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Jul 20 2015 Collaborative Bridal Fashion Photo Shoot with Chicago Style Weddings
As a company, we love vintage. We love earthy rustic and we also have… Continue reading
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Jul 13 2015 Ellen’s Table
Ellen’s eclectic table is located in a historic neighborhood of Chicago and has all… Continue reading
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Jun 22 2015 Lauren & Mark’s Wedding at The Harold Washington Library
Ceremony: Notre Dame de Chicago
Reception: Harold Washington Library
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Jun 15 2015 Midwest Barbecue and Latin Fire
Our summer obsession, Midwest barbecue with some added Latin fire!
We’re loving grilled All-American Hot… Continue reading
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May 25 2015 Small Dinner Party Home Away from Home
Inviting friends or clients to one’s home is such an intimate way to entertain.… Continue reading
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May 18 2015 What Will I Make Today?
“What will I make today”? It’s a sign that hangs over my home office… Continue reading
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May 18 2015 Es Cinco en Alguna Parte! (It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!)
When clients ask for summer celebration ideas, we immediately think: FIESTA PARTY. A Mexican… Continue reading
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May 12 2015 Chicago Craft Beer Week 2015!
Craft Beer says “Summer in Chicago.” During the “off season” we content ourselves with… Continue reading
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May 11 2015 Travel to Chennai for Lace, Why Not?
It all started with a search for lace, trim and embroidery to complete a… Continue reading
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May 04 2015 Wedding Tabletop Design, Mexican Style!
Throughout this month, in honor of the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we are going… Continue reading
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May 04 2015 Small is the New Luxury
It used to be that “incubator” meant a place where little chicks were hatched.… Continue reading
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Apr 29 2015 Food on the Move, Trolley Please
The idea of a trolley, rolling to wherever you are, started with tea and… Continue reading
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Apr 19 2015 Comfort Food, Late Night Style
The world is so interesting when we are aware of the things around us~… Continue reading
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Apr 06 2015 Wanna Date?
The world of food forever defies expectations. Just when you think you’ve been around… Continue reading
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Mar 24 2015 Deliciously Diverse … if the Spices are Right!
As an adult, after I discovered Daal, Chole, Saag Paneer, it was all over… Continue reading
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Mar 09 2015 Color My Plate
We’re into a cold March in Chicago now and between dressing warm layers, the… Continue reading
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Mar 02 2015 Venerdì Santo Meet Passover
As often happens at our house, Italian Catholic traditions and Jewish traditions intersect. This… Continue reading
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Feb 20 2015 Winter White
There’s nothing sweet about Winter (as we freeze today in sub zero weather) however,… Continue reading
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Feb 16 2015 Salad Fatigue? Let’s re-invent the preliminary course!
Craveable deliciousness, of color, texture and and great flavor, first course through late night… Continue reading
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Feb 09 2015 Small is the New Luxury
It used to be that “incubator” meant a place where little chicks were hatched.… Continue reading
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Feb 02 2015 Entertaining Company’s Website Refresh 2015
As caterers we are in the business of refreshing on a daily basis…refreshing drinks,… Continue reading
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Jan 26 2015 Corporate Shout Out
Every party tells a story and we love a corporate event where catering, tabletop,… Continue reading
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Jan 18 2015 Cuisine Choreography of a Chicago Sangeet
What happens when two food obsessed South Asian clients come together as a couple… Continue reading
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Jan 05 2015 Calabria Holiday
Calabria is quirky.
Having just celebrated the holidays around the table with my delightful Calabrian… Continue reading
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Dec 23 2014 Food+Entertaining Trends for 2015
Around this end of year holiday time we are happily producing events for 2014… Continue reading
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Dec 15 2014 Eating in Color :: Marsala
Until last week, when I thought about Marsala (if I thought about it at… Continue reading
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Dec 08 2014 Holiday Headphones, Please!
Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens, Bright Copper Kettles and Warm Woolen Mittens… Continue reading
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Dec 01 2014 Celebrating Beyond Borders
Immigration borders, Syrian Borders, Israeli Borders, Ebola Borders…much conversation about borders in the news… Continue reading
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Nov 24 2014 What will I make today?
“What will I make today”? It’s a sign that hangs over my home office… Continue reading
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Nov 17 2014 Make Mine a Double~ Chez Chicago
I’m old enough to know who Milton Berle is but too young to remember his… Continue reading
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Nov 10 2014 Apple Crush
In case you need a reason to love Fall, we’re mixing up apple-based cocktails… Continue reading
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Oct 28 2014 Travel to Chennai for Lace, Why Not?
It all started with a search for lace, trim and embroidery to complete a… Continue reading
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Oct 05 2014 Take-Aways Ideas & Inspirations
Simple can be stunning, right? We’re often found dreaming about how to serve our… Continue reading
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Oct 04 2014 Summer is a State of Mind
Summer is officially “over” on Labor Day but we’re not buying any of that!… Continue reading
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Oct 01 2014 German Food Inspirations from the Source
Chilled German Lager…
Salty and Brown Pretzel Rolls…
Grilled Bratwurst with spicy mustard…
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Aug 30 2014 Late Summer Drinks, OUTDOORS
After being indoors all week, and anticipating the cold Chicago months ahead, savoring summer… Continue reading
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Aug 16 2014 Dinner for 1000? Done.
What takes 80 front-of-house staff, 70 Chafers, 7 Double Door Refrigerated Coolers, and 48,000… Continue reading
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Jun 24 2014 Flights..One Two Three
Flights of Fancy feature in CS Brides magazine.
Taking the expected, (i.e. such as butter)… Continue reading -
Jun 12 2014 Garden Party!
Inspired by a client’s small party space, a vintage garden cart laden with abundance… Continue reading
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Feb 21 2014 #MonthofLove & Wedding Styles
At our recent end of year wrap up and holiday get together, Anthony, of… Continue reading