Restaurant guide

In Europe, many traditional wedding cakes are sponge cakes filled with fruits and nuts. The cake often comes dripping in alcohol such as rum or brandy. This tradition is also followed in the West Indies and Caribbean countries.

Barbecuing in the US goes back to even before the Civil War. Back then, whole pigs or steers were smoked over open fires. These huge BBQ feast were shared by people from miles around, and a BBQ catered event can continue that tradition.

Barbecue, as a cooking style, is based on a slow-cooking process utilizing an indirect heating source. This is in contrast to grilling, which is a fast-cooking method over direct heat. The barbecue grill can serve either function, depending on the arrangement of the heat source.

The tradition of wedding cakes can be traced back to the Romans, but it was generally barley bread, which bore little resemblance to the cakes of today. The groom would eat a few bites and then break the rest of it (lightly) over the bride's head.

It won't take long before you realize that superior barbecue results from diligent preparation. Many barbecued dishes are marinated beforehand to help soften tough meat fibers. Meats are occasionally injected with spices or subjected to dry rub spices to add flavor too.

The most expensive cake ever made was commissioned by NYC socialite Devorah Rose for her diamond jubilee. The cake was baked by Buddy Valastro, who adorned the cake with jewels of diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.

Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes and flavors. Consider your guests, their tastes, and special diets when ordering a customized cake. Some bakers can include different tiers with an assortment of flavors and ingredients to cater to different tastes and needs.

Ancient Egypt was the birthplace of baked goods. Tired of eating game meat and vegetables, the Egyptians tried their hand at baking and would produce honey-sweetened delights to balance all of that savory food.

There are many variations of barbecue throughout the globe. Mongolian barbecue, Japanese barbecue, Greek barbecue, and Korean barbecue are each unique cooking styles and all differ from the many nuances of barbecue among the different regions of the United States.

If you have issues with indigestion, try pairing cinnamon apples with any pork barbecue dish. The apples work as a natural aid for pork digestion. This sweet treat will help prevent any discomfort.

Oak wood and pecan wood smoke are used to give meat a strong flavor, but not too strong. Pecan wood gives a flavor similar to hickory, but more delicate. Oak is one of the more versatile hard woods, giving a strong, but not overpowering flavor to meat.

Did you know that many of the earliest American barbecue pit owners worked as farmers during the week? On the weekends, they sold the surplus meat they raised at a barbecue pit to customers who placed takeout orders.

In Korea, a traditional wedding cake is made from ground, steamed rice and topped with red bean powder. They also have tiered sponge cakes covered in non-dairy whipped cream. Not everyone wants a sweet ending to a celebration.

These days, as more and more children have wheat allergies, bakers are stepping up and offering gluten-free varieties of cakes. At your wedding, you may want to buy an additional gluten-free cake to ensure that everyone’s needs are met.

The tiered, white wedding cake probably originated in the 19th century at royal weddings. Only the very wealthy could afford tiered cakes, so having them was a sign of prosperity. The Duke of Albany had one at his wedding in 1882.

If you are having us set up to cook and serve on-site, make sure you have a place set up for us, and there is access to the site. Smokers and pit grills are on trailers, and need to be driven into place.

Are you concerned your cake will stand out too much at your wedding reception? Remember to bring us fabric swatches of dresses and decor so we can make sure our icing colors coordinate with everything else.

Did you know that both Memphis, Tennessee and Kansas City, Missouri claim to be the BBQ capital of the United States?

Is your wedding going to be in the spring? Why not have a spring themed wedding cake? Choose from a beautiful selection of spring fondant creations including stunning floral designs, butterflies and blades of grass.

If your wedding ceremony will be during the fall season, why not go with a fall themed wedding cake? Gorgeous autumn cake designs include brightly colored edible fall flowers scattered on and around the cake or edible flowering tree branches wrapping around the tiers.