For The Love Of Coconut!

A Legendary Recipe!  Crazy For Coconuts!

Try this mouthwatering treat featured in an article written by Tony Conway for Affluent Magazine and enjoy it for your next occasion.  A favorite of A Legendary Event, translated literally, “coconut laddoo” means “balls of coconut.” Combined with condensed milk and powdered sugar, these delicious delicacies are truly legendary!  http://www.alegendaryevent.com/  

Coconut Laddoo

Ingredients:
•3 cups fresh dry coconut (shredded)*
•¾ can condensed milk
•1 cup powdered sugar

How to Make Coconut Laddoo:
•Boil condensed milk in a pan.
•When it starts boiling, add 2 cups shredded coconut and mix well.
•When the milk gets absorbed in coconut, add the powdered sugar.
•Stir continuously on medium flame until mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan.
•Remove and make small balls (about the size of a table tennis ball).
•Roll the balls in the remaining coconut.
•Refrigerate Coconut Laddoos for 30 minutes before serving.
•Depending on taste, add 1 level tsp of cardamom powder to shredded coconut.
Enjoy!

A Legendary Event Helps Drive Success For Senior Citizen Services!

A legendary thank you for voting for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good and making this contest a piece of cake! We are pleased to announce that with everyone’s help, Senior Citizen Services of Atlanta won a Toyota Highlander. This beautiful new car will help SCS continue to deliver nearly 300 healthy meals each day to homebound seniors in Atlanta. Kudos to everyone who helped this dream become a reality!

Liz Cipro - A Legendary Lady!

Look Who's In The Kitchen!  We are so pleased to announce Liz Cipro as the first female Executive Chef of our legendary, award-winning company. With an extensive background in the food industry, Cipro has overseen many of the top events run by A Legendary Event’s highly successful culinary staff.  A member of the distinguished Les Dames D’Escoffier International, this organization is the only one of its kind: a world-wide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality.

As Executive Chef, Cipro will oversee all aspects of A Legendary Event’s culinary