Top 5 Most Expensive Las Vegas Wedding Packages

Known as “The Marriage Capital of the World” for good reason, most people know that tying the knot in Vegas is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to get married. What most people don’t know, is that Vegas is where you’ll also find some of the most luxurious, extravagant and expensive wedding packages around.

With packages ranging from for a “Desk Wedding” at A Las Vegas Wedding Chapel (the minister literally sits at his desk and marries you!) all the way to the ,090 Elegant Affair Ceremony package at the Wynn Hotel & Casino, there are literally hundreds of different Vegas wedding packages to choose from.

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In case you were wondering what casinos offer the most expensive wedding packages in Vegas, here they are:

1. ,090 – The Elegant Affair Ceremony at the Wynn Hotel & Casino

When you book the most expensive wedding package in Vegas, you expect to be pampered. The Elegant Affair Ceremony package at the Wynn Hotel & Casino does not disappoint.

After being picked up at the airport by your private chauffeur who will take you to the courthouse to get your marriage license, you’ll be checked in to your extraordinary 2,490 sq ft Wynn Fairway Villa (which features a stunning views of the golf course, a private patio and private massage treatment room) where you’ll stay for two nights.

Getting ready for the big day includes pampering for both the bride and groom. While the groom is enjoying not one, but two rounds of golf with a private caddy, the bride is treated to a pre-wedding day visit to The Salon for an up-do and make-up application and a Spa manicure and pedicure with a paraffin treatment (the Bride returns the next day to The Salon for her wedding day up-do and make-up application). Lest the groom feel left out, the package also includes a hot lather shave and classic manicure from The Salon’s Barbershop for him.

For the actual wedding, couples will enjoy an extravagant floral packages (customized bouquet and boutonniere, as well as eight custom-designed pew arrangements and an aisle runner generously covered in a pathway of delicate rose petals) and two hours in the private bridal salon. An extensive photography and video package rounds out the ceremony highlights.

Other indulgences include a Good Luck Ritual Massage, customized for two in your villa, followed by peppermint foot treatments, moisturizing hand therapies and aromatic scalp treatments.

Additional treats include a lavish “morning tasting” for two served in bed – complete with Italian mimosas, Dinner for two at Alex, plus two glasses of Tete de Cuvee Champagne from Alex’s champagne cart, and Fondue for two in your villa paired with a special bottle of dessert wine. During your stay you’ll also receive two VIP indulgence package tickets to Le Reve.

The extravagant goodie bag includes one bottle of Veuve Clicquot, “La Grande Dame” Rose Champagne, a bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte Premier Cru Brut Champagne and a special wedding gift, two glasses of Nicolas Feuillatte Premier Cru Brut Champagne to toast to your life together and two monogrammed spa robes as a memento.

Both the Bride and Groom are exceptionally pampered in the Elegant Affair Ceremony. But if there are guests that want to attend, you’ll have to let them know that they’re on their own when it comes to festivities and food & drink.

2. ,500 – Decadence All-Inclusive Ceremony & Reception (up to 50 guests) at Mandalay Bay

This ultimate all-inclusive event is sure to please as you and 50 of your closest friends and family as you enjoy an exceptionally beautiful wedding ceremony and cocktail reception at the Mandalay Bay. You can just sit back and relax as you let your personal wedding planner take care of all of the details for you!

Your package begins with a private chauffeur meeting you at the airport, taking you to the get your wedding license and then bringing you to the Mandalay Bay where you’ll check in for three nights in your upscale Honeymoon Suite.

Package amenities include a Wedding Rehearsal, a personalized up-do and make-up application for the Bride at Robert Cromeans Salon on the day of the big event, and a generous floral package with bouquets for the Bride and her Maid-of-Honor as well as boutonnieres for the Groom and his Best Man.

Four hours of photography ensure every precious moment is captured throughout the day. The package also includes 250 photographs, various enlargements of your favorite shots and a DVD of the ceremony as well as private webcasting of the event.

During the ceremony, guests enjoy the beautiful sound of elegant music played by a Pianist while a DJ provides the music for three hours during the reception.

Speaking of the reception, if you choose this all-inclusive package at the Mandalay Bay, you’d better tell your guests to come hungry. The three hour cocktail reception in the private ballroom includes passed hors d’oeuvres and station upon station of delicious food accompanied by a three hour premium brands bar service. A custom wedding cake and champagne toast round out the menu.

