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says that going raw is not only kinder If You Can’t Get What You
to body but also to budget. “There is
Want, Get What You need
no reason for raw foods to be overly
expensive. Exclusive use of organic
While some people seek out party
ingredients means that you won’t find
elements that scale down the budget,
“dollar menus” but for example, at Leaf
others decide to just throw quality
Cuisine, we are able to offer most of
parties on a smaller scale. These
our ample dishes for under $10. “ - says
intimate occasions come to life on softly
Rotondi.
lit patios and in living rooms that might
A few tools of the trade are needed
belong in a Crate and Barrel catalog
to do the cuisine justice, like sprouters,
spread.
juicers and dehydrators but there is no
The rise of the house party
more preparation involved than with
phenomenon is not exclusive to the
most other culinary arts and it also
United States. The BBC has reported
cuts down on electricity. The result
that more and more, people are
is aesthetically beautiful and totally
entertaining at home, or at the very
delicious. What about cost of the food?
least, having a few cocktails before
“This is vegan raw cuisine so the
hitting the town.
expensive meats, cheeses etc are not
Brian Rust is an executive who
used at all. It is possible to put together
recently relocated to Cincinnati from
fantastic meals, parties and catered
Los Angeles. “People want to get more
events at very competitive rates. Our
bang for their buck. They can’t afford
catering customers are usually amazed
going to bars and going out to have
at the price points we are able to offer.”
dinner all in one evening anymore, so
- says Rod.
more of us are entertaining at home.”
Rust and his wife, Megan, love throwing
impromptu gatherings in their large,
historic home, just a stone’s throw away
from the Ohio River.
Rust is a man who is serious about
entertaining – his Sub Zero refrigerator
is always stocked with a dozen brands
of beer and he and his wife also
maintain a solid wine collection.
“The appreciation for wine has
expanded. Years ago, lots of wine
drinkers didn’t know what pinot noir
was. Now people are a lot more
adventurous, and I keep that in mind as
I think about what I’ll offer my guests.”
Rust says his biggest concern when
planning a party is making sure he
has a variety of beverage options for
his guests. “I’ve been to some parties
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