Holidays are unimaginable without enjoying food together. From light snacks at a picnic to a multi-course dinner at a restaurant, the format of the meal can be varied, but it will largely determine the scenario and atmosphere of the wedding, since food is one of the central elements of the celebration. That's why it's worth investing a little more time and thinking carefully about what kind of food and drinks you want to serve, how to make the meal personal and special.

During the holidays, food is more than just one of the essential necessities of life. Even in everyday life, we rarely look at food only as nutrients. The symbolic and cultural significance of food is especially prominent during the holidays, for example, by serving healthy food, we show our care for our guests, by setting a rich table, we show our selflessness.

Through the food we choose to put on the table, we can show our lifestyle. The food is often wrapped in various traditions and through them it is possible to introduce the culture, for example, to foreign guests at a wedding. You can indulge in nostalgia and include some of the tastes of your childhood in the wedding menu. Food doesn't have to be complicated, as the context in which the particular dish is served is important. Served in the right situation, beautifully presented, simple and well-known food will convey a much deeper and truer message than an exotic delicacy that does not convey anything.

Local products also on the drinks menu

It has become almost or self-evident that when organizing a wedding, one should also think about making it as ecological as possible, not harming the environment. One of the most important items at a wedding is food, so you definitely need to think about how to make the meal as environmentally friendly as possible. The main recommendation is to choose local products. However, this does not necessarily mean that you have to stick to traditional cuisine and that it is impossible to experiment. It is an opportunity to take a fresh look at local products and create unexpected and fresh flavor combinations. Also, it's not just about food.

The Barvedis brewery produces high-quality non-alcoholic drinks from natural raw materials obtained in Latvia. Familiar and usual flavors are combined in unexpected combinations, for example, the refreshing drink Saulkēris is made from apple, cranberry and cucumber juices, to which rhubarb syrup is also added. The usual non-alcoholic drinks during the holidays are various natural lemonades and juices, but Barvedis offers more diverse flavors. For example, Rītasma drink is made from barley malt, apple and cranberry juices, and its production process is borrowed from beer brewing. Holidays are meant not to deprive yourself of anything, but sometimes it is still good to limit the amount of sugar you take in during celebrations, so for balance you can serve the drink Skåbene, which contains only less than three grams of sugar. It is made from quince and rhubarb juices, thyme and rosemary and can also be used as an ingredient in cocktails.

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Ethical menu

By choosing local products as the basis of the menu, you will be informed and confident about their origin. In addition, they will also increase the quality of the food, because they will be fresh and will not have spent a long time in transport. But you can always go a step further and stick to plant-based products and serve, for example, vegan dishes. The offer is only expanding and you don't have to be a hardened vegan to find information, caterers and create a vegan wedding menu. It's okay if you are, for example, vegetarians instead of vegans, try something new for a day - it will be an adventure for both you and your guests.

Of course, how enjoyable this experience will be depends on the quality and taste of the food, so it doesn't hurt to do tastings in advance. In addition, different types of food can be included in the wedding feast, for example, the main dishes can be vegetarian, but the cake - vegan . Amazing vegan cakes without eggs, dairy and wheat are made by Vegacakes . these cakes are no compromise in either taste or appearance. Vegacakes offers cakes and other exquisite delicacies in a wide variety of flavor combinations. No less important is that they are tastefully and skillfully decorated.  The wedding cake is one of the central elements of the celebration, so there can be no flaws in it. In order to taste everything and find the right flavor for your holiday cake, Vegacakes can order a special tasting set at a more favorable price until March 30.

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The main thing - time spent together

Culinary pleasure does not have to be saved for the wedding day, and food-related activities can also be included in pre-wedding events. Delicious food has even more value when it is cooked together. Even if cooking is not your strong point, you don't have to give up preparing delicacies together, because the Institute of Gastronomy offers various master classes led by a professional. In the master class, you will get the pleasure of cooking without risking that something may fail. You can choose the one that suits your taste - from various cakes, eclairs, marshmallows and other delicacies to croissant and bread baking master classes. Institute of Gastronomy is an excellent place for bachelorette parties, because you will not only have fun, but also learn something new and maybe discover your culinary talent, which will also be useful in married life.

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Trends are temporary, but quality, simple and healthy food is a constant value. This is how lunchroom Jāņoga , which also offers outside catering services, describes its offer. After all, food should bring joy and pleasure, and this is most often achieved by familiar and understandable flavors. But this does not necessarily mean that such food is boring. Jāņoga has cultivated the art of presenting what we all understand in a variety of ways and bringing a little surprise to the seemingly usual. Speaking of traditions, a wedding is unimaginable without non-alcoholic or alcoholic sparkling drinks , so Jāņoga offers a special champagne wall for it, which will allow drinks to be served differently than usual.

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