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T&C Journal
Sharing recipes, events, and advice.
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How to Host the Ultimate Valentine's Day Party
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples—it’s the perfect occasion to gather friends, family, or colleagues for a festive and love-filled celebration! Make it a Galentine’s get-together, a romantic soirée, or a corporate Valentine’s mixer. Taste and Company is here to help you host an unforgettable event.
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International Holiday Cocktail Party
Happy Holiday Season!! As a twist for the holidays this year, we’ve created a diverse appetizer menu to celebrate the cultural international festivities of the winter season.
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Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween! We hope it is full of ghosts, ghouls and the very best creepy treats! From all of us at Taste and Company.
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Health-Conscious Catering
Let’s celebrate AND feel good! At a party, the temptation can be gnawing with all of the sweets and goodies. We've put together a menu so you can enjoy the party and the food!
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Beach Side Picnic
Celebrate the sun, surf, and sand with an array of beachie delights. We’ve curated a list of beach side bites, perfect for a day in Santa Monica, Malibu, or the South Bay!
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Father’s Day Sports Themed Buffet
Sports and Dads go hand in hand. Celebrate Father’s Day with these sports themed nosh stations sure to spoil both Pops and the kids. Enjoy today or on Game Day!
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Cocktails of the Spring 2.0
Here are four more refreshing beverages to add to your next spring or summer gathering!
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St. Paddy’s Day Cocktail Party
We’ve created a menu that will have your guests enjoying the holiday with St. Paddy’s day hors d’oeuvres and sipping on something a little tastier than a green tinted lager.
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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to our wonderful clients! Let’s celebrate together in 2024!
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Baked Brie & Cranberry Bites
This Thanksgiving, we invite you to savor the subtle allure of our twist on a classic. Enjoy mini Baked Brie & Cranberry bites with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries, an hors d’oeuvre that provides a perfect treat before the big meal.
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6 Spooktacular Fall Catering Ideas
Bring on the costumes, have your DJ put Monster Mash and Thriller on repeat, and apply these six creatively creepy catering ideas for your spooktacular party this fall in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills, where ever you may be! They’ll leave your guests spellbound!
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Celebrate smALL Things
Celebrating small wins are important for all of us. It keeps us motivated to keep living in the vibration of joy. Here’s a list of 5 overlooked reasons to gather and play:
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Summer BBQ Steak Rubs
It’s summer time, and the livin’ is perfect for barbecue! Sometime a good steak rub can be the flavor punch to wow guests at a summer barbecue. Check out this recipe for a zinger coffee rub, a little spicy, a little tangy, and extra scrumptious!
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Mocktail Hour
Try out one of these refreshing mocktail recipes from friends of Taste and Company, and one from our very own collection. Enjoy!
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What’s In Season this Spring?
It’s early April! Let’s see what Southern California has to offer. According to the Seasonal Food Guide here are 10 fruits and vegetables that should be ripening up in the garden now:
Happy Valentine’s Day
A staple at Taste and Company for Valentine’s day and wedding events are the classic heart shaped cake pops. Check out this recipe so you can share the love this holiday!
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Thanksgiving Turkey All Rolled Up
Thanksgiving is just days away. Can you smell it now? The sweet scent of candied yams and turkey, the unwavering aroma of tradition? Get this recipe for Turkey Roulade to wow your guests.
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The Great Pumpkin
The season is screaming The Great Pumpkin is here! View our evening meal with the pumpkin as the star of each course. Let us know what you think.
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There’s no wrong way to eat a stone fruit.
While eating a plump peach or nectarine on its own in its purest form is scrumptiously rewarding as it bursts in your mouth; like a Reeses cup, there’s no wrong way to eat a peach…
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3 Adorable Dessert Stations for the Kid in You
Gotta love those timeless treats. Here are the top three Taste and Company kid winning and adult celebrated dessert stations we love to display.