Guests will return home with a personalized poker chip favor as a memento of the event.

3. ,000 – Brasilia Ceremony & Reception Package (100 guests) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Invite your favorite 100 guests to Las Vegas enjoy this exceptional all-inclusive ceremony and reception event at the Rio completely planned for you by your personal wedding coordinator.

Pampering includes a couples massage for two, a spa package including a manicure, pedicure and up-do for the Bride on her wedding day.

Your one-night stay in an upgraded Rio Suite also includes breakfast in bed for two, Dinner for Two in one of the Rio’s Owned Restaurants and a Strawberry Kiss Amenity for Two in Suite, and the use of a private Limo for one hour.

Decadent decor and generous flower arrangements turn one of the Rio’s elegant ballrooms into a stunning location for your dinner and dancing reception. Guests will enjoy a fully plated dinner consisting of your choice of a starter, followed by an incredible entree (may we recommend the Petit Filet Mignon served with herbed butter and lobster stuffed prawns….), concluding with wedding cake for dessert and a champagne toast.

Four hours of photography (including a generous print package) and a DVD of the event ensure your memories are preserved for a lifetime.

4. ,500 – Dolce Romanza – Sweet Romance Wedding Package at the Venetian/Palazzo

It doesn’t get any more romantic than a wedding packages from the elegant The Venetian/The Palazzo, where your dream Las Vegas Wedding unites with the storybook charm of old world Italy. When you choose this package, your Personal Event Planner will assist you with ceremony details, a reception (not included in this package), and group accommodations.

The package includes a two night stay in the luxurious Prima Suite and up to to 20% off Suite accommodations on additional nights booked should you wish to extend your stay.

Start by choosing one of the many beautiful ceremony locations around the resort: the stunning Venezia Courtyard, the dramatic Palazzo Waterfall, or the elegant Wedding Chapel. Six lavish floral arrangements will be placed around your ceremony site along with fresh floral aisle markers, perfectly coordinating you’re your 0 floral allowance for your custom-created bouquet and matching boutonniere.

In addition to your ceremony which features string trio live music accompaniment, the package also includes a 30-minute rehearsal, Honeymooner’s Breakfast in Bed, Tuxedo Chocolate-covered Strawberries, a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne and one hour limousine service to be used as you choose.

You’ll also receive the Fortuna Photo Package With Second Camera Upgrade, a DVD of Ceremony in Custom Leather Folio and a Venetian Photo Album.

5. ,000 – The Cosa Bella Wedding Package at the Bellagio

With this Bellagio wedding package, you’ll stay in a luxurious Penthouse Suite for two nights with a Lakeview and High Floor and enjoy additional indulgences such as continental breakfast for two in bed, dinner for two in Picasso or Prime (Beverages, Beverage Tax & Beverage Gratuity Not Included), and a 0.00 Bellagio Gift Certificate to be used in the Salon and/or Spa.

This package includes private Limousine Service from and to McCarran Airport as well as Limousine Service to and from Bellagio to the Marriage License Bureau. Also included is a rehearsal the day before your wedding and a professional harpist will serenade guests during your ceremony.

The floral package includes Bride’s Bouquet and Groom’s Boutonniere Floral Package, six extravagant pew markers with floral sprays and two mantle arrangements, a walkway of fresh white petals for bride’s processional (includes 3 bags) and the use of a custom Bellagio aisle runner.

The generous photography package includes The Cosa Bella Photography Package (see details under Photography Section) one and one half hours of Chapel Time (East or South) inclusive of chapel photography, two additional hours and thirty additional images shot for photography around the resort. You will also receive two DVDs of your wedding ceremony and live broadcast of your wedding ceremony on the internet.

Included as gifts from the Bellagio is One Bottle of Cristal Champagne, Bellagio’s Jean Philippe Maury Gourmet Cho colates, Swarovski Champagne Crystalline Flutes, Two Luxurious Bellagio Suite Robes and a Bellagio Custom Made Tote Bag.

During your stay, you will also enjoy two tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s ‘O’ Show (based on show schedule).

Well a girl can dream, can’t she?!

