And why stop there!
Add a signature shot to your bar, guests will love this!  Blue Hawaiian, Cosmopolitan,
Green Apple, & Piña Colada shots are all popular choices.

                          

 

Orlando, FL– January 11, 2013 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Creations Catering and Events has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2013 for Best Caterer in Orlando, FL

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Creations Catering and Event’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was selected based on the positive experiences expressed by  past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site with over one million reviews.  While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Creations Catering and Events.

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2013 are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements from the previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.  As a Bride’s Choice Awards winner, Creations Catering and Events is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.

“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program continues to recognize  the elite wedding professionals who exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize Creations Catering and Events for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

Creations Catering and Events is thrilled to be one of the top Caterer in Orlando, FL in the WeddingWire Network of sites, which include leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2013.

For more information about Creations Catering and Events, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/creations-catering-events-sanford/952ad7a36ee4fefa.html

To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com/brides-choice-awards.

About WeddingWire, Inc. WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

                          

If you live in the U.S. it is difficult to avoid items in the supermarket that do not contain at least some genetically modified food. But if you know how to identify these items you can keep your consumption of it to a minimum. Here are some tips on how you can avoid GM foods:

1. Look for “100% organic.” U.S. and Canadian laws do not allow food labels that say “100% organic” to contain any genetically engineered food, including foods that have been fed genetically modified feed.
Even if a food is simply labeled “organic”, it can still contain up to 30% of genetically modified food.

2. Look for foods that specify the product is “non-GM” or “GMO-free.”

3. The numbers on the stickers you find on produce indicate how the product was grown. •A 4-digit number indicates the food was conventionally grown. •A 5-digit number beginning with an 8 is a genetically modified food. However, not all GM foods can be identified because PLU labeling is optional. •A 5-digit number beginning with a 9 indicates it is organic.

4. Educate yourself on which GMO foods are the most common:

•Soybeans – This includes soy flour, soy isolates, soy lecithin, soy protein and isoflavones. Ensure that soy based products such as tofu, soy milk, edamame contain a label stating it is organic to be sure it doesn’t include GM foods.

•Corn – The corn-based product most difficult to avoid is high fructose corn syrup. It is included in a large percentage of processed foods and baked goods, not to mention soda. Any food label with “corn” anything on it should be avoided unless it states it is 100% organic. Plain popcorn (no butter) is an exception, as there is currently no genetically engineered plain popcorn yet on the market. Buy fruit juices that are 100% juice and don’t contain high fructose corn syrup, which is almost certainly from genetically modified corn.

•Canola or Rapeseed – Canola oil, made from the rapeseed plant, comes almost certainly from genetically engineered crops.  It is used extensively as cooking oil and in margarine.

•Cottonseed oil -  A primary ingredient in shortening, vegetable oil and margarine, none of which are healthy fats. It is also used in processed foods such as potato chips and other fried foods.

•Dairy – To increase milk production, some farmers inject cows with the genetically engineered hormone rBGH or rBST. They also may be fed genetically modified food in the form of feed and hay unless the product specifically states that it is organic. Look for products that advertise themselves as rBGH- or rBST-free.

•Sugar beets – There is no way of knowing if a product labeled as containing “sugar” comes from only sugar cane or if it also includes sugar derived from beets, as labeling is not required. To avoid beet sugar look for products labeled as being made with evaporated cane sugar, 100% cane sugar or organic sugar.

5. Avoid sweeteners that use aspartame. Aspartame is derived from genetically modified microorganisms and is the sweetener used in products such as NutraSweet® and Equal®. Artificial sweeteners are far worse for your health than sugar and should be avoided whenever possible.

6. To avoid meat with GMOs, make sure the animal was 100% grass-fed or pasture-fed. For animals such as pigs and poultry that cannot be 100% grass-fed, it’s better to look for meat that is labeled as 100% organic.

Look for wild caught fish instead of farm raised, as farm raised fish are fed fish meal containing GM grains. Eggs should be labeled 100% organic, as those labeled only “free-range“, “natural“, or “cage-free” are not necessarily free of GMO’s.

7. Buy as much food as you can at local farmers’ markets. Most genetically modified food comes from large industrial farms. At a farmers’ market you can also talk directly with the farmer to find out how the food is grown. Local Harvest is a website where you can find the markets and farms nearest you.

8. Buy fresh foods rather than processed ones. Foods that you prepare yourself are almost always healthier than anything you can buy pre-made.

Cooking healthy food doesn’t have to be stressful. There are many simple, healthy meals that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes.

                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

The menu is set and you’ve picked out your favorite colors.  Now it’s time to focus on drinks.  Add a personal touch to your bar menu by choosing a signature cocktail. Pick a beverage that stars your favorite liquor, matches your color scheme, or just sounds delicious.

A bonus for the budget-conscious: You can save money by offering wine, beer, and a signature cocktail, rather than a full bar.

For another personal touch, write the name or recipe of your drink on cocktail tags or coasters!

                          

All corporate team building events are great entertainment providers, just as vacations are.  These events provide realistic experiences that empower members to contribute to common goals. Corporate team building events also provide a great opportunity for team members to get to know each other and establish strong working relationships.

Orlando Kart Center

                          

Summer is here!! 

The season of fantastic wine and seafood.

While there are no set rules for pairing wines and food,  it helps to keep the texture of the dish in mind while pairing it with a wine.

Here are a few dishes from the sea and a few wines that you may want to pair with them.

Shrimp:
Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc
(if you prefer breaded or tempura shrimp, go with a Sparkling Brut or a nice  Micro Brew)

Crab:
Sparkling Brut or dry Riesling

Tuna:
whites and reds will pair nicely
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Merlot

Sushi:
Dry Reisling or Sparkling Brut

Salmon or Swordfish:
Because of its weightier texture, you can go with either white or red.
Pinot Noir is a perfect match!

Raw Oysters:
Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Brut, Chardonnay, or dry Chenin Blanc

You’ll find that a well paired wine and food can make all the difference! The wine enhancing the flavor of the food and the food intensifying the qualities of the wine.  The best part is it doesn’t have to be expensive- just pair simple, great tasting wine with great tasting food!

                          

The latest trend in weddings and dinner parties are Family style entrees. It incorporates a more casual tone rather than dinners that come plated to each guest. The idea of passing around serving dishes and helping one’s self  is meant to set the mood of family dinners. I think it’s a fantastic idea and I have some pointers on how you can make your family style wedding dinner a hit!

It is important to choose menu items that are hardy and will keep their form. Flaky fish fillets are too difficult to serve from a platter. The fish will break apart, leaving a mess for the next guest. Another item I would not suggest is soup.

Foods that are great for Family Style Dinners:

* Italian food:  Eggplant Parmagiana, Chicken Picatta, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Lasagna.

* Indian food:  Curry Chicken, Chicken Masala and traditional side dishes with Nan Bread.

* Chicken Dishes, Beef/Steak, Pork dishes.

*Fish/Seafood:  Shrimp Scampi, Paella, Salmon Wellingtons, Lobster Thermadore.

Cupcakes make a great family style alternative to cakes. Cupcakes are the newest trend in Wedding desserts and can be enjoyed by everyone!

                          

These aren’t your ordinary messy keg beers, they are presented in an attractive fridge/freezer set up with the taps attached for dispensing. So no foam, no ice, and we can even provide the  frozen glasses! This is awesome!

Call us for details:
407-328-4242

Please help to spread the word- Cheers!