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FYI Magazine "Food & Beverage"

Best Food Choices for a Crowd

Some people cringe at the thought of hosting a crowd, not because of the people, but because they don't know where to start regarding food.

Cooking or catering for a crowd doesn't have to be a stressful situation when food choices are made based on what can fill the bellies of guests in the easiest fashion. Here are some pointers that can get any host or hostess started.

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Flavorful vegetarian does exist

Non-vegetarians might wonder how tasty a vegetarian diet can truly be. However, many vegetarian dishes are loaded with flavor, ensuring those who prefer meat and poultry can still enjoy a vegetarian dish no matter how strong their personal preferences.

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Food safety pointers for parties

Food is an integral part of any special event, party or impromptu get-together. Ensuring the food is handled and served in a safe manner is the key to keeping guests from getting ill.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that more than 200 known diseases are transmitted through food. Physical reactions can range from mild gastroenteritis to life-threatening neurologic, hepatic and renal syndromes. Food-related diseases often send people to the hospital, but these conditions are largely preventable.

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Where it's smoked it's delicious

Smoking is one of the oldest ways to preserve fish, used long before refrigeration. And while smoked salmon has been a standard as an appetizer in entertaining for decades, it has come a long way from its traditional roots. Today smoked salmon is making its way into a variety of diverse and tasty dishes from salads to chowders, meaning that 

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Gifts to make foodies say, "Mmmmm"

Cooking is a rewarding hobby and meals, when shared with friends and family, are a great opportunity to sit down and stay abreast of all the goings-on in the lives of your loved ones. For some, however, food is more than just a hobby, it's a passion.
 
Those especially passionate about their food are affectionately known as "foodies."

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