PROFESSIONALY SPEAKING

MARCH 2007Editor: Deborah Krajcik

WELCOME TO PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE ROUNDTABLE OF FOOD PROFESSIONALS

A lot has happened since our October issue. We are looking forward to the New York Restaurant Show March 4, 5 and 6.

We are pleased to announce our members will be feature presenters for two seminars. The first seminar will be held on Sunday March 4 from 11AM to Noon.

The presenter will be Kathie Carlson, President of “Celebrations by Carlson” which specializes in event planning and distinctive catering for all types of gala celebrations. Carlson has a passion for New York City and has completed many road races, including the NYC Marathon. She is a woman of focus and drive, and has

been active in the food industry for over twenty years instructing classes in food presentation and party planning as well as food styling and edible creations.

Her intriguing topic is: “Without Disgrace; Avoid Catering 911”. Come and see how you can delight your customers and friends every time.

Look for another one of our long time members, Nick

DiSpirito who is not only featured in this years glossy

flyer, he will also be presenting a seminar Tuesday

afternoon from 11:15AM to 12:30PM with Hope Jones.

The hour and 15 minute seminar is titled “Crank Up Your Cake and Cookies”. Both Hope and Nick are well qualified. Jones is the President/Owner of “Faith, Hope

and Gluttony, Inc”, a bakery creating American style cookies, cakes and pies, sold wholesale and thru the Internet. DiSpirito is the Vice President of Cake Specialty, Inc. a 4th generation family owned business.

Cake Specialty, Inc. is both a wholesale and retail establishment producing specialty cakes, cookies and pastries for restaurants, caterers, country clubs and the public. Mr. DiSpirito has created cakes for the actress Cher Bono, Mercedes Benz USA and the Today Show.

He has been quoted as saying “The more intricate the design, the more I enjoy creating and seeing the smiling faces on happy customers”.