If you're planning a party or another type of large event, it's likely you're planning on feeding your guests. This can be a difficult enough task to undertake for purely logistical reasons without taking into account any special considerations. There are increasing numbers of people with special dietary restrictions, whether it's for health, ethical or religious reas
- When foreign business visitors come over to Australia to strike a deal, it is often a requirement of sales executives to entertain their guests in some way during their stay. Although many of the global business community have similar expectations as to what is appropriate, for many younger Aussie executives making sure they don't do anything culturally insensitive ca
- Many of us reach for a cup of coffee before we do anything else in the morning, but consuming caffeine too regularly can have negative side effects. You might find that you become dependent on the drug and suffer headaches, tiredness and irritability when it's not available. You might also have trouble sleeping at night or experience high energy for an hour or so, the
- Planning a party for a loved one who chooses not to use animal products can feel like a challenge. Surprise birthday parties are a great way to show someone how much you appreciate them, and by making sure that everything at the party is vegan-friendly, you'll be sure to put a smile on the face of your friend or relative. Being vegan isn't just about food—most vegans
- A freshly baked pastry is one of life's great pleasures, but unless you live next door to a bakery it's likely that sometimes you'll want to save a couple for later. Maybe you'd like to stop on your way home from work on Friday evening to buy croissants for a weekend brunch, or save a particularly delicious Danish you discovered as a lunchtime treat to share with a fr