The sun is out and it's time to meet up with friends and family.  Start up the bar-b-q, break out the cooler, and get the party started.  One of the unsolved mysterious of this time of year is how to keep drinks cool.  Most people arrange soda cans and bottles like clay soldiers side by side then dump ice on top.  Others do the old can fling.  Throw stuff in there and then throw the ice on there.  Some even put the ice in first then try to force cans and bottles into the ice.  This is not the most efficient way to cool down drinks.  The following solution works for cans and bottles, and a mixture of both. 

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Put drinks of the same type on their side and make stackable rows.  Leave a couple inches of space on both sides of each row.  Then fill these rows with ice.  This will ensure that the top and bottom of every can is touching ice.  You can maximize this by adding some water so that all surfaces are touching the ice cold water.  Your guests will thank you because all the drinks will get cold quickly, and you will be able to fit more in the cooler.  In addition your drink selection will be sorted, so no one has to dive their hands into freezing cold water.  No more scuba diving for a specific drink since they are all lined up nicely. 

Remember those that we are remembering this Memorial Day Weekend.

Some times its better to go with classic simple elegance.  A bride to be can get so caught up in getting this and adding that.  Before long what should be fun can become a stressful annoyance.  Don't let this happen.  First try to keep an open mind about things.  There are so many options available from venues to cakes to entertainment.  Stay flexible and don't try to control everything.  There is no worse memory for guests than reminiscing about the bridezilla at a wedding they attended. 

Try to select a color and a theme for your wedding.  Remember you can almost always color match things 100% but it might cost you a little more..  Some times you can save a bundle by flexible. 

                                                                                                                Simple can also be elegant!

Did you think of something yet?  

You make key lime pie!


Key lime pie is a delicious lime treat with just enough tartness to keep you coming back for more.  Key limes have a bit more tartness than traditional limes. 

Did you know they are so named after Key West, Florida, thus key limes.  For a key lime pie to be an authentic key lime pie many insist on only using limes from this region, though it's usually made with key lime juice.  Either way, it's a nice treat for all.  The smooth creaminess of the pie with the crumbly crust makes our mouths water.  Some are topped with whip cream, but we prefer the stand alone.  Mmm mm!

So the next time life gives you limes, make key lime pie!

Make sure you have a guest list for your next event, big or small.

The bigger your event, the more important this is.


Make a list, and check it twice.  Find out who is going to your party, and who hasn't been nice!


Having a guest list can be especially helpful for bigger events like weddings when other people other than the bride and groom like your caterer, coordinator, or security will be seating and checking guests in.  Though this will not guarantee that everything will go off without a hitch, it greatly minimizes issues and makes for a more enjoyable and smooth event for all.  

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Make your guest list and set it up by tables.  Don't worry too much about having a table that is not 100% full.  You want your guests to be seated with at least one other person they know.  This helps to start the conversation at the table and makes it less awkward for all involved.  An occasional empty seat can be a good thing since after the formalities start people tend to move around.  That empty space you might have been so worried about suddenly be filled.   

One more thing to remember.  Decide if you will have a head table or sweetheart table or not.  Though most do not get used very much during the festivities we feel it is important to at least have a sweetheart table set up.  This gives the guests of honor an official station that everyone respects and no one else dares to sit there.  Once the party gets going go sit with mom and dad or whoever you would like.  

Remember do your event your way, but remember there are certain unwritten rules that most guests will observe at any event.  

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Cater By Design is Preferred Caterer of the Ebell Club of Anaheim.  With over 20 years of catering and events experience the staff at Cater By Design will take care of all the details to ensure you have a smooth and well run event. Contact us at (714) 482 - DISH or (714) 482 - 3474 to schedule a tour of the beautiful Ebell Club of Anaheim.  


This is a great facility to have your next corporate event, reunion or a romantic wedding for you and up to 200 of your closest friends and family. There is plenty of parking on site and on the perimeter of the facility. 

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has approximately 3,000 square feet of open hall space to host your event.  The venue comes with a fully functional raised stage, and hardwood floors throughout.  The charm and nostalgia of it being listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings is evident throughout.  

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March Madness is here and it's time to get together with family and friends and root for your favorite team, the occasional Cinderella upset, and off course enjoy some grub along the way!

We're going to be giving you some cool recipes you can try out the next time you throw a bash or enjoy this yummy food any time.  

First up.  In the first round is Ravioli Lasagna  Click the link       \/

Special thanks to the Daily Meal for this recipe. 

Ravioli Lasagna
Ingredients
• PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
• 1 cup frozen loose cut leaf spinach
• 2 cans (15 oz each) Chef Boyardee® Beef Ravioli
• 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained well
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place spinach in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH 2 minutes; squeeze spinach dry.
2. Combine ravioli, drained tomatoes and Italian seasoning in medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture is hot. Combine cottage cheese, spinach and black pepper in small bowl.
3. Place half of ravioli mixture in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of cottage cheese mixture and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
This post is brought to you on behalf of Chef Boyardee. Visit Chef Boyardee’s home page for other ways of cooking with kids and recipes like ravioli lasagna.
 



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