Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010: February 12 – 28th, 2010

Excitement is building here at Appetizingly Yours Events & Catering as Brian (Chef), Jessica (Head Baker) and I prepare for our departure to the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Partnering with Culinary Capers Catering in Vancouver, we are very proud to be stretching across Canada to connect our talents in culture, spirit and excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. 

 

Follow us on our Blog as we highlight our experience at the Winter Games and beyond!

Choosing colours for your Wedding? I have a useful tip...

For a fun and contemporary look for your wedding, check out a local home improvement store, Home Depot, Canadian Tire or even Benjamine Moore to put together a great colour scheme. You don’t have to rely on Bridal magazines or websites, visit the paint display section, choose paint chips or colour wheels and take them home with you. These are great tools for choosing complimentary colours that will work together to give you beautiful colour combinations for everything from linens to menu cards, invitations, gowns and flowers.

 

Getting married? A few tips to personalize your day!

From the beginning stages of your planning, to the finishing touches on your special day, I have some tips to make your wedding personal and unique!

• Choose a theme to customize as a logo or design on your invitations, stamps, menu cards, favours, etc. such as: "two peas in a pod", "love birds" or the "perfect pear". The more creative you can be, the better - and remember, this is something that you just cannot over use! The theme itself can figure in all kinds of symbolisms.

"The Perfect Pear" theme

"Love Birds" theme

•  Monogramming is a very popular trend this season. In some weddings, they can be sprinkled here and there and in others, they've become the actual theme. Ring bear pillows, programs or guest books are a good way to bring the monogram into the ceremony. For the reception, I like to suggest getting creative with place cards and dinner menus, coasters, custom labelled wine bottles and even cocktail napkins. Of course, your wedding cake is a main focal point, and can be a great monogram display. Another idea is to have a monogrammed spotlight on the dance floor or as a backlight. You could also feature an elegant ice sculpture or embossing on champagne flutes!

Olympic Torch Relay in Guelph!

I was one of many supporters in our community that witnessed the Olympic Torch Relay through the City of Guelph on Monday, December 28th. 

Photo (top): Torch runner, Greg Buzbuzian & Ingrid von Cube
Photo (bottom): Torch runner, Robin Lee Norris & Ingrid von Cube


In preparation for the Winter 2010 Olympics, myself and two staff members will be heading to Vancouver on February 7th, 2010 to partner with Culinary Capers Catering at the Russia House.

Mardi Gras Magic - Feb 5, 2010!

 

Join us for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2010 

"Mardi Gras Magic" Dinner and Dance Fundraiser

Dinner by Appetizingly Yours Events & Catering 


Date: Feb 5, 2010

Venue: Best Western (Guelph)

Tickets: $100 ea. 
(proceeds benefit Habitat - Women Build 2010)

Tickets are now available for purchase, please contact Ingrid at
ingrid@appyours.com or 519-821-6246 to purchase your tickets!

Upcoming Fundraising Hockey Event - Habitat for Humanity's Women Build 2010!

As a part of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2010 a fabulous fundraiser, which will turn dreams into realities, is a fun filled night out for the entire family! Join our community on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Guelph’s very own Sleeman Centre for a Hockey event you will not forget!

Paul Henderson, Canada’s Hockey Legend and Ray Scapinello will be on ice and in arena! Autographed Hockey Jerseys and sticks up for auction.

Details:

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010

Time: 7:00PM (Ceremonial Puck Drop)

Location: Sleeman Centre, Guelph

Cost: $8.00 (proceeds benefitting Habitat - 2010 Women Build)

Please consider purchasing tickets and sending a child or family that might not otherwise be able to attend! Tickets are available at the Rona Store on Dawson, the Re-Store on Speedvale and The Sleeman Centre in Guelph.

Hope to see you there.

A Festive Night at Nassagaweya with our Friends and Colleagues

Do you need a new venue to host an event? Host it at Nassagaweya The Retreat 

We provided beverages including our homemade warm apple cider, hors d’oeuvres and we served a delicious buffet meal from the harvest table in the main dining room. Our Chef carved AAA beef for all of our guests at the Retreat.

To add some fun to the evening, everyone was put into teams with a team leader and the challenge was to create the best dessert using ALL the items we provided: Meringues, Ginger Chocolate Truffle, Vanilla Bean Scented Whipped Cream, Melted Valrohnna Chocolate (dark and white), Raspberry Coulis, Cocoa, Powdered Icing Sugar, Caramel Sauce, Berries, Strawberries/Mandarines.

Each team was judged for uniqueness, clean lines and originality.

Check out some of the desserts designed by our guests: