Events & Celebrations

A Supplement to the Jewish Standard Fall 2017

FIRST PLACE
CATERER
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Taking the cake............................................... 4

Sweet confections help celebrate the happy occasion

Office max....................................................... 8
Events build brand awareness and relationships

On the fly...................................................... 10
Tips for throwing a last-minute soiree

Sunshine on my shoulder.............................. 11
Arts and crafts shop makes house calls

Matters of platters........................................ 12
Creative culinary cornucopias, a feast for the eyes, palate

Smart jewelry, a smart gift

to stay connected......................................... 14
House party, keeping it clean and lean......... 14

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 Taking the cake
Sweet confections help celebrate the happy occasion
Heidi Mae Bratt Curbside Confections, a mobile candy business

F
that launched in July. While based in Westwood,
ive feet tall and 100 pounds a vision of their beautifully appointed truck comes onto the
stunning white accessorized with colorful scene of the party or the event and delivers candy
flowers. Everyone at the wedding made and all kinds of custom sweets. It is a part of the
sure to come up and look. party.
Was it the beautiful blushing bride? The truck is stocked with more than 20,000
No. It was the six-tiered, $10,000 wedding cake pieces of candy from old-fashioned sweets like
among the most memorable wedding cakes that Mary Janes, Cracker Jacks, candy cigarettes, uni-
he has seen in his nearly 40-year catering experi- corn lollipops that bring back the childhood nos-
ence because of its stature and cost, said North- talgia for many adults, as well as more contempo-
ern Valley Affairs owner Les Friedman. It became rary candy, like the new flavored Skittles.
a centerpiece of the celebration at a wedding that In addition, said Ms. Lyons, the truck is
took place at Northern Valley Affairs at Temple equipped with three ovens to serve and heat up
Emanu-El in Closter. different treats, such as warmed pretzels.
It was a massive, huge wedding cake, Mr. The reaction to our business so far has been
Friedman said. I think it was as tall as the bride. amazing, said Ms. Lyons.
Maybe it was even taller once it went on the table. Its not only the kids who like it, but the adults
People were just in awe. They kept coming over remember the candy of their childhood, she said.
to it to see it. I think when people eat candy, they remember
Sweets help make a celebration. And even with happy times. Thats what were hoping to do. Add
Above, A five-foot tall, 100-pound todays changing trends and health consciousness to the happy times.
wedding cake at Northern Valley to eschew sugar and fat and cut down the calories, Both she and Ms. DeVincenzo, whom she
Affairs at Temple Emanu-El in cakes, candy and other treats still are part and par- describes as the real candy lover, are friends
Closter. At right, Is it a bag? Is it a cel of the celebration, say caterers and other party and both work in the healthcare field. The idea
cake? Ask Louis Vuitton. Custom makers. was spawned when planning Ms. DeVincenzos
cake available by order from While Mr. Friedman said the trend has shifted upcoming wedding, and she wanted to include a
Cedar Market in Teaneck. Below, from overwhelming Viennese tables and wedding candy truck, but couldnt find one suitable to her
A classic bar mitzvah cake at cake as a last course to butler-style desserts and taste. So they created their own.
Northern Valley Affairs at Temple mini sweets that are either served at the table or Thus far, Curbside Confections has been a part
Emanu-El in Closter. paraded around the dance floor and handed out of several corporate events, community events
to guests who dont want to stop dancing, he still and other occasions, and can customize candy
sees the cake as the va-voom factor. and confections for bar and bat mitzvahs, wed-
The cakes are works of art, said Mr. Fried- dings and other celebrations, she said.
man. Especially for bar and bat mitzvahs. Ive At Palermos Bakery in Ridgefield Park and
seen guitars, baseball-themed cakes, shopping- other locations the family-run business has been
themed cakes like a Louis Vuitton bag, and even making the party sweet for weddings and other
a cake that was two-feet high and three feet wide occasions for years. Their cakes are so famous
that was made to look like Yankee Stadium. that one was presented to Whoopi Goldberg,
Its not only cakes that make the party special, who celebrated her birthday on television on the
but also sweets in general. show she co-hosts, The View. Former FLOTUS
Tara Lyons and Danielle DeVincenzo have Michelle Obama also enjoyed a cake from Paler-
taken a sweet idea and propelled it into mos, said Jen Mejias, an administrative assistant at
 Fun facts about wedding cakes

A
wedding cake is the traditional
cake served at wedding recep-
tions following dinner. In some
parts of England, the wedding
cake is served at a wedding breakfast;
the wedding breakfast does not mean
the meal will be held in the morning,
but at a time following the ceremony on
the same day. In modern Western cul-
ture, the cake is usually on display and
served to guests at the reception. Tra-
ditionally, wedding cakes were made
to bring good luck to all guests and the
Its candy land galore from the mobile sweet shop, Curbside Confections. couple. Today, however, they are more
of a centerpiece to the wedding and are
A baby boy and not always even served to the guests.
a princess dream, Some cakes are built with only a single
custom cakes available edible tier for the bride and groom to A hanging chandelier cake from
by order from Cedar share, but this is rare since the cost dif- Palermos Bakery in Ridgefield Park.
Market in Teaneck. ference between fake and real tiers is
minimal. to the traditional all-white tiered cake
Wedding cakes come in a variety In Medieval England cakes were
the bakery, which is owned by
of sizes, depending on the number of stacked as high as possible for the bride
, Joanne and Jerry Bruno, who
guests the cake will serve. Modern pas- and groom to kiss over. A successful kiss
founded the company.
try chefs and cake designers use vari- meant they were guaranteed a prosper-
Among some of the more
ous ingredients and tools to create a ous life together.
e popular and extravagant cakes,
cake that reflects the personalities of Traditionally the bride would place a
Ms. Mejias said, is the chande-
the couple. Marzipan, fondant, gum ring inside the couples portion of the
lier cake, which hangs from
paste, butter cream, and chocolate are cake to symbolize acceptance of the
the ceiling and is adorned with
among the popular ingredients used. proposal. During the mid-17th century
- crystals. The cake isnt exactly
Cakes range in price along with size to the beginning of the 19th, the brides
- a cake, but a foam form cov-
and components. Cakes are usually pie was served at most weddings.
- ered in fondant and decorated
priced on a per-person, or per-slice, Guests were expected to have a piece
to look like an upside down
basis. Prices can range from a few dol- out of politeness. It was considered very
s tiered cake. This kind of cake
lars to a few hundred dollars per-person rude and bad luck not to eat the brides
is especially popular at Indian weddings,
or slice, depending on the pastry chef pie. One tradition of brides pie was to
she said.
who is hired to make the cake. Wed- place a glass ring in the middle of the
n Also very popular are cakes that are
ding cakes and cake decorating in gen- dessert and the maiden who found it
made in vanilla butter cream and deco-
eral have become a certain pop culture would be the next to marry, similar to
rated with fresh flowers, with roses being
symbol in western society. In the United the modern tradition of catching the
the most popular flower to use in decorat-
States, reality television shows such as flower bouquet
r ing the cake.
Cake Boss and Amazing Wedding Cakes Fruitcakes were a sign of fertility
At Cedar Market customers can buy
have become popular and are trending and prosperity, which helped them
their cakes, but for an extra special design,
in todays popular culture. gain popularity because married men
e the market orders cakes from a Brooklyn
The contemporary wedding cake has wanted to have plenty of children. The
s bakery, Shloimys, which designs specially
grown out of several different ethnic tra- brides cake would transform into the
decorated cakes.
ditions. One of the first traditions began modern wedding cake we know today.
in Ancient Rome where bread was bro- In the 17th century, two cakes were
a
ken over the brides head to bring good made, one for the bride and one for the
r
fortune to the couple. groom. The grooms cake would die out
Wedding cake was originally a luxury and the brides cake becomes the main
item, and a sign of celebration and social cake for the event. When the two cakes
s
status. The bigger the cake, the higher were served together, the grooms cake
was the social standing. Wedding cakes was typically the darker colored, rich
-
in England and early America were tra- fruit cake and generally much smaller
ditionally fruitcakes, often topped with than the brides cake. The brides cake
The familiar blue marzipan and icing with tiers. Cutting was usually a simple pound cake with
boxes cake from the cake was an important part of the white icing because white was a sign of
reception. White icing was also a sym- virginity and purity.
s Palermos Bakery in
Ridgefield Park. bol of money and social importance The cutting of the cake is a task full
in Victorian times, so a white cake was of symbolism. The cake was originally
e
highly desired. Today, many flavors and intended to be distributed among the
configurations are available in addition See Wedding cakes page 6
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Wedding Cakes represented prosperity and were a sta-

from page 5
tus symbol because only wealthy fami-
guests by only the bride because con- lies could afford to include them in the
suming the cake would ensure fertility. cake. Modern wedding cakes still use
As weddings grew and the number of this method, with an added form of
guests increased this task became a joint support with dowels embedded in the
venture, the groom needed to help cut cake to help carry the load, especially
the growing cake and distribute it among of larger cakes.
their guests. Layers of cakes began to White cake is currently the most tra-
pile up and the icing would need to sup- ditional wedding cake flavor, but dif-
port the weight of the cake, making it ferent flavors of filling can be added
very difficult for one person to cut. The between layers. Chocolate, carrot, Ital-
groom would assist the bride in this pro- ian Rum and Italian Cream are also pop-
cess. Once this tradition began the bride ular choices. Frosting can be a classic
and groom would share a piece of cake smooth surface or combined with driz-
before distributing it to the guests to zle, swirls, or chips.
symbolize their union and their promise Fondant is a form of frosting style that
to forever provide for each other. is rolled out and draped over tiers. Its
The modern wedding cake, as we smooth, firm sugar icing is often embel-
know it now, originated at the 1882 lished with appliqus, gum-paste flow-
wedding of Prince Leopold, Duke of ers, or royal-icing details. Fondant can
Albany. His wedding cake was the first be cut into designs, formed into shapes,
to actually be completely edible. Pil- flavored or tinted. Poured fondant is
lars between cake tiers did not begin to used to glaze petits fours and other
appear until about 20 years later. The detailed confections. Such fondant gives
pillars were very poorly made from a glossy finish and a sweet sugary taste.
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Office max customers and clients and get the word out about your
event face-to-face, encouraging your team members to do
the same, too.

Events build brand awareness and relationships Incentives for attendance

To be on the safe side and ensure good attendance, offer

I
f you want to build brand awareness or relation- make sure the event is a memorable one. the right kind of incentive. A great guest speaker, a quirky
ships with clients and business partners, a corporate theme or venue, interesting interactive sessions, all pose
event is the way to go. Heres how to make it happen Ask for help as points that intrigue attendees and make them regis-
successfully. If this is your first time at organizing an event, and you ter for events. In fact, they might even recommend your
need to ask for help, ask for help. Most people think its event to their friends, increasing your ticket sales and fill-
Set clear goals not such a big deal to stage these events, but they are mis- ing up your venue.
Having clear goals should be first. Depending on the taken. Setting a date, finding a venue, organizing a team
goals you want to achieve, you can decide which kind and allotting tasks, finding caterers, putting up decora- Give em gifts
of an event would be best. Later, you also have to take tions, sending invites, is a lot of work. Learn from those All kinds of freebies make attendees happy. They dont
into account consideration of your target audience, the whove been down the road before. need to be expensive, but promotional goodies, product
impression you want to make, and what the attendees can samples, information packets, all are real charmers. They
gain from the event. The right kind of promotion leave a good impression and promote brand awareness.
More than what you say or how you say it, the right kind
Team up of promotion relies on where you say it. Once you know Find the feedback
For small business owners and start-ups, events can be who your target audience is, you can find them on and off Where there is scope of being better, there is scope
expensive. So, you could collaborate with similar busi- line, and carry out promotional activities there. Facebook, for growth. Getting feedback from your attendees is
nesses to share the workload, expenses, and the benefits. Twitter, email, blog posts are regulars when it comes to extremely important so that you can figure out your flaws
You could even hire a professional event organizer to social media. Apart from these, you could go up to your and correct them, and polish the things you did right.

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Tips for throwing
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and a budget?
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get-together.
Here are some last-minute planning tips for putting
together a party on the fly:

Start with a budget and stick to it

A budget will help prevent over-spending, Ms. Gluck
said. Plus, knowing you have to be creative on a limited
budget can help inspire your creativity.

