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According to BetterHealthUSA, a recent Weight Watchers study found that the average American gains between seven and ten pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's.

But there are ways of enjoying the variety of foods at parties, buffets, open houses and other events, while still keeping weight in control.

CBS News' Dr Jennifer Ashton suggests party-goers fill up on water and beware of calorie-laden alcoholic beverages.

When choosing food from a buffet, she encourages people to serve themselves one-third less to help save on calories. Using a smaller plate is often suggested by experts as a way to "trick" yourself into eating less.

Other experts say that eating healthy in the days leading up to parties and maintaining a regular exercise plan can also help offset any holiday splurges.

If you plant to host a holiday get together, remember to include some healthier options like veggies and low fat dips to give your friends and family options. And, make sure all of your dishes taste great by keeping food hot using wire chafing stands.
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Entrepreneur magazine reports that catering businesses are expected to be one of the most in-demand small business opportunities in the year ahead.

According to Reuters, the magazine writes that catering and bakery businesses are expected to do well in 2011 because these services are always in demand.

Even though the recession has caused many people to cut back on expenses, many weddings, parties and other events are still occurring and professionals are needed to help make them successful.

In addition, many hard-working families don't have time to prepare everyday meals and are willing to pay to have healthy, delicious foods delivered for their loved ones.

"In tough economic times, people become increasingly resourceful about how they market their talents and skills," home-based business owner Emily Suess told the news provider.

While the requirements for starting an at-home catering business vary by state, individuals should consider investing in high-quality supplies to ensure success. These items include cookware, appliances, utensils and wire chafing stands to keep food hot wherever it is.
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The winner will claim the impressive $5,000 purse.

The event's coordinator, Arlie Bragg, says chefs from several states including Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and California have already inquired about competing.

Participants will prepare three pots with different items including breads, a main course and dessert, all cooked in Dutch ovens.

"This is absolutely competitive," said Bragg, explaining that the contestants cook with charcoal. "They will cook gourmet items like crown roasts and salmon. The cooks use tables that are 18-inches off the ground, and they have very strict rules. They will be judged on ingredients. There is going to be an incredible amount of culinary work going into this event."

Competitors taking part in cook-offs know that preparing the food is only half the battle. They also need to keep food hot for judges and others attending the event to eat. Using wire chafing stands is an ideal way to achieve this goal.
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The competition, which is held each year, is sponsored by city councilman Rob Fong, according to the Sacramento Bee.

Area restaurants vying for the title included Buckhorn Grill, Cyprus Grille, Fox & Goose, Ink Eats and Drinks, Mason's Restaurant, Jamie's Bar & Grill, Mulvaney's Building & Loan, Old Soul Company, River City Brewing Company, The Shady Lady Saloon, The Kitchen, Brew It Up, Buca Di Beppo, Cafeteria 15L, Vallejo's Restaurant and last year's winner, Hangar 17 Bar & Grill.

Turkeys were prepared using a variety of ingredients, including maple syrup, cherrywood smoke, sage gravy, Chinese five-spice and whiskey, according to Capital Public Radio. One restaurant even prepared a "beer-can bird" and an Italian chef gave his turkey a Mediterranean twist.

A panel of celebrity judges rate the finished products on tenderness and flavor.

In the end, Jamie's Bar & Grill's turkey took first place.

Leftovers were donated to a local organization that helps to feeds homeless people.

Besides being tender, juicy and flavorful, most chefs agree that turkey should be served hot. To do this, many use wire chafing stands to keep food hot.
 ]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.skorrproducts.com/Keeping-Food-Hot-Buffet-news/Sacramento-chefs-keep-food-hot-at-turkey-cook-off.html http://www.skorrproducts.com/Keeping-Food-Hot-Buffet-news/Cook-off-aims-to-educate-people-about-solar-cooking.html
Sun Ovens International says it is, and plans to prove it during its ninth annual Solar Cook-off & Expo on June 4, 2011, in Baja, Arizona.

Chefs from across the nation are being challenged to produce delectable creations using solar ovens as their medium for cooking.

Solar cookbooks and potluck prizes await participants. Other perks from the event include raffle prizes and event t-shirts.

The event will also feature classes and lectures on the basics of cooking with solar ovens as well as an exhibit and sale of Sun Ovens, cookware and cookbooks.

Sun Ovens International's mission is to help people become less dependent on wood and fossil fuels by developing and implementing comprehensive programs that use the sun's energy - beginning with cooking.