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Top 5 Most Expensive Las Vegas Wedding Packages

A happy Vegas Bride in 2010, Les Tyler used her personal experience from planning her own Las Vegas wedding and created “The Ultimate Guide to Vegas Wedding Packages”, a comprehensive listing of 827 Wedding Packages available in Vegas.

Available at http://www.PlanaWeddinginVegas.com, the guide provides the most comprehensive, detailed listing of Vegas wedding packages available, and Brides-to-Be are now able to easily and quickly choose the best Vegas wedding package for their budget and their dreams.

“Brides tell me all the time, ‘I had no idea you could get married beside the Mirage’s Volcano on the Strip! (or roll down the aisle in a vintage 64 Pink Caddy while “Elvis” officiates”, or hundreds of other creative wedding options)’. And so I always reply, ‘If you can dream it, Vegas can do it!’” Tyler laughs.

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Cheese Panini

One of the most wonderful things about panini is how versatile they can be. Far from being a sandwich that can only be created several ways, just about any sort of ingredient can be used in. This is most evident when selecting cheese panini recipes – so many sorts of cheese can be used in them.

As a matter of fact, panini is so versatile that practically any sort of cheese can be used in one! That said, however, some kinds make a better match than others. For the benefit of those who need to know, here are some of the more popular cheeses for use in these terrific sandwiches.

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First up is provolone. This is a smooth-skinned, semi-hard cheese that is made with whole cow’s milk. It’s produced mainly in the Po River area of Italy. The flavor of provolone can vary greatly; you can choose between piquant or sharp-flavored varieties to sweet-flavored, much milder sorts, and there are many kinds that fall in between those two extremes.

Next is Swiss cheese, which can refer to either Emmental or Emmentaler cheese (a yellow cheese which is medium-hard and which comes with those characteristic large holes), or several kinds of cheese that are all very similar to Emmental cheese. Emmental cheese can be mild to piquant in flavor, albeit not all that sharp, whereas the Swiss cheeses are bittersweet and nutty. An interesting rule of thumb is that the larger the holes are, in general, the more pronounced the flavor of the cheese.

Up next we have Havarti cheese. This is a smooth, yellow- or cream-colored cheese that, unlike Emmental or Swiss cheese, has very small holes. Its flavor is buttery and the sweetness can vary from brand to brand, or with age as well. It can be slightly acidic, too. Interestingly, if you leave it out in a room-temperature area, it can soften rather fast, so take note of this if you’d like to use it in your panini.

And then there’s Asiago cheese, which can be a good substitute for the somewhat better-known romano and parmesan cheeses. Fresh Asiago cheese is on the whole smooth, but as it ages it becomes more apt to crumble; aged Asiago cheese can taste very similar to Parmesan, and you might be surprised to find some crunchy bits in it thanks to the buildup of a certain amino acid called tyrosine (nothing wrong with this crunch though).

Those are some of the most popular varieties of cheese that you can use in your cheese panini recipes. I’ll leave you with a rule of thumb regarding selecting cheese – use those sorts of cheeses that melt well and which can serve as a ‘glue’ to hold the rest of the sandwich together. Enjoy!

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The Business of Silver – a Childhood Memory is Resurrected

My first memory of Silver?

One of my memories as a young child was going to the home of one of my parents’ friends and eating the most delicious sweets, the best bit being the taste of the silver foil that glittered on the top. The memory was brought back when a recent ‘business transaction’ was carried out over a plate of these tasty sweets.

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The use of silver foil in food goes back thousands of years in India. Today, Betel leaf and Indian sweets covered with silver foil are a special attraction for Western tourists travelling to India. I thought it might be interesting for the Business community to get an insight into the subject, especially as many communications, negotiations and business deals are completed over these delicacies.

What exactly is Varakh?

Barfis (an Indian sweet) are delicacies made from khava, a milk product resembling ricotta cheese. The distinctive characteristic of Barfi is that it is covered in varakh (also spelt vark or varak). This popular garnish is actually a foil of very pure silver which gives the sweet a shimmering decorative aspect and a cool, metallic taste. Varakh is made by pounding silver into a sheet just a few micro-metres thick and then laying or rolling these over the sweets.

Why do some say it is controversial?

