A Pot ‘O Chili

Chili seems to be a school or church gathering favorite dish. You can make tons of it for very little cost and it can be made in a variety of ways to meet many different pallets. I’ve recently seen some organizations use chili-making as the focus for a teambuilding exercise or fun activity for theirContinue reading “A Pot ‘O Chili”

Portion Distortion

When ordering food for a buffet meal at an event, it can be tricky to get the guarantee right. There are many factors involved outside of a simple number of people. Are the attendees men or women? Older or younger? Is the meal breakfast or dinner? What day of the week is it? What timeContinue reading “Portion Distortion”

Buffet Math Basics

I don’t know anyone who likes standing in a line, especially one that doesn’t seem to be moving very fast, and definitely not when they’re hungry. Buffet-style seems to be the most popular way to serve a meal lately, but not everyone executes these well. There is a bit of coordination to a buffet, itContinue reading “Buffet Math Basics”

The New Liquid Gold

Coffee drinkers know how important coffee is to us. I haven’t met a Certified Meeting Professional yet who didn’t need an IV drip of it every morning while on-site during an event. We certainly know how grumpy our attendees get if they can’t have their morning coffee the minute they open their eyes. Trust me,Continue reading “The New Liquid Gold”