While a solar-powered oven may be adequate to cook food, many turn to simple equipment, like wire chafing stands, to keep food hot.
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The Washington Post reports that the variety of foods available was not exactly what some might imagine at a soy buffet. There were no cubes of tofu marinated in various sauces to conceal their lack of flavor, nor were there bowls overflowing with edamame.

Instead, chef and cookbook author Patricia Greenberg explained to the news provider exactly what items consisted of soy in the sizable food spread.

There was a dip made with whipped tofu, red bell peppers and pimentos, a medley of aromatic basmati and wild rices mixed with steamed edamame, dried apricots and cranberries and a taco bar that featured seasoned textured vegetable protein (TVP) chicken, soy sour cream, shredded soy cheddar cheese and salsa, along with other "normal" toppings like lettuce and tomatoes.

Another buffet item was "meatballs" that were made using a mixture of soy sausage and real beef.

"The 50/50 is a nice way to introduce soy" to non-soy eaters, Greenberg explained to the news source.

Dessert items included fruit kabobs with a soy yogurt spread and chocolate chip cookies with soy nuts.

Chefs at special events like the soy buffet often depend on wire chafing stands to keep food hot and tasting great while it's on display.
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The event, which celebrates wild game and plants, as well as other local food has been held in both the spring and the fall the past two years, Mark LaSalle, director of the Pascagoula River Audubon Center told the Mississippi Press.

The buffet was held at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center and is also supported by Real Food Gulf Coast, an organization that is dedicated to promoting locally-grown food.

"We love promoting the river and the natural food you can get off this river," LaSalle told the news provider. "We've got raccoon and smoked mullet. We got Gulf shrimp, of course, alligator, gar fish. They're mixed with other ingredients out of these markets."

Tickets for the event cost $60 per person and $90 per couple. LaSalle said the main purpose wasn't to raise money, rather to help educate people about the bounty of local ingredients.

With a variety of foods being served throughout the evening, chefs at buffets and other special events often depend on wire chafing stands to help keep food hot.
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China Daily reports that East 33 Restaurant located in the Raffles Beijing Hotel will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet that will include roast turkey and trimmings such as stuffing, glazed chestnuts, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie.

In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving food, the buffet also includes East 33's signature seafood selection featuring fresh oysters, Boston lobster, Alaskan king crab, Norwegian salmon and a famous dessert buffet with specialties such as Pineapple Surprise and Mocha Mille-feuille.

East 33 is a modern restaurant with an airy feel, according to the news provider.

The Thanksgiving buffet will be available on November 25th between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The price is 368 yuan per person, which includes a free flow of local beer, soft drinks and house wine.

A take-away service is also being offered for those who wish to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal elsewhere.

Because buffets require food on display to be kept hot for long periods of time, many restaurants use wire chafing stands to keep food hot.
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The Duluth News Tribune reports that more than 800 volunteers have enlisted to prepare, serve and deliver free holiday meals at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and 100 have agreed to help with the event at the Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet.

The event, which is known as the "big feed," is in its 21st year. This year, organizers expect 4,000 guests in Duluth and more than 400 in Cloquet.
In addition, volunteers will deliver more than 1,000 meals to homebound residents in the area.

According to event sponsor The College of St. Scholastica, the meal will include a turkey dinner with all the trimmings to members who are in need or would otherwise be alone on the holiday.

The college reports that the meal will consist of nearly 2,000 pounds of roast turkey, 2,000 pounds of potatoes, 400 pounds of sweet potatoes, 6,000 dinner rolls, 450 pounds each of salad, cranberry sauce, carrots and green beans as well as 150 gallons of gravy.

Those who plan on cooking up a big meal this year must be sure to take extra measures to prevent food from cooling off while it's on display. To keep food hot this holiday season, consider investing in buffet chafing stands.
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The Corpus Christi Caller Times reports that customers who donate a toy for youngsters in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas program will get a free kids buffet at GattiTown.

The pizza restaurant along with the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the GattiTown Kids-4-Kids Toy Drive through December 19.

Toys can be delivered weekdays between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the restaurant and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Police Officers' Association.

Toys must have a minimum value of $6 and items including guns and swords are not accepted.

The family-oriented restaurant features an all-you-care-to-eat-and-drink buffet that includes unlimited pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts and more.

Specialties include Gatti's famous pizza, a salad bar with over 30 items, hot pastas, breadsticks and desserts.

GattiTown has a variety of dining areas such as a sports room to watch games and other events on big screen TVs, a fun flicks room with family entertainment and a café for casual dinners.

Many restaurants, like GattiTown, that feature buffet-style items depend on using wire chafing stands to keep food hot.
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