Silver foil has produced some controversies as some claim that the consumption of varakh is sacrilegious to vegetarians and Hindus as the intestines of oxen and other cattle are used in its manufacture, e.g., some reports claim that animals’ intestines are used as the ‘binding pages’ in a notebook. They report that an animal’s gut is cut open into one large piece from which strips are cut which are piled on top of each other and bound to form a book of a hundred or so leaves.

Small, thin strips of silver are then placed between the sheets and the ‘book’ is put into a pouch and sealed. This ‘bag’ is then pounded with wooden sticks for up to eight hours a day (generally as home-business ventures) to produce extremely thin foils of silver. The foil is then very carefully lifted from between the leaves of the book and placed between sheets of paper and sold to sweet makers (mithaiwallas).

Is it harmful?

The silver is not considered harmful to the body as the quantities involved in normal use are minuscule. However there have not been any studies on the cumulative amounts of silver that can be ingested safely over a lifetime of eating sweets. But then again, who knows the cumulative effect of all the various food stuffs that we all eat on a daily basis? All we really know is that our constitution is indeed made up of what we eat.

What is the cost?

Although the silver foil is microscopically thin, being a precious metal it can be expensive to use for sweets and delicacies. According to studies, usually four foils are used per kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of sweets. Surveys estimate that the average consumption of sweets by a family of four in India is about 100 kilograms per year which translates to a cost of approximately $ 40 million U.S. Dollars.

And cost of edible gold? Now there is a topic for another article.

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Vacations in the Costa Blanca

No matter which way you approach the Costa Blanca, you will have a good time. Come from the south, and you will first encounter the beautiful towns of Pilar de la Horadada or Torrevieja. These towns are the southernmost ones of the Alicante Province, which straddles the Mediterranean Coast of Spain. They, in turn, are a part of the Community of Valencia. If you have brushed up on your Spanish, you will recognize that Costa Blanca means “White Coast”, and nothing could be more true. This section of the Spanish Mediterranean is awash in white: white sugar sand beaches, buildings that look like they were washed to pure white, and of course, the white sun, bathing all of it. Villas such as Guardamar, Javea, Altea, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Moraira and Alicante are the white jewels that surround the Mediterranean Sea like a pearly necklace.

One of the best ways to approach the Costa Blanca is via Alicante since it has a very large, international airport, Altet. If you fly into Alicante, you can take a public bus, a small rented bus or a taxi to your hotel in Alicante. You will enjoy the setting of Alicante, which is at the foot of an ancient hill, and a castle called Santa Barbara still stands there. The town was built in 300 B.C. by the Carthaginians and has survived almost intact, despite the many wars it has endured. The castle today is home to a wonderful restaurant.

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This area is surrounded by long beaches and an ancient promenade which is beautifully tiled. The promenade is covered with flowers and native palms, and these form a barrier between the busy city and the quiet harbor. There are always crafts to be viewed or purchased along this walkway, and in the summer, you can be sure to find at least one band playing music that seems composed solely to accompany the soft evening breezes.

If you want to learn more about the town and the region, visit a book shop and pick up a guidebook. You will learn about the many local festivals. A wonderful example is the Saint John Bonfires, in which local and international figures are depicted in cardboard or wooden facades and actually burnt down to nothing. This replicates the pagan tradition of eliminating bad spirits.

Another wonderful city in the region to visit is Benidorm, and it is also very convenient to the Alicante airport. Picture a vacation day where you have the choice of just stretching out on a sunny beach or visiting a wonderful theme park with the children. You can go to Terra Mitica, a theme park in the city that replicates the attractions of Egypt and Rome, with rides and attractions in that theme, or visit Aqualandia, a fabulous water park practically in the middle of the city, where everyone, old and young, can enjoy the water sports. If you are interested in nature, how about Terra Natura, where you and your children can visit with all sorts of wild animals? This incredible park also has water rides, and even offers underwater diving adventures, or nature walks or hiking.

We’re not leaving out the nightlife. Of course, there are clubs, and there is a great selection of restaurants, fast food or gourmet, to suit whatever your taste or your budget.

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Being especially interested in Benidorm, Johnathan Bakers is writing a large number of detailed papers on the topic. His articles on Costa Blanca can be encountered on his webpage and also other web pages.

