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The Sweet Granada: A Chocolate Cafe

The Sweet Granada is a family-owned sweets shop located in Emporia, KS. This shop specializes in fresh fudge, handmade chocolates and other confections and gifts. All of the tasty products are made in small batches to guarantee quality and freshness.

This shop takes pride in offering a large selection of gourmet sweets made with premium ingredients. The Sweet Granada production team handcrafts more than 100 different gourmet chocolates. Some customer favorites include caramels, nut clusters, caramel nut clusters, creams, s’mores, dipped Oreos, double-dipped cherries, chocolate-caramel pretzels and more.

In November 2004, the mother-daughter team of Toni Bowling and Kim Redeker opened The Sweet Granada at its original location in the Granada Theatre south storefront. Toni’s son, Steve, helped design the shop. Toni’s husband, Steve, could be found dipping white chocolate doggie treats. Kim’s husband, Steve (yes, that’s right – they are all named Steve) is the official Sweet Granada bookkeeper. Kim and Steve’s children, Emmy and Joe, have grown up in the business and continue to do their share especially during school breaks. All of the other family members, have the best job of all – official test tester! In October 2013, The Sweet Granada moved to its new home sweet home right next door where customers enjoy watching the production team at work while browsing the retail shop for all their favorite confections.

Continue reading "The Sweet Granada: A Chocolate Cafe" »

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Party Tip of the Week – Creating Your Own Candy Buffet

Of course, you've seen candy buffets at weddings, parties and on Pinterest. Now, you want to create your own with these helpful tips. It's really quite simple once you have a direction, but it's also a shop stopper at your party.

  1. Do you go with the theme of your party? – This is up to you. Going with the theme means you'll base your candy selection off this. Not going with the theme gives you free range. It's best to stick with your theme somewhat so it looks pulled together, even if it's just matching the colors.
  2. Picking Out Candy – This is the fun part. When buying candy, consider buying .5 lb per guest. Yes, that seems like a lot, but wouldn't you rather have leftovers than run out? Keep in mind guests, maybe if some of them have allergies and definitely the weather if you are hosting an outdoor event. You might have a catastrophic chocolate meltdown.
  3. Create signs – Let your guests know what they are actually eating. This is especially helpful for some of your guests who may have nut allergies.
  4. Candy Jars – There are many places you can shop for candy jars. Thrift stores or party stores are great places to buy candy containers.
  5. Don't Forget the Bags – Don't forget these. This is a great way to send left over candy home with your guests and also makes a great favor. Go with a small to medium size bag or box otherwise your guests might be inclined to fill their entire bag with candy if they have a large one.

We hope these 5 tips help when creating your own candy buffet. Also, don't forget to share those photos of your candy bar with us at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com.

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Wedding Favor Guide – Candy

 

This week's wedding party favor is a bit on the sweet side! Whether you have a candy buffet or have a delicious treat in mind you want all your guests to enjoy, Wedding and Party Network has the perfect tips to make this wedding favor a guest favorite.

If you have a candy buffet, then make the candy container special. Mason jars, drawstring bags or little gift boxes can be given to your guests to fill up and take home. Use printed labels or personalized stamps to brand each favor as a reminder of your special day. Don't have a candy buffet? No problem! Fill the containers with the candy and place them on each plate. Make sure to incorporate you wedding theme or colors with the candy choice and add each name to the container (this can serve as the assigned seating name card).

Perfect for: Any Wedding Theme or Style

Check back with Wedding and Party Network for more favor ideas!

 

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Ideal for Corporate Events or Elegant Parties

Planning an event or party can be quite stressful. Hiring an experienced caterer, such as Kreative Katering, Inc. is a great way to relieve that stress and to enjoy the special occasion. They have so many delicious options on their menu. The only problem you will have is deciding which meal sounds the most delicious!

