Party Planning Checklist: Your Party Made Easy

Well all, we are half-way through summer party season. Which while fun can be a bit stressful!!

So I have simplified your party preparation with a detailed list of steps to make sure your next bash is an absolute hit.....



Party Planning Checklist



Make an invitation list.  Remeber that usually 70 percent of guests will show up. Decide on a theme, if desired. Send invitations via Mail, e-mail, even phone invites are all acceptable. Coordinate invitations and the food menu with your theme. Pre-plan with a shopping list and cooking timetable. 
2 weeks beforehand.....

Hire any waitstaff or party entertainment at least two weeks before. Remember that service people work on a as-needed basis and will need to schedule your event.


Clean your linens and glassware or purchase plastic utensils/tableclothes. Choose an upbeat and varied playlist of music that all of your guests will enjoy. Note that Itunes has compilation playlist that are grouped by theme.
Complete any advanced grocery shopping and cooking. Prepare any dishes that can be frozen.

One week beforehand.....


Early in the week, do a detailed cleaning job and arrange furniture to accomodate your expected guest count. Plan on touch ups for 15 minutes a day until the big event. Plan you bar: three bottles of wine for every four people, three to four cocktails per guest for a two- to three-hour cocktail party. Alcohol can be purchased at BevMo or Costco for very reeasonable prices.

Three days before...


Be considerate and tell your neighbors to expect extra noise and less parking on the day of your party. Typically, your best bet is to invite them as a guest. Make a detailed timeline of cooking preparation and doublecheck the ingredient list.

One Day Before

Set up tables or buffet and chairs. Place trash cans throughout the house to cut down on later cleanup. Anticipate spills and have plenty of paper towels, club soda, and other stain removers avilable. Buy and arrange flowers. Do all possible prep work for your food selections.

Day of...
Finish any last bits of cooking. Try to save yourself a headache and keep day-of-cooking to a minimum. the cooking ! .Display food. About two hours before guests arrive, set out appetizers and snacks that won’t perish at room temperature. Give yourself 30 minutes to relax and freshen up before guests arrive.... And lastly Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Wheel of Fortune Fun!

The wheel of fortune, as it is commonly called, has been to subject to increasing popularity in the United States within the last 8 years. In American casinos the wheel of fortune is more commonly known as the money wheel, in which symbols have dollar dominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, and $20. The payoff for each segment corresponds to the dollar amount—such as the $20 section pays 20:1. Players win these odds if the ticker at the top of wheel lands on the section that the player has bet on. Similar to slot machines, the wheel is need more on chance than anything else. The high gamble involved in securing winnings, makes the game that much more fun.

Similar to American casinos, D&E Casinos has recently a jump in money wheel rentals. We are very excited the rental market is reflecting modern gaming trends and have taken measures to meet the demands of our customers. We have revamped all of our wheel of fortunes and money wheels and regularly rent them out to fundraiser, grand-opening, convention, and special promotion events. We are happy to service this new niche in the gaming community. Feel free to come see our games or rent equipment for your event. Until then……………………. Happy gaming!!!!!!!!!

Celebration of Fathers

Woohoo!!!!!!! This Sunday I get to celebrate my favorite man in this world, who happens to be co-owner and of D&E casino Services. From the of its inception in 1924, Fathers' day has been a Holiday that revolves around a special dinner and thanksgiving for fathers. As such, I was inspired to share two recipes which i am sure my father and yours would enjoy:

Guinness-Braised Chuck Steak and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Steak:

1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck steak, trimmed

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided

1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms

1 garlic clove, minced

2 bay leaves

1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness Stout

Potatoes:

2 pounds peeled baking potatoes, quartered

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup fat-free milk

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

1/2 teaspoon salt

                                                                                                   

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1.To prepare steak, sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove steak from pan; set aside. Add 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped carrot, 2 tablespoons broth, and sugar. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in rosemary, mushrooms, and garlic. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Add bay leaves, stout, remaining broth, and steak; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until steak is tender.
2.To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Return potatoes to pan. Add butter; beat with a mixer at medium speed just until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Keep warm.

3.Remove steak from pan; keep warm. Discard bay leaves. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon stout mixture over steak. Serve with potatoes.

However you spend it, I hope everyones Fathers' Day is fabulous and especially for the Fathers out there. To my Poppa Bear :)

Community Partners in Lakewood and Long Beach

I want to say thank you to some local businesses that Hold a special place in hearts at D&E casino Services


First up! I really want to say thanks to Cindy Hinsberger. She is always telling her customers, friends, and family about D&E Casino Services. She is such a great referral that she keeps her own stash of business cards. In addition to frequesnt referrals, Cindy happen to be a fabulous stylist that ensures Ellie always looks her best on event days. Thank you Cindy for making sure Momma B. always looks fly!!!!