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Profitable Strategy in the Pet Business – Treat Pets Like People

A businessperson with even a casual liking of pets is positioned to capitalize big-time on America’s pet craze. All you need to do is keep in mind that Americans increasingly treat their pets as children.

As the number of children per household declines, the number of pets is increasing. Baby boomers, a powerful segment of today’s market, are quickly becoming empty-nesters and replacing their grown two-legged children with four-legged ones. Indeed, many people now call themselves pet parents or guardians rather than “owners.”

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“By buying pets human-type gifts, we are making ourselves feel good and making them happy,” says Bob Vetere, chief operating officer of the American Pet Products Manufactures Association (APPMA). This trend suggests a hugely profitable strategy for entrepreneurs in the pet business: position pets as members of the family. Here are three ways:

Create human-like products and services for pets:

-Gourmet and specialty pet foods.

-Doggy and kitty treat cookbooks.

-Pet clothing.

-Human-type pet furniture.

-Coordinating “Mommy and pet” jewelry.

-Designer pet carriers, buggies, and strollers.

-In-home grooming services.

-High-end grooming products, such as aromatherapy baths.

-Pet portraiture.

-Pet birthday party supplies.

-Pet communicator services for pets with problem behaviors.

Rename your existing pet products and services:

-Your pet supply store becomes a pet boutique.

-Your boarding facility becomes a pet hotel.

-Your kennel becomes doggy and kitty day care.

-Your grooming business becomes a pet spa.

-Your dog training skills make you a pet behavior specialist.

Capitalize on the fur frenzy with your existing non-pet business:

-Extend your brand to include pet products.

-Feature pets in your ads and sales messages.

-Donate a portion of your profits to an animal rescue group (and say that you are).

-Welcome pets in your store or lodging facility.

-Have a food service? Host regular dog-and-human cocktail parties.

-In the construction business? Offer custom dog baths/showers in high-end homes.

As always, choose a marketing expert with a passion for pets to help you create a marketing plan that resonates with your market. People are eager to spend lots of money on their pets. You might as well be positioned to receive your share.

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5 Reasons to Order Mothers Day Flower Delivery Online

Let’s face it, none of us would be here without Mom! She carried you in her “belly” for approximately 9 months, dealt with losing her “girlish figure” along the way, and finally redesigned herself as “Mother” – to you, a tiny being, completely dependent on her.

So, the #1 reason to Order Mothers Day Flowers Delivery Online is: To recognize and give thanks.

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Even though she was driven to “make you”, she did give up her own life for you.

Reason #2: Back in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, declared that the second Sunday in May, would forever more be recognized as “Mother’s Day”.

It’s a National Holiday – celebrated in many countries worldwide, devoted to Moms. If you need ideas, since it has become a tradition to get Mom a special gift on Mother’s Day, favorites include: Flowers, Gift Baskets and gourmet Wine or Chocolates.

Reason #3: Whether you had (or still have) a stay-at-home-Mom, or if both Mom and Dad have jobs, don’t be fooled into thinking that working moms don’t put in double duty. Taking time out of your schedule to shower Mom with gifts will really brighten her day, even if you live many miles away.

Reason #4: Simply put, Convenience. Think about it, who’s got the time to go out to the store, pick out something that suits Mom’s taste, then pack and ship it? Not many of us, I’d guess. So, order your Mother’s Day flowers or gift delivery online. Ordering online is secure and will save you tons of time.

And Reason #5: In today’s modern society, many companies have opted to offer their goods and services on the internet, for worldwide delivery. This means that you’ll be able to surf the net, find a great gift, place the order and have it delivered, on time. You’ve got a huge selection of choices when you shop for Mother’s Day Gifts online.

Throughout history, Mom’s, in general, have put in most of the effort of raising the kids, while the men, including your dear old Dad, have gone out into the world in order to provide money for food, shelter and even luxuries… to hunt and gather. In modern society, especially in America, many mothers have decided to “go back to work”, but don’t be fooled into thinking that working moms don’t put in double duty. Just ask her!

There is one more reason…

When you order your Mother’s Day flowers delivery online, you’ll get that special feeling that you get when Mom is proud of you. By remembering Mom in early May, you’ll get a good helping of Moms’ love – and you can’t buy that!

