http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress Recipe for Success Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:09:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Welcome to our Garden The garden project is coming to a close.  It’s been a battle with the August heat and lack of rain, but we’ve really been pleased with our first efforts.  Thanks to our staff and family members for weeding and watering—I know next year’s efforts ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=382 If you want the chance to have fresh tomatoes (and maybe some other garden items) delivered to your door next Monday, contact The Event Group at eventgroup@nwark.com by the end of today.  You might be the lucky winner... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=348 Welcome to Our Garden The garden is still thriving.  We’ve learned a lot of lessons this year, which is a good thing.  First of all, we won’t plant as many squash plants.  They do tend to over-run the garden.  I’m very pleased with our tomatoes—it is great to go out at ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=344     July 1 is the officially 14 year anniversary of The Event Group.  I'm so proud of this company, our employees and loyal customers that have helped make us the great business that we are today. We continue to improve each year, trying to add fun menu items, increase our services and of ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=328 This 90+ degree weather is a tough thing to overcome for outdoor events and weddings this Summer.  Try this great "Summer Sip" recipe/idea.    Ingredients 2  cups  chopped fresh mint 8  cups  apple juice 1/2  cup  fresh lime juice Garnish: fresh mint sprigs Preparation Tie mint in a cheesecloth bag, and place in a large saucepan. Add apple ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=299 I just have to have someone request this "Mad Men" theme for a party.  Found this on the www.hostesswiththemostess.com blog.  I'm a huge fan of the show and think this was a fabulous idea created by event planners Bellafare in New York.        Wheat grass was used for the escort card ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=290 Garden Update The garden is really thriving right now.  You may remember that last month, The Event Group staff, along with family and friends, planted a garden.  Tiny tomatoes and green peppers are visible, and the squash leaves are looking great.  Despite the extreme heat that we have had, everything ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=283 [caption id="attachment_276" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Photo courtesy of Focused Exposure"][/caption] Well, it has been a busy May--so hard to believe it is almost over.  Some of my favorite moments of the month have been as follows: Feeding over 1000 people on graduation day. Dealing with weddings, rain and mud--but everything turning out beautifully. Helping dismantle ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=274 When I have any travel questions, I always call upon my own, personal agent, Tracee Williams of Destinations.  Tracee has a firm grasp of all things in the travel world.  Her co-worker Sarah Gladstone is also an excellent resource.  Before our talk, Tracee sent a few interesting facts about the wedding ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=263 We are almost to the end of our wedding aspects series.  It has been a fun process--finding out more about the other vendors necessary to a wedding and/or reception.  Today--had a great conversation with Nic Howard of Nilo Production Company.  Nic and his wife, Lori, own the company and provide ... http://www.eventgroupcatering.com/wordpress/?p=253