Author Archives: Kevin Waites
French 75
Adapted after a recipe from the “Savoy Cocktail Book”, Harry Craddock, 1930 1. oz Gin (i.e. Beefeater or Duke Gin) 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.3 oz simple syrup Champagne (i.e. Pol Roger) Champagne flute Cocktail cherry Pour gin, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker, fill with ice cubes and shake for 15 [...]
Cranberry Orange Bread
This delicious treat is gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free! Each loaf serves 8 6 tablespoons of water 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal 2 ¼ cups Betsy’s Baking Mix 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon xanthan gum ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Freshly grated zest of 1 orange ½ cup gluten-free plain [...]
Corporate Christmas Event Trends for 2011
It is not too early to plan your Christmas decorations, food, music and guest list – even if you are still on the beach or in an air conditioned office! From a convention centre transformation to your office seasonally decorated; when it comes to corporate spaces, lobbies or reception areas – Simply Elegant recommends that [...]
Key Lime Pie
Graham Cracker Crust Makes one 9 inch crust 12 graham cracker sheets (6 ounces), broken into pieces or 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pie plate 3 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9 inch pie plate. In a food [...]
Lunch Catering
From a simple deli sandwich to an executive boxed lunch; a hot breakfast to a buffet lunch for large training sessions – corporate catering in Calgary requires knowledgeable planning. Understanding your demographics and knowing the time frame of a scheduled meeting will help direct the menu choices and portioning of the meal. Simply Elegant Catering [...]
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Kid Healthy Snacks
Kid healthy snacks aren’t just a good idea – they’re an imperative. The Heart Foundation is sounding the alarm as the number of young people in their 20′s experiencing lifestyle related heart trouble has now reached epidemic levels in Canada. So what is a busy parent to do?