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Grand Gourmet Gas Grill Replacement Parts

The Grand Gourmet gas grill is basically one of the best and most durable gas grills ever created by Brinkmann. It is also packed with all the features you need in order for you to cook delicious and mouth watering grilled food that you, your family, and your friends will surely enjoy. However, even the best types of grills are still bound to have maintenance issues. This is why you need to know where to find Grand Gourmet gas bbq replacement parts.

Defective grill parts will not just affect how you cook, but it can also be dangerous as gasoline grills deal with propane or LP. For example, if the burner is ruptured, it can mean gas leaks, which can be very dangerous.

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Today, most resellers of Brinkmann Gourmet grills offer replacement parts. You can also try giving the Brinkmann website a visit as it will be able to provide you with all the parts that you need to fix your Grand Gourmet gas grill.

Now, you have to understand that when you order your replacement parts, keep in mind that there are several Grand Gourmet gas barbecue grill models. Make sure that you order the right parts for the right gas grill model. Besides, you don’t want to end up with a burner or grill grate that is a different size for your gas barbecue, would you?

Remember these things and you can be sure that you will be able to purchase the right replacement part for your Grand Gourmet bbq gas grill and eventually let you continue cooking delicious meals for your family and friends the next time you host an outdoor barbecue party in your home’s backyard.

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Guide to Standardized Recipe

Standardized Recipe Ideology

A standardized recipe refers to a particular standard-of-use of certain metrics in cooking – Standard sizes, time, temperature, amount, etc. Abiding by this rule creates uniformity in kitchen produce, whether or not it is tangible or intangible.

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The idea of a standardized recipe is definitely not alien to many of us anymore. In fact, it has been very widely used around the globe and there are certain metrics to a standardized recipe that we must follow. In the kitchen, a standardized recipe is a crucial part of standardizing dishes, ingredients and elements in a restaurant that might lead to gain or loss during operational hours. Certain restaurants benchmark standardized recipes in their kitchen, some do not. There are pros and cons of using standardized recipes.

Benefits of having a Standardized Recipe

1. Creates an absolute standard in kitchen produce and cooking activities.
2. Allows smooth transition between different kitchen staffs.
3. Maintains food quality and food standards during kitchen operational hours.
4. Guiding tool for newcomers to the kitchen.
5. Refresh minds of kitchen staff after some time. (Eliminating guesswork)
6. Referral material should there be any disputes.
7. Base for costing when kitchen costs are calculated.
8. Be a great guide to implementing a new menu should there be any need.
9. Planning and costing purposes when a particular event needs accounting/kitchen control auditing.
10. Prevents raw food leftovers (with good Kitchen Control)

Cons of having a Standardized Recipe

1. Inconvenient – This can be from the Head Chef keeping the list of standardized recipe in his room and had it locked or having three big books of standardized recipe and need kitchen staff to flip over one by one to get everything done. Inconvenience is the number ONE factor that led to kitchen staff not using standardized recipes.
2. Time consuming – This is also one of the reasons why standardized recipe are not followed. During peak hours, a kitchen do not have time to waste, and every second counts.
3. Better variations – Some Chefs prefer to follow their centric of taste, some are just worship their own believes. This could cause a problem when there is no proper training provided and Kitchen Control.
4. Rules are meant to be broken – There are always different people/consumers around your restaurant. What’s important, the customers. When standardized recipes are not tested regularly on the restaurant, inaccurate information may be provided in the standardized recipe. Solution: Leave room or space for food/cooking variation. This usually happen when the Head Chef is not properly organized or trained well for his position.
5. A secret no more – Some restaurateurs or Chefs frown on making a book of standardized recipe because they want to protect their food knowledge. This is a classic perception: Someone comes by, takes all the recipe and leave the restaurant after a month.
6. When it’s gone, it’s really gone – At certain times in a restaurant, a piece of recipe sheet can get lost. When it’s lost, there will be a slight havoc in understanding as the Head Chef needs to take action immediately. On another situation, it can also be ’stolen’ or ‘retrieved’ as management of the restaurant changes, and/or someone steals the particular information, or the restaurant faces mishaps like kitchen on fire.

