Food is an integral part of any party so one must choose a catering service wisely. But how does one choose the right caterer for an event? It is important to do a lot of research, check references, and often request a sampling to make your final decision among the many catering services available.
Enjoy this collection of some of our favorite quotes as famous people utter their musings on food and wine.

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

I spotted this in an issue of Bon Appétit and think it's simply beautiful. It is a splurge, but if you are a wine lover as I am, a decanter like this blue one by Nouvel Studio will be used often.
Monja Decanter | $105 at Vivi
The e-mail from a colleague came Tuesday afternoon, when I was hunkered down in front of my computer at the Seattle Times office: "On the Fly opened its door today. Just strolled down there to check it out. You should, too." A half hour later I was on the fly myself, strolling down street to check out the new Flying Fish's take-out adjunct, as directed.
Hundreds of people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in three U.S. states and possibly more, and health officials on Wednesday dramatically expanded a recall to 380 million eggs.