Buy in bulk drinks, plates, food and decor. arrangement to grace your table can get pricey, and who
Stores like BJs Wholesale Club or Costco can be a great Building your party around items you already have can has time to create something complex. Go for simple and
resource for last-minute parties because you can get save time and money. elegant. Buy roses in bulk, trim and place them in your
everything you need in volume in one spot, including For example, the box of crackers in your pantry can pair own vases for quick, clean arrangements.
with a freshly purchased block of gourmet cheese to make
a simple, satisfying appetizer. Get creative with presentations
Adding a different size or shape serving plate to your
Choose a theme for your get-together table can change the whole look, Ms. Gluck said. Add
Themes such as Italian feast or evening at the beach decorative stirrers to dress up cocktails or lemonade. Use
can help you focus on what you need to buy and make, brightly colored paper placemats on a white tablecloth to
from food and beverages to dcor. create a presentation that blends elegance with fun.
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Bypass cooking whenever possible make a detailed list of everything you need. Divide the list
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Having
an
Sunshine on my shoulder affair?
Arts and crafts shop makes house calls
Heidi Mae Bratt

W
hen artist Alice
Small took over a Come see the
gift shop in Engle-
wood with an eye Largest Selection
on creating a studio, she
didnt quite know that seven of Eveningwear,
years later she would be busy
teaching art classes, hosting Sportswear, and
drop-in artists of all ages and
stages, offering mini-camps, Accessories, too!
and renting out her studio
for occasions, birthdays, and
celebrations.
This was a gift shop
when I took over, Ms. Small
recalled.
Now there is one shelf
with gifts and the rest of the
studio is filled with art and
art supplies.
She also probably didnt
know that she would be mak- FIRST PLACE
ing house calls. SPECIAL OCCASION
Sunshine Pottery, which offers every- apartment was on the 10th floor and had
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painting and more, and which will rent backdrop. The birthday party was themed
out the space for an in-studio party, will Harry Potter and Ms. Smalls clay project
also bring the party to you, said Ms. followed suit.
Small, who hails from Boston and speaks Oh, Ive gone everywhere, Westches-
with more than a hint of a New England ter, all over New Jersey, Long Island,
inflection. Brooklyn, she said, adding wherever peo-
Ms. Small has brought a bit of Sunshine ple want.
and her art projects to various party ven- The house calls are not just for the kids,
ues, including schools, synagogues, gyms, either.
as well as soirees in the intimacy and com- Ms. Small will bring an accompanying
fort of a clients home.
Just recently we went to a day school and
set up the lunchroom with paint stations as
entourage to assist in her bigger parties.
She has also done home parties for
adults.
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Matters of platters
Creative culinary cornucopias,
a feast for the eyes, palate
Heidi Mae Bratt gathering where what else? food is

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And the things that one can do? looking.
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sushi platters, Mr. Dayan said. Very popular are sushi

platters shaped like footballs especially during the
Super Bowl season menorah-shaped sushi platters
for Chanukah, and for a vort (a religious engagement
party) heart-shaped sushi platters.
At Englewoods Hummus Elite chef-owner Gyora
Malka said that he could make a variety of platters
from the many Mediterranean options that are on the
menu, from the creamy varieties of hummus to falafel,
cigars, kebabs, chicken fingers, shwarma, sandwiches,
to name a few items. The restaurant has catered many
parties, simchas, kiddushes, corporate events and
other occasions with its fresh, wholesome and healthy
food.
Mr. Malka lets the food be a star on the platter and
leaves the old-time festooning with lots of extra garnish
behind.
Back in the days there was a lot of garnish, but now
its the food, he said. Mr. Malka can do platters for par-
ties of 10 people and more.
At Cedar Market, platters can be ordered for fruit,
Sushi shaped as a menorah by Estihana Teaneck
sandwiches, dessert like cookies, vegetable, sushi, deli,
help celebrate Chanukah.
said Oscar Cuevas, the store manager.
When Les Friedman of Northern Valley Affairs at
Temple Emanu-El in Closter displays food, he is going
for a more individual look, he said. Instead of serving Instead of doing the big platters today Im doing
on platters, the food is put in small containers or glasses individual pick and go. Its more of a tapas style plat-
Tapas platters are the rage at Northern Valley Affairs at
for an individual to pick and go. ter, Mr. Friedman said.
Temple Emanu-El in Closter.

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