Politicos Pause But Parties Don't at GOP Convention

The threat of Hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast put the damper on appearances by some politicians at the Republican National Convention, but the party pace continues unabated....

Galas: Caterer Stages Baby's First Bash

By Natasha Garber

We definitely took care of the adults, but we absolutely had those kids covered, says Joann Roth-Oseary of the 20 young guests and 75 accompanying grownups...

Food for Fetes: Menu Trends with Staying Power

By Christine Landry

"Trend" can be a dirty word, often amounting to little more than a flash in the pan. Instead, event chefs prefer their pans to sizzle with something that has...

Salmonella Scare Over, FDA Says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday rescinded its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeño and Serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico....

Mexican Serrano Peppers Added to FDA Warning List

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week added serrano peppers from Mexico to its list of foods that consumers should avoid....

Confetti: Dinner in the Sky Takes Diners Aloft

Brussels, Belgium-based Dinner in the Sky proves the sky really is the limit when it comes to dining options. With the ability to take 22 guests to a...

Food for Fetes: Event Menus for Themes and Variations

By Christine Landry

Sometimes you need a blood-red cocktail to go with your Halloween vampire bash. Other times, there's not a theme in sight but the menu can still add signature...

Party Pace Heats Up for Dem, GOP Conventions

The U.S. presidential election is still three months away, but two far bigger events--at least in terms of special events--are coming up quickly. The Democratic National Convention comes to Denver Aug. 25-28, followed by the Republican National Convention Sept. 1-4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul. ...

U.S. Peppers Cleared, but Be Leery of Lobster Liver

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave the all-clear to jalapeno and serrano peppers grown in the United States, revoking its warning issued just two days before that consumers completely avoid the chiles....

FDA Confirms Jalapenos as Salmonella Source; Tomatoes OK'd

After three months and nearly 1,260 cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. and Canada, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it found a Mexican-grown jalapeno pepper at a Texas distribution facility contaminated with the rare Saintpaul strain of salmonella....