Standardized recipes do not necessarily have certain standards that you need to follow. There are many ways to actually personalize your standardized recipe, keep them into your book and use them for referrals in the future. Alternatively, you can also save them into your computer, and organize them well. Whatever it is, standardized recipes serve good purposes in a kitchen – Take the time to actually follow the steps, and you might just get happier guests/customers.

There are three (3) common ways of writing a recipe:

1. Paragraph-style recipes
2. List-style recipes
3. Action-style recipes

Paragraph Style Recipes This way of writing a recipe is classic – And they serve their own purpose in writing that way. There are many pros and cons to this kind of writing style, and we’d like to leave it up to you to figure it out. Anyway, here’s an example of a paragraph-style written recipe:

Put your skillet on the pan and turn on the heat to low. Now take a bowl, crack 2 fresh eggs inside and add in some salt and pepper. Next, grab a whisk and start beating it until it’s mixed or quite fluffy. When your skillet is hot enough, add in 1 tbsp of oil, and swirl the oil around. You’ll notice the oil runs faster on hot pans. When your pan and oil is hot enough, turn on the heat to high and pour in your eggs. Leave the heat on high until your eggs (at the side of the pan) forms a solid texture. At this time, reduce your heat to low. When your egg is cooked enough, flip it over and top it off with some ikan kering! Voilá!

Paragraph-style recipes can work at certain extent. Be sure to choose your methods of writing well.

List-style Recipes The list-style writing of recipes is one of the easiest, practical and most common ways of writing a recipe. This method consist of two sections – The header, and footer. Header consist of different elements such as recipe title, temperature, yield, time, etc, while the footer contains methods to use these ingredients. An example of list-style recipes:

-Eggs with Ikan Kering 2 no Eggs

-1 tbsp Oil

-Ikan kering

1. Heat up your pan in low heat, crack two eggs into a bowl and add seasoning. Whisk well.
2. When your pan is hot enough, add in your oil and wait until it’s hot.
3. Pour it in and turn your heat to high, until you see the sides of your eggs are actually solid in texture.
4. Reduce your heat to low, and cook the eggs well. Flip over.
5. Top it off with some crumbled ikan kering and voilá!

Action-style recipes Action style recipes has been known as the killer way of listing recipes, amount, methods and ingredients in a very organized and well-mannered. The first step will usually contain ingredients and methods limited to only a particular food preparation, and the list continues and combines with step two and three. Here’s an example:

Action-style recipes can be very directive and you can add in more information to your liking. Choose which is best for you and your audience, then pick the right one and give them value.

Standard Elements in a Standardized Recipe Although we may see certain standard recipe metrics in a standardized recipe that may be both relevant and irrelevant to you, there are certain practical usage to it, and customizing your standardized recipe a good way to go when you need to emphasize certain recipe metrics in a recipe sheet. In a way, always think of your end-users rather than yourself.

Common Recipe Elements in a Standardized Recipe

1. Ingredients
2. Temperature
3. Equipments & Utensils Needed
4. Amount
5. Method
6. Media (Picture/Video)

These metrics are the basics – But what makes a better Standardized Recipe is to actually explain in detail what is the outcome, what should you avoid, what should you do and not do, etc. While these may be too long to squeeze into your methods area or the miscellaneous box in the action style recipe, you should include a section to it.

Recommended Standard Recipe Elements to Add These recommended standard recipe elements are absolutely optional and should only be included at selected times. Note that most recipes require only the simplest of steps to take, and portrayal of information should be as concise, clear and to the point as possible.

1. Taste – At what degree should this dish taste like, and how you can stretch its seasoning properties from there.
2. Precautions and Warnings – Precautions while handling these food mix or cooking methods.
3. Tips & Advice – Best way to beef up preparation methods and cook well without the need for practical training.
4. What to do while waiting – Important steps or methods to follow or take while waiting cooking or preparing a food ingredient or food ingredient mixes, etc.
5. Alternatives – Alternatives to this cooking method, or that food ingredient which might not be available in certain areas of the world. Should there be any alternative ways to do it, it should be pointed out.
6. Halal status – Halal status is very important. Certain foods are pre-packed in a non-halal manner, or foods containing pork-based materials used in preparation or alcohol usage. For example, rum flavoring. Comes in halal and non-halal.
7. Garnishing recommendations – This should be included and portrayed after recipe methods.
8. Miscellaneous information – This information should be portrayed at the very bottom of the recipe, stating ways on how to prepare and cut this meat, or measure the intensity of cooking in the meat. This could also serve as a section where you throw in a combination of Taste (No. 1) and Tips & Advice (No. 3).

