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May 24 2019 
Oh Baby, Barbecue – Recipes for Summer 2019
Crank up the Mary J. Blige, fire up the Webber, and mix that pitcher… Continue reading
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May 09 2019 
BBQ-Style Backyard Catering for Memorial Day
Brush the snow off the Weber, haul out the patio chairs and shake the… Continue reading
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Apr 18 2019 
How to Use Mango: 4 Creative Mango Ideas
With the sun shining through the windows of the EC office this afternoon, we… Continue reading
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Apr 16 2019 
Chicago Farmers Markets: Our 2019 Preview
Two good pieces of news: the sun has finally come out, and Farmers Market… Continue reading
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Apr 10 2019 
Chicago’s First Lady Events Menu 2019
Summertime in Chicago is such a beautiful time of year. Chicagoans radiate positive energy.… Continue reading
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Mar 26 2019 
Sweet and Springy Pantone Living Coral Cocktails
This spring, we’re awake to color. It’s been a long, low-fi winter and we’re… Continue reading
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Feb 27 2019 
Let’s Get Seasonal, Seasonal! New 2019 Menu Inspirations
The snow is melting (we hope), and the trees are shaking off the winter… Continue reading
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Jan 31 2019 
#ByeDryJanuary! Our Dry Cocktail and Martini Recs
#DryJanuary is just about over—did you make it? We participated too….in our own way.… Continue reading
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Jan 29 2019 
Hut! Our Offensive Play for Game Day Catering
Goal! Home run? Touchdown? That’s the one. We’re not always totally up to speed… Continue reading
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Dec 21 2018 
A Very Merry Christmas Wedding
All I want for Christmas is you, baby! What better backdrop for a winter… Continue reading
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Nov 28 2018 
Kevin and Sarah – A North Shore Wedding Celebration
Just north of the Chicago city limits, along the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, lies… Continue reading
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Nov 12 2018 
Gracious Buffets: A Sample Thanksgiving Catering Menu
Nothing beats the annual November chill like quality time with friends and family, but… Continue reading
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Oct 16 2018 
Oktoberfest: Sampling the World in Small Bites
When you think “Oktoberfest,” you likely immediately think of beer—big steins of the stuff… Continue reading
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Oct 09 2018 
Sweet and Savory Snacks: Our Fave Fall Flavors
Fall flavors are as warm and rich as the changing leaves on the trees… Continue reading
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Oct 05 2018 
A Hair-Raising Corporate Halloween Party
Hello, October! Flip those desk calendars and start planning your costume on lunch. The… Continue reading
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Sep 21 2018 
Fall’s the Apple of Our Eye: Apple for Dinner
An apple a day…means fall is on its way! One of the most common… Continue reading
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Sep 18 2018 
Keeping the Summer Alive with Warm Weather Cuisines
Once September hits, it can feel like fall is quickly approaching, even with weeks… Continue reading
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Sep 10 2018 
A Very 2018 Rosh Hashanah: Going Green
L’shanah tovah! For those who may not know, the Jewish community celebrates the Jewish… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2018 
The Daily Brine
So you’re in a (dill) pickle. You love the bright and briney flavor of… Continue reading
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Jul 12 2018 
Boston-Themed Food to Celebrate Beantown
Endless days, coId drinks and your hometown team stepping up to the plate—it’s summertime… Continue reading
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Jul 03 2018 
Feels Like Nostalgia and Tastes Like Summer
Pastel pedal pushers and gingham clam diggers. Penny loafers and Aloha shirts. Sipping on… Continue reading
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Jun 28 2018 
This Summer What We’re Craving: Mighty Microgreens
It’s sunny, humid mid-summer here in Chicago, and we’re taking our green thumb out… Continue reading
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Jun 08 2018 
How to Eat the Rainbow: High Vibration Foods for Wholesome Health
Pride 2018 is here, and it’s time to play! With the innumerable shows, celebrations,… Continue reading
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Jun 05 2018 
We’re Smoking! How We Smoke Butter, Cheese and More in the EC Kitchen
It may only be June, but we’re already smoldering this summer. We’ve decided to… Continue reading
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May 24 2018 
Summer Dessert Buffet
Beautiful light, blush pink is still a very popular color for summer weddings. We… Continue reading
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May 08 2018 
Warm Weather Foods: South America
In the Midwest, we look forward to the hot summer days of grilling our… Continue reading
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Apr 26 2018 
Plant-Based Protein
The world of meat eaters is changing. We know this based on the amount… Continue reading
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Mar 20 2018 
Spring Has Sprung Inspirations
Spring Salads
We love the vibrant colors,produce, and edible flower garnishes of Spring. Each of… Continue reading -
Mar 01 2018 
Healthy + Hearty St. Patrick’s Day
When we think of March, we think of St Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day… Continue reading
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Feb 26 2018 
EC Real Event: Galleria Marchetti Tented Wedding
This beautiful wedding was a challenge we gladly accepted. The client wanted the room… Continue reading
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Jan 25 2018 
All Things Chocolate
In December, we catered a corporate holiday party that was all things chocolate. There… Continue reading
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Jan 16 2018 
From Root To Table
January tends be a busy month. Full of new obligations, new exciting projects and… Continue reading
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Jan 04 2018 
Detox For The New Year
For a lot of people, the new year means healthy new years resolutions. Although… Continue reading
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Dec 26 2017 
Survivor Themed Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Anyone that was a fan of the hit show Survivor would have loved to… Continue reading
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Dec 21 2017 
Holiday Party Inspiration
Winter wonderland was the inspiration for this holiday party at Loft 21. So our… Continue reading
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Dec 04 2017 
December in Chicago
It is a beautiful time of year around the city. Holiday happiness is in… Continue reading
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Nov 28 2017 
Planted Based Menu
This month we have been talking a lot about vegan and vegetarian eating. It… Continue reading
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Nov 06 2017 
Elevated Thanksgiving
It’s that beautiful time of year again to start welcoming friends and family into… Continue reading
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Oct 31 2017 
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Our chefs are making freshly baked golden… Continue reading
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Oct 24 2017 
New Seasonal Cocktails
We are adding three new seasonal cocktails to our roster. Our Beverage Manager, Tom… Continue reading
