Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fall Cocktail

When I was thinking of the perfect cocktail for a fall event - Thanksgiving Dinner, my birthday (October 24th just to let you know), a fall wedding, Christmas dinner... I thought of this cocktail that I once whipped up for a friend's birthday that won me many praises.  The sweet scent of cinnamon with the sharp taste of espresso with irish cream is glory in a glass.

Coffee Cake:
2 oz of Van Gogh Espresso Vodka (my favourite)
1/4 oz Cinnamon Schnapps
1/4 oz Irish Cream






Cocktail shown in pictures is a double, with a sprinkle of cinnamon.  Go to http://vangoghvodka.com/van-gogh-our-vodkas/espresso-flavored-vodka/ for this recipe and more

Friday, September 23, 2011

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Decor Idea of the day!

Today's wedding decor idea was found on my favourite site for wedding inspiration - The Knot! (http://www.theknot.com/)

This vintage centerpiece/decor idea is an easy do-it-yourself idea consisting of bird cages, moss, peacock feathers and pillar candles.  The colours and specifics can be changed to suite your own vintage style!


Photo By:  Jasmine Star Photography, Orange County, CA


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

I'm Back!

I realize it's been over a month since my last post!  Due to my full-time role as Catering Manager at Calhoun's Catering, I was busy most of August with the on site coordination of events.  One of these included a wedding at The Museum of Vancouver.  I have blogged about this location before, and I can not say enough what a beautiful backdrop this was for a ceremony and cocktail hour.  Guests sat facing the ocean and scenic Vanier Park as the couple exchanged vows.  Afterwards, food and beverages were served inside the room adjacent to the patio as well as on the patio surrounded by lush gardens.  Guests nibbled on platters of Mediterranean grilled vegetables, caprese salad, olives, rustic breads with cheeses and dips.  The cake was a vanilla sponge cake with whipped cream icing and berries (both in the filling and on top) - also made by Calhoun's.  Just past the patio and gardens, the couple with their friends and family took photos with ponds, willow trees, the city scape, North shore mountains and ocean as their backdrop.

In addition... I have just returned from a European Vacation!  I spent four days walking the streets of Paris, and then close to two weeks in Spain.  I've returned with inspiration of course... the romantic Parisian streets and traditional french bistros from Paris.  From Spain I bring back thoughts of the ocean, tapas, intricate tile work from some of Gaudi's architectural masterpieces, cascading flowers and cava (sparkling wine). 

Photos, photos, photos and more photos will be coming soon!  And more regular blog posts of course.  I'm beginning work on my new website soon and am very excited to unveil it!