Guide to Standardized Recipe

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Tuna Salad Recipes – Deliciously Simple Tuna Salad

This is one of the classic tuna fish salad recipes that you can make in just a few minutes. Makes a family sized amount.

4 (6 oz.) cans tuna, drained

1 lemon, juiced (optional)

2 cups mayonnaise

4 stalks celery, diced

1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

Salt and pepper to taste

Gourmet Food

Directions

In a bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and pickle relish. Mix together well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

=> Tuna Salad Recipe: Gourmet Tuna Salad

Here’s a restaurant quality tuna recipe that is absolutely delicious for tuna salad sandwiches.

1 (7 oz.) can white tuna, drained and flaked

6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes

1/4 teaspoon curry powder

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried dill weed

1 pinch garlic powder

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and onion flakes. Add in the curry powder, parsley, dill weed and garlic powder.

Mix well and serve with crackers or as a sandwich.

=> Low Fat Tuna Salad: Fabulous Bean Tuna Salad

You can do a lot more with tuna salad than make sandwiches. This healthy recipe features albacore tuna, fresh green beans, Northern beans, black olives and hard boiled eggs.

3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and snapped in half

1 (12 oz.) can solid white albacore tuna, drained

1 (16 oz.) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 (2.25 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained

1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Salt and pepper to taste

4 large hard cooked eggs, peeled and quartered

Directions

Place green beans, 1/3 cup water and a large pinch of salt into a medium skillet. Cover, turn heat on high and bring water to a boil.

Once the beans start to steam, set the timer and cook until tender and crisp (about 5 minutes. Note: do not let the skillet run dry). Immediately dump the beans into a lipped cookie sheet that is lined with paper towels. Let cool.

In a bowl, combine the tuna, olives and onion.

In another bowl, whisk together the oregano, oil, lemon juice and zest. Pour over the tuna mixture; gently stirring. Add salt and pepper to taste. Arrange a portion of the tuna salad, green beans and hard cooked eggs onto 4 plates.

Tuna Salad Recipes – Deliciously Simple Tuna Salad

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Easy Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

Valentine’s Day is the sweetest day on Earth, every February 14th gifts are exchanged between lovers. The sweetest gift you can give is a homemade gift, and what better then homemade desserts. Who doesn’t love chocolate so here is a list of easy chocolate Valentine’s Day desserts. Chocolate dipped strawberries are a favorite for Valentine’s Day and they are easy to make and will look so impressive.

Ingredients

Gourmet Food

• 1 3/4 to 2 cups (11.5- to 12-oz. pkg.) Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or White Morsels

• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

• 36 Strawberries Directions LINE baking sheet with wax paper.

MICROWAVE morsels and vegetable shortening in uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted; cool slightly.

DIP strawberries about halfway into melted morsels; shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate until set.

For a Decorative touch:

MICROWAVE 1/2 cup White or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels or Baking Bars, in small, plastic bag on MEDIUM-HIGH for 1 minute; knead until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until set.

You can use many other kinds of fruit such as orange segments, apple slices, or banana slices. To package your gift try looking for inexpensive tins or heart shaped boxes at your local craft store. If you are looking for an interactive dessert you may want to try chocolate fondue. This is another easy yet impressive treat.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 Dark Chocolate baking bars (8 oz.) finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional) or orange juice

• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

• Items for dipping: Marshmallows, fresh fruit (strawberries, orange segments, kiwi, melon and / or banana), cake cubes, pretzels, potato chips

Directions HEAT cream in small, saucepan over low heat; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Add liqueur or orange juice and orange peel; mix well.

TRANSFER fondue to fondue pot; place over low heat

Skewer items for dipping and enjoy

If you are not into making your own desserts but want the feel of homemade there are many companies online that offer homemade fudge, chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate dipped pretzels among other confection for delivery. You can purchase these items and add your own touches to them like a handmade card or repackaging them into a box that you made with a picture of the two of you one it. Have fun with it and be creative.

Easy Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

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