Catered Luncheon

Finding a creative caterer for your wedding reception, anniversary party, birthday party, baby shower, etc is fairly easy. Finding a quality caterer to take charge of your corporate meetings, events, or parties is another story.

With Kreative Katering, you can trust their catering expertise for both your personal showers and parties, as well as for your corporate events. They offer fantastic cooking, a creative flair, and an amazing staff!

Below you will find a list of the specialties that Kreative Katering uses to stand out among their competition.

  • Custom Menus
  • Personal Service
  • Beautiful Presentation
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Showers
  • Corporate Events
  • Themed Events

Each of the menu's is available for the freshest breakfasts, lunches, or dinners. Choose from casual buffets or even candy buffets. Four course meals are also available in many fine cuisines such as Italian, Mexican, Asian, and traditional American. Kreative Katering can make anything from hors d'oeuvres to elegant deserts that will satisfy every taste.

Catered Appetizers
Party planners, wedding planners, and corporate organizations will find that Kreative Katering is an up-scale caterer that is dedicated to transforming your ordinary day to an affair!

The parties, receptions, and corporate dinner's can even be decorated for themes like Tropical Paradises, Winter Wonderlands, or anything you can imagine!

Entertain your next event with top of the line catering services from Kreative Katering in Green Bay, Wisconsin!

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Excellent Food and Stylish Atmosphere's from Catering Affairs

The key ingredient for throwing a fabulous party, summer wedding, or corporate event is creative catering services. If you live near Rock Hill, South Carolina, Catering Affairs is an excellent choice for any corporate event or party you are planning!

Catering Affairs is not your ordinary caterer. They add an artistic, creative flair to every party, wedding, event, and luncheon that they are attending. This company uses highly skilled cooks, talented and creative decorators, professional coordinators, and outstanding servers and bartenders.

Fun, Outdoor Party

Experienced coordinators from Catering Affairs will help you explore party ideas and design an appropriate theme for your special event or party. They will tailor each specific detail of your affair to your needs. A few of the party themes they have used in the past include:

  • Hawaiian Style Luau
  • Southern Barbecue
  • Glittering Ballroom Gala
  • Lakeside Oyster Roast

They also specialize in Mexican catering, candy buffets, champagne fountains, punch fountains, breakfasts, and party cakes. Every delicious candy, dessert, and meal is rich with flavor.

Seaside Themed Catering Event
Customer, Nicki McBrayer Amos (VP of Marketing for Founders Federal Credit Union), had nothing but praises when talking about the services provided by Catering Affairs.

"It is rare to find a caterer with a flair for social events who also exhibits such talent with corporate events. With Catering Affairs, I have found both… Our guests raved about the delicious food, impressive displays and the exemplary service. Thank you for turning a business grand opening into an AFFAIR!"

Excellent food and stylish atmosphere's are not the only things they can offer you. If you are hosting a business event or a social event, Catering Affairs will make the process worry and hassle free so that you may enjoy the event just as much as every attendee. This includes securing the prime location, coordinating flowers and other decor, setting up, and providing impeccable service. Their priority is to make your wedding, party, or event flawless!

If you are in search of a talented caterer for your corporate event or summer party planning, Catering Affairs is a clear choice!

Wedding and Party Network is your resource for Rock Hill, SC Caterers.

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The Sweetest Part of New Wedding Reception Trends

Candy Favors from Event Essentials
Have you heard about the latest wedding reception trend? Candy buffets are all the rage these days. I know! It's a dream come true, right? Indulging on gourmet chocolates and candies only makes the wedding day seem even sweeter.

Jordan almonds have been a longtime favorite wedding favor. Well, these and other candies such as gourmet chocolates, sweetheart mints, gumballs and others have also seen a rise in popularity.

The natural evolution from individual treats has progressed into a candy buffet bar for the wedding reception. This wedding trend is really picking up steam as modern brides search for unique and eye-catching ways to decorate the wedding reception. Continue reading "The Sweetest Part of New Wedding Reception Trends" »

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