We feel especially honored that our casino services were used at the engagement party of Hinsberger, Cindy’s daughter. We hope to spend many more years in the company of the Hinsbergers!

You can reach Cindy for stellar hair styling services at Panache Hair Design:

Panache Hair Design

(562) 429-1424 or (562) 925-6170

4146 Viking Way • Long Beach, CA 90808

Open 7 Days A Week

Another valuable community partner that provides D&E Casino with constant support and positive feedback, is the Grand of Long Beach. For the last ten years, we have worked as business comrades with the Grand. They are familiar with our broad variety of our services and exceptional customer services, and as such send their customers our way. Since the commencement of our liaison, we have done over 50 events at Grand by their direct suggestion. With the beautiful facilities and fabulous catering that The Grand and its other venues provide, we always send clients in the Long Beach area straight to the Grand special event office. You can check out their venues out at:

www.choura.us/thegrand and www.choura.us/blog

Our community partners play a vital role in the success and vitality of our company and as such I truly say thank you to Cindy and the Grand Management, for helping D&E Casino stay a prominent vendor of the Southern Californian event industry. We are eternally grateful.

Celebration of Mothers; the human population's cheerleaders

Firstly, i would like to apologize for the lapse in writing last week, I fell ill last week and was unable to channel my productive energies. But TADA!!!!!!!!! I am back baby.

Like many other people in this world, when I fall ill, my mother is most typically the person that takes estra care to ensure that I return to my healthy state. Mothers are characteristic for their impressive abilities to multi-task, think of everything (maybe too much), and above all take-care of their children. My mother is also D&E Casino Service's resident mother, Ellie Bingham. Ellie is known for bopping around the casino floor, checking in with dealers, sympathizing with the latest problem, distributing water, or finding ibuprofen. The company is extremely lucky to have her as is my family.

This Sunday, Mothers Day, the American population celebrates mothers everywhere, which I think is more than wonderful. Where would we be without them?............ Well technically speaking we wouldn't exist and figuratively we would be a sickly and grumpy.

 To Mothers Everywhere, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\

19th Anniversary!

Hello Readers!!!!

Today's post is especially exciting. This week D&E Casino Services celebrates its 19th anniversary.

Wow! Its unbelievable to me as the owners' daughter to process the company history is now 19 years long. I can honestly remember the very first events and major company expansions. Its amazing to think that our stock of table games has evolved from one blackjack table to 100 GAMES! From a dealing staff of a select family and friends, our roster now includes 140 dealers.

Logistically the company has dramatically changed. One of the largest factors that facilitated D&E Casino Service's current state is the internet. With the wide-availability of internet-use, D&E Casino was able to reach a large population of folks, who had no idea recreational casino gaming existed. Second most important input to the company's evolution occurred when my sister, Jennifer Bingham, stepped into full-time management with the company. Jen brought a fresh vision and stubborn refusal to compromise, which intersected my parents' same stubbornness, to produce a healthy flow of ideas and innovative business directions.

So, yes the breadth of D&E casino is far different than 19 years again, but no the basic direction and purpose has never altered. When it comes down to it, we are a family owned and operated production that values wellllllll, fun! Events are business, however our point is to put on a good party. And a good party is what we bring. Although, we arte now 140 independent contractors strong, many dealers began as or friends/family or quickly became so. We embrace our team and clients and treat them like our own. This familial attitude is an cornerstone of the company and it will never be compromised.

So cheers to D&E Casino Services and all those individuals that have aided in our progression and current success !!!!!!!!!!

New Crap Table!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Exciting news in D&E Casino Land.

Dan (shop manager) decided two weeks ago to make an addition to our gaming table fleet. Wait for it..............................................................................................................................................

A new and improved single dealer crap table.

This swanky piece of equipment is a smaller version of your standard crap table, which makes itr convenient for smaller parties or event spaces. Despite its reduced size, the table brings all the features of a standard craps game... well to the table. Including:

 -Padded arm rail

 -Drink ledge

 -Luxurious Appearance

 -Vibrant Felt

 -All the fun of Craps!

The game went out for the first time this weekend. In which many people raved about the red table skirting, socially-conducive size, and sleek aesthetic. We are really excited about our new toy and hope that many more will have the opportunity to enjoy it :)

      Until then, Yo yo winner on front line.........