Entertaining Book Finalists of the James Beard Cookbook Awards

I love cookbooks. It seems I never have enough. With so many books, which one to choose.

Save time and start with the 2008 finalists of the James Beard Foundation Cookbook Awards? After all, they examined the latest publications for us.

James Beard Foundation Cookbook Awards is said to be the highest honors for food and beverage professionals working in America. The awards reward excellence in 13 book categories.

I am showing you four books from the Entertaining category. These inexpensive books will each be appreciated as an hostess gift.

Canadian Nominee

A Canadian is nominated this year in the Entertaining cookbook category. I introduced Dish Entertains last year.

Categories: EVERYDAY FOOD + drinks HOLIDAY FAMILY style HOSTESS gifts

posted @ Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:44 PM | Feedback (0)

Pinnacle of Tent Event Design by Gloss Creative

Event design is a huge market. Big brands have the monetary wealth to indulge in fabulous event decor. They make us dream and inspire us.

Let's me introduce you to the lavish creations from a prolific Australian three-dimensional design studio Gloss Creative.

Founded by Amanda Henderson in 2001, Gloss Creative merges the world of Visual Merchandising and design. They call their style Grand Simplicity. Gloss Creative works in four areas: marquees, runaways, set design and floral styling.

In case you do not know, marquee is the British term for a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition. What I am showing you here are tents designed for the haute society horse races in Australia. I am talking about the Melbourne Cup Spring Racing Carnival events.

Categories: PARTY ideas DISHING tips BIG events

posted @ Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:33 AM | Feedback (1)

Stylish use of dry ice with the smoking teapot

I have shown you earlier how to use dry ice at Halloween but what if you are looking for a creative idea to a formal event.

A caterer from Toronto, Encore Food with Elegance introduced the smoking pot at an event last February. At last, an original dishing idea that anyone can do at home.

How to do it?

You start by pouring a few small pieces of dry ice in a teapot filled with warm water. Instead of the lid, place a small bowl or a saucer such that the steam can escape from the top and the spout. For the finishing touch, add a scoop of sorbet or ice cream into the bowl or saucer. Voilà!

Sourcing:
Learn more: Web site of Encore Food with Elegance
Via: Read on BizBash Magazine Toronto – June / July 2007 Issue