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It's called a house warming for a reason so we thought, what better way to warm a house than with a soup menu? The client had fond memories of parties her parents would throw with a menu of nothing but rich, soul satisfying soups accompanied by cheese plates and homemade breads. Given that, our menu staples were three very different soups (and one chili) served from heavy saucepans right in the kitchen. It just so happened that the party fell on St. Patrick's Day so I guess you could say we made the party green by using compostable Verterra plates (made with fallen leaves) and cups labeled very simply with "Soup." Another way we did that was by including an irresistible specialty drink called Green 17. No mystery here. It had 17 ingredients (for the March 17th date) and it was green! In addition to being a house warming, this event was also a birthday party so dessert required a little special attention. In all, there was a lot to celebrate! The house had yet to be f...

BY MICHELLE NOWAK, EVENT PRODUCER, GOOD GRACIOUS! EVENTS With the recent change in day-light savings time, spring is in full blossom, and we've been emersed recently planning baby showers, wedding showers, wine tasting, jazz brunches, and so on.... one thing they've all seemed to have in common... "we want sort of a light, airy, casual, but still chic and classy PICNIC feel! I LOVE a picnic as much as the rest. We all know summer as been known for BBQ's, Seafood Clam Bakes, Pool Parties and Wedding Season hysteria, so as we saddle up for the summer months I say we embrace this Spring Fling and Have a Picnic... here's a few ideas! We get asked a lot for boxed lunches and always coming up with new cute ways to serve and and easy for transport. A delicious grilled chicken served over a bed of spring vegetable cous cous, tomato and black olive frisee three cheese tartlet, and bite of petite berry pies for sweetness. I don't know about you, but with this recent shal...

By Pauline Parry Continuing my series on interesting people in the industry and what makes them tick, I interviewed wedding and event designer, David Pressman over a long lunch. His background in fashion, art and entertainment makes him a wonderful lunch companion and of course a meticulous designer. A quote in his bio says it all: "It was designer Mary McFadden that introduced David to some of the most high-profile women in the world, telling him that intelligence and a quick wit would serve him well in a world dominated by women." Of course, that combination took him far in the New York fashion world, then later the event world. When he transferred his center of gravity from New York to Los Angeles and started David Pressman Events , it served him well here too! In the spirit of our long lunch that meandered from subject to subject, I am doing something different with photos of David's work in this post and have placed them between questions. Think of each as a deliciou...

BY AARON KANIECKI It was that time of year again, the one that every caterer and planner in the world looks forward to� Catersource and Event Solutions conference in Las Vegas! Good Gracious! was heading to Vegas this year with a total of six nominations � five for the ICA CATIEs and one for the Event Solutions Spotlight Awards. These are internationally recognized awards for excellence in their respective categories. Catersource has taken on a life of its own; it is a haven for designers, chefs and planners alike where they can be inspired, educated and network to their heart�s content. With the fantastic array of seminars and inspiration zones, you are guaranteed to find something, somewhere that is going to help you leaps and bounds. It�s not all about the frilly fun stuff; owners can also learn more about the �dos� and �don�ts� of running a business, maybe learn more about sales, how to set targets, how to manage your staff. There is something for everyone. Attending the 2012 Cater...

Well branded! While there is no doubt about what type of events J-BAR-H Texas Catering creates, where John Homrighausen is concerned, there are always surprises! By Pauline Parry In my ongoing series in which I ask industry professionals a few personal and professional questions, I turned my focus on Houston's John Homrighausen. John is smart, sharp and funny and Over the top. He is from Texas after all! I invite your to get to know him here, then really get to know him on Facebook (he doesn't Tweet because 140 characters is not enough characters for John) where he offers daily insights that are both motivational and hilarious, and where he�s brilliantly branded his catering firm and his new Ranch Bakery with his own, big Texas personality! As home is where the heart is I'm always curious to find out more about where people live? How would you describe where you live? Our home is what we call �Hill Country Casual.� There is a lot of rough wood and stone in the home and...