Once you have arrived at the idea stage it is great to begin a business catering plan. Be meticulous when you detail how the catering business will be operated, managed and capitalized. The following checklist can help you organize your ideas into the beginning of a business catering plan.
Personal chefs are no doubt appealing as people aim to spend more time with their family while eating healthy fresh food. The good news is, A personal chef is often as affordable as a meal eaten out in a restaurant.
The sun was shining on the sea (and nearby Shilshole Bay) when I made the acquaintance Renee Erickson's new oyster bar, the Walrus and the Carpenter. The sun was also shining through the patio doors, casting a golden glow on the zinc bar (the province of co-owner Jeremy Price), on smiling patrons supping on seafood (among other prettily arranged small-plates) and on Renee herself, who has plenty of reason to smile these days.

With the growing use of reusable grocery bags, Shelly Orr of Re-Market at Etsy, is trying out her idea of reusable produce bags. What do you guys think? Would you bring your own bags for produce and bulk items?
Reusable Produce Bags | $7.50 for set of 3

Found this great fork and knife decal from a French company Harmonie Intérieure. Available in four sizes and 58 different colors. [via Oh Joy]
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