Whats coming ahead

I will be posting a few great summertime recipes in the next few days, I hope you will enjoy them and email me back what you think.

kim@theeleganttouch.com

Out Door Events Things to Consider

Outdoor wedding are great especially in the Upper NY State region, summers are normally warm and somewhat dry (except for this year), fall is beautiful and romantic.
Here are some things to think about when planning and out door reception.

First you need to inform your guests so they can dress appropriately. (dresses, shoes)
You may want to prepared with water, bug spray, umbrellas and even paper fans (which are a great favor)

Things to think about:
Is there privacy if you are using a public space make sure to reserve a secluded spot to prevent unwanted guests

do you have a back up plan in case of bad weather

Will you be able to hear you may want to rent a sound system or mics

Decor Idea's
Let the setting help you don't compete with mother nature but instead enhance it, let it also be your color palette and get your decor ideas from it.

Flowers
outdoor wedding calls for flowers that can handle the weather both hot and cold, you may want to stick with mums, calla lilies, sunflowers even alstromeria. use loose arrangement in galvanize pots, wood boxes, pails even bird baths and urns.

Most of all when planning and outside event you need to lighten up and go with the flow, if you are the type of individual that needs to control a situations and out side reception might not be your best way to go. Hiring the right team is extremely important and makes the event go much easier. But enjoy nature there is no prettier setting.

July 18

have had a great couple of weeks some great events
tapas bars
lobster martini bar
we done pasta stations in the last couple of weeks
small plates reception
some great barbecues
and six sit down receptions and that has been since the 18th of July.

in that time we had a great experience at cater arts which was presented by International Catering Association in Kentucky,
brought back some great idea's got to play with some talent chefs and really had a great time.

we Return home to a wild weekend but all went well and I am totally excited.

We have four wedding this weekend so that should be fun and looking forward to a special tasting on sunday afternoon.

all in all I love what I do and what a great month. looking forward to august in up state ny, saratoga and some great events coming up.

July 4

Had a great wedding yesterday, what an enjoyable couple, guests were pleasant and a pleasure to serve. Great 4 menu: Grilled salmon with mint salsa, pulled pork sandwich, bbq ribs with our strawberry bbq sauce, barbecue chicken with our traditional bbq sauce, roasted corn with basil butter, salad bar, penne with fresh basil and tomato, potato salad and some great desserts.

June 30, 2009

Had a open house at Appel Inn Last night with a few cooking demo.
Guests seem to enjoy everything and I think we had a good turnout.

I love doing these types of events, its a fun way to get out and meet
clients.

We are starting our cooking classes up again. This month I am going to do a mom and daughter class, so while mom is getting a few techinques so will there daughter (or son) I think this will be a great class and I can not wait.

More dates to follow.

June 27,

What a great wedding, Michele and Kevin were the nicest couple, and we enjoy being a part of such a wonderful reception.

There menu consists a numerous stations from Our China Town to Mardi Gras. The weather semi co-operated, the ceremony got in in time. What a pleasure it was to serve them. Pictures to follow