Wait, There’s Even a National Chocolate Chip Day? Okay, We Can Dig That

Man, I love these national “food” holidays. There’s one for everything, it seems. But it works for me as I spend my days, living, breathing and dreaming about food and cool ways to style it up. So, Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!  I think, in honor of this auspicious occasion, we should immediately whip up a [...]

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Margarita Popsicles

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Who says you have to drink your margaritas to celebrate? Why not enjoy mini or regular-sized Margarita Popsicles?  You can even line the serving trays and platters with salt for those who just gotta have it…  ENJOY!

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American Favorites : Donuts, They’re Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

One of my signature sweet desserts going back many years now {MANY}, are my tiny sugared donuts. Believe it or not, these tasty little bites are more popular than ever! Particularly with our clients in India and China. I’ve served them in a zillion different ways – passed, as a dessert trio with different dipping [...]

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Kids Parties Let Us Break Out the Paints and Get Creative

Peter Callahan Catering is definitely more than your average food service company. I know that as we do serious art projects for events on a regular, if not daily, basis. Custom-designed lucite hors d’oeuvres trays are my signature calling card, but what many people may not know is that our in-house “Workshop Boys” are real [...]

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Brides Magazine : April 2012 : Mini Lobster Rolls

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For the Kid in All of Us : Happy National Grilled Cheese Day

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Day, I’m sharing my mini, bite-sized version of the American favorite. Buttery toast made in my own custom-mini loaf pans blend perfectly with gooey aged Gruyere cheese sandwiched between. Whether I add smoked turkey, crispy green apple or a slice of fresh tomato, there really is nothing more delicious [...]

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A Birthday Celebration for Architect, Frank Gehry

Almost a year ago, I had the pleasure of catering the 82nd birthday party for internationally-renown architect Frank Gehry. Where else could such an amazing party take place but at the top of Gehry’s then still-to-be-completed new residential building, 8 Spruce Street. Originally known as Beekman Tower and currently marketed as New York by Gehry, “8 Spruce Street” is [...]

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Sgroppinos : An Italian Frozen Cocktail Ideal for Spring and Summer Parties

As a cross between a champagne cocktail and a dessert, a Prosecco Sgroppino has a frozen frothy fabulousness to it that is fantastic for Spring and Summer parties. Drizzle a little Limoncello liqueur over it at the end, and it’s even better! At PCC, we like to whisk large batches in an iced copper bowl right in [...]

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Great Day Filming Mini Foods for Ali Fedotowsky’s New NBC Travel Show “First Look”

Having tons of fun with TV personality (and former Bachelorette) Ali Fedotowsky shooting mini foods for her new NBC travel show 1st Look.  She loved my margaritas in mini Patron Tequila bottles! Debuting on April 14th, Ali will travel to different locations throughout the U.S. to discover the best in food, hotels and nightlife.  1st Look is produced by NBC’s lifestyle [...]

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Can’t Wait to Cater the Brunswick School Spring Benefit “It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll” ~ My Alma Mater!

So nice to be connected with my alma mater, The Brunswick School, for their Spring Benefit.  This is a school like no other.  Since 1902, Brunswick School has been, in the words of founder George Carmichael “ably and generously preparing boys for life.”  I’m honored to participate in this year’s Spring Benefit, and I’ll definitely [...]

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The Hispanic Society of America, a Hidden Gem of a Party Space in New York City

I’m always on the hunt for new party venues with impact. For years, I’ve been meaning to visit the The Hispanic Society of America Museum and Library in Spanish Harlem. I finally made it up there as I have a wonderful corporate client who is holding a dinner there this Spring ~ such a brilliant idea! [...]

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We’re Celebrating National Margarita Day with Fish Tacos & Patron ‘Ritas!

After shrinking down my favorite foods, it was only natural that I would turn my attention to my favorite cocktails. One of my all-time favorite beverages is a margarita. When I created my shots + bites series of food and drink pairings, my clients loved all the concepts as they had never seen anything like [...]

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Props to Buddy Valastro, He Really is The Cake Boss

Working with other food creatives who challenge and inspire me to design new, playful food is tremendously rewarding.  To see the same passion and dedication mirrored in their businesses as I work hard to maintain in my own, is impressive. I recently had the pleasure to work with the uber-talented Buddy Valastro of the wildly-popular television show, Cake Boss. I have to [...]

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Peter’s Cookbook, Bite by Bite, is Officially Sold Out and Heading Back into Re-Print! {again}

My cookbook, Bite by Bite, is officially sold out and heading back into re-print! {again} It’s roclin’ awesome news and I couldn’t be more thrilled to know that people are enjoying seeing what I do, and are hopefully, having fun making my fun food in their own homes! THANK YOU!

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There’s Nothing Better Than Apple Pie on a Cold Winter Day : Happy National Pie Day!

Happy National Pie Day! Yes, it’s true, there’s even a day devoted just to PIE.  Not that I mind, as it’s one of my absolute favorite desserts to enjoy year-round.  Some feel there are four definitive seasons of pie enjoyed in the kitchen ~ Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall ~ and I don’t disagree. Taking [...]

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As seen in The New York Times, Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Peter’s Spicy Chicken Fortune Cookies!

Chinese New Year starts on Monday, and sometimes, a Dragon Needs to Nibble! {love that title!}  It’s the Year of the Dragon, the luckiest of them all, filled with the promise of great success and prosperity!  Why not celebrate with some of my signature Peter Callahan Catering mini bites? As exclusively featured in The New [...]

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