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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
8 ounces Campanelle pasta noodles
2 cups grilledchicken breast, cubed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup zucchini, quartered
2 cups broccoli florets
1 mango, peeled and cubed
8 ounces zesty Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
Heat oil in a large skilled over medium heat. Saute onions for 5 minutes then reduce heat to low and cook until golden. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions on the box. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add the onions and toss in remaining ingredients, gently stirring to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
This recipe from CDKitchen for Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad With Carmelized Onion And Mango serves/makes 4 |
| Quote of the Month |
Strange to see how a good dinner and
feasting reconciles everybody.”
Samuel Pepys (1633-1703)
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Catering Sales Manager position open at Stone Ridge Golf Club
Contact Name: Keith Kalny - General Manager
send resumes via email ONLY to Keith Kalny, General Manager & Head Golf Professional
Contact Email: keith@stoneridgegc.com
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| Dear NACE Colleagues,
I know your minds are restless and filled with summer, but I do have some things to share with you. Four of us were able to attend the National NACE Conference in Charlotte a few weeks ago. It was a great display by the Charlotte Chapter at the Westin Hotel. I witnessed true NACE camaraderie as the Triangle and Atlanta Chapters (among others), assisted the Charlotte Chapter to make it all happen. I heard stories of attendees from Atlanta packing their cars to the brim and hauling props for miles to help out. They then worked to set up events alongside their Charlotte neighbors. How cool is that? Very cool - but not surprising. That is the warmth and loyalty that is displayed often in our association on a local and National level. National raised the bar this year with the breakout educational seminars and we took a few ideas for our local conference we are outlining currently. At our next meeting on September 2nd, we will bring you the newest catering and decor trends from the conference. We hope to have more of a Twin Cities contingency next summer's conference which they announced will be in Austin, Texas!
I must do a shout out for the last NACE meeting at Loring Park Community Center. Sorry to those who missed out as there were new ideas and some serious inspiration. Hosted by Prom Catering, along with Festivities as the decor partner and presenters of the "Outside-Inside Reversal" topic, it was a superb demonstration of food and decor working together in harmony. The night was a glorious in the park and event was gorgeous. Prom really showed us why they are a nationally renown caterer and a leader with off premise food displays. Festivities, under new ownership, is truly a jewel in the decor world. Watch out for that company - they have big talent, big experience and big dreams. They are going to be grander than ever. On behalf of NACE, I want to thank those in the front and behind the scenes from Prom, Owners - Bill & Tom Given, Chuck Wilczyk - Executive Chef and his team, Carolina Lorenze - Sales Manager, Leah Thomas and Tony Stoffel and their wonderful operations team. It was impressive! On the Festivities side, I need to thank owner and presenter, Jennifer Braun, Co-owner - Matt Johnson, Heather Farrier, Kathy Swart, Erin Brown and Ryan Kettnacker . Lastly I need to express how appreciative we are to Susan Austin of Austin Images Photography. She is at every NACE event taking photos and giving of her time and talents to the association. Thank you Susan Austin! Thank you Prom and Festivities!
I am going to highlight at least one benefit of being involved in our association each month. This month, check out NACE-TV at www.nace.net. It is something National has just gotten off the ground and it is fabulous. On a local level - a reminder that we put classified ads on our website. If you need to fill a position let me know and we will post it. Did you know that monthly, our newsletter goes out to over 1000 people and we are averaging 800 hits on our website? It is a great opportunity to advertise to our group if you want to spread the word about a position or promotional event you are involved in!
Finally, we will be sending out RFP's for the 2010 meetings soon. All 2009 meeting locations are set! Thanks 2009 hosts.
My Best,
Terrie Bulanek - President 2009-2010
tbulanek@saintpaulhotel.com
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| Join NACE now and be a part of our 50th Anniversary celebration!
As you reach ever higher to new career goals and business opportunities, as you work to keep up with our changing industry, you’ll meet plenty of challenges. NACE membership helps you overcome these challenges-giving you the right information, tools and resources at the right time.
Through NACE, find the connections that will open doors. Find the educational seminars that keep your business competitive. Find ideas that push you to the cutting edge. Find access to over 40 local professional chapters and stay plugged in to your network. Find industry news and trends and directories to help you every step of the way.
Membership in NACE offers you extraordinary benefits like these:
· Premiere, industry-specific education
· Networking and connecting with professionals at all experience levels
· Local and national seminars, conferences and awards programs
· Internationally recognized professional certification
· Breaking industry news and trends
· Directories, resources and so much more….
NACE Membership helps you market your business, increase your sales, advance your career and learn about the very latest in menu design, presentation and décor. The oldest, largest professional association for the catering events and convention services industries. NACE gives you the resources you need when you need them.
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Join us for lunch featuring the latest in food and beverage trends!
At the Sheraton South West by the Ridgdale Shopping Center.
The Sheraton Minneapolis West
12201 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka
11am - Regisitration
11:30am - Lunch is served
12:00pm - Presentation begins
1:00pm - Event concludes
Experience - NACE 2009
National Trends Luncheon
If you want to be on the cutting edge of food trend and catering expertise you don’t want to miss this!Look, Listen, Hear, Taste and Smell first hand some of the latest food trends from the NACE National Conference that took place on July 26-29, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will set you apart.
Don't miss it you all!
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Susan Austin, Susuan Austin Photography -Marlene Dendinger,Doubletree ParkPlace Hotel - Terrie Bulanek, Saint Paul Hotel - Matthew Sherry, Complete Music
Allison Munsell, Aarcee Classic Events - Robin Rosenberg, Linen Effects - Bruce Vassar, The Wedding Guys - Lauren Vail, Woody's Grille, Catering and Delivery
Jennifer Braun & Matt Johnson (Husband & wife team and new owners of Festivities)
The girls of Festivities
Kathy Bakeberg, Rentals & Design - Erin Brown, Meeting Planner -
Jennifer Braun, Owner - Heather Farrier, Floral Designer
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