Has anyone ever seen an edible centerpiece at a sit-down dinner? I’m planning my wedding at Bernardus in Carmel Valley, and am interested in unconventional decorations. I was thinking about some kind of food at the center of... (15 replies, last updated by bsheehan December 1, 2008)

I’m looking for a baker that can create wedding reception centerpieces of gorgeous cupcakes that look like real flowers and taste great too. My wedding is in New Rochelle. The baker would have to be willing to deliver and... (5 replies, last updated by David A. Kraft February 9, 2005)

Every year my family and our friends get together for a gigantic orgy of food preparation and bonfire building to celebrate winter solstice. It’s extremely casual, potluck-style, but we always have one main centerpiece... (3 replies, last updated by intuitive eggplant December 3, 2006)

Anybody have suggestions on showstopping edible food centerpieces for a Carribean wedding reception? I am helping a friend plan a reception and thought that something like this would be more original than the typical candles etc.... (1 reply, last updated by wow i'm a dog May 16, 2002)

A friend is having an event at her house in Kensington and asked me to find someplace that could deliver a really good paella as the centerpiece of the spread. She has a Spanish background so it needs to be high quality. Can... (0 replies, last updated by Beeble March 31, 2008)

there’s a nearby restaurant that makes a very simple sauce (boscaiola) that I would like to replicate at home. looking on the net, there seems to be varied versions with one constant -mushrooms are the centerpiece of the... (0 replies, last updated by jaydee May 6, 2007)

Greetings, Chicago Chowhounds! Can anyone help me locate one of the travelling rotisserie chefs who can roast a lamb or goat in my backyard? Am looking for the centerpiece of a Renaissance-inspired banquet to be held al fresco... (0 replies, last updated by joiedevivre April 23, 2003)

Greetings, Chicago Chowhounds! Can anyone help me locate one of the travelling rotisserie chefs who can roast a lamb or goat in my backyard? Am looking for the centerpiece of a Renaissance-inspired banquet to be held al fresco... (0 replies, last updated by joiedevivre April 23, 2003)

Last week a bowl full of odoriko tomatoes from Monterey Market made a beautiful edible centerpiece at La Quinta Sagra del Pomodoro. Thin-skinned, creamy-fleshed, and a nice size for making caprese salad, the matte skin of these... (9 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong September 24, 2009)

centerpieces. I’d love to find a reasonable restaurant or caterer who could do a lunch of dumplings (dim sum), vegetable lo mein (i love it when it is served in little take-out boxes) and a chinese chicken salad. Any... (1 reply, last updated by ElissaInPlaya January 30, 2007)

Grubbe, this entree provided the centerpiece to a meal to remember. 16 chops at about $4 per pound ran approx $40. As Uncle Max says, "Woulda been a bargain at twice the price." (1 reply, last updated by Dylan Yolles January 4, 2002)

I just threw a dinner party with a centerpiece of slow-roasted pork belly. (I’d planned on duck, but I added another guest — one duck won’t quite feed four.) I made a rub of fennel, coriander, thyme, star anise... (0 replies, last updated by dmd_kc March 8, 2009)

from what I remember, it was all you can eat and all you can drink, centerpieces for the tables included. I do not remember the menu being gluten free I could only look at the desserts and they looked great. in terms of themes,... (4 replies, last updated by starchild February 25, 2009)

fountain as its centerpiece. While the ambience is delightful, the food is exquisite. Andrew, the owner-chef has studied with local Oaxacan chefs and perfected a medley of flavors to create a delicious blend of spices and chilies... (0 replies, last updated by travelingFools08 November 20, 2008)

is the centerpiece of the festival, and will feature as many as 25 candyrelatedcompanies, including Jelly Belly, Guittard Chocolate Company, Kendon Candies, DeBrito Chocolate Company and Granny Jan’s Homemade Fudge, to name just... (2 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong August 22, 2008)