are the keys in mastering sushi etiquette? Call ahead of time to make a reservation and inform the chef of any food allergies you have. If you have a reservation, then you must show up. Prepare cash in case the restaurant does...
11/12/2015
What is the history of sugar? Began in New Guinea 10,000 years ago when sugarcane was successfully domesticated In 500 BC, Indians were producing sugar in the form of cooled syrup molded in large bowls. In 350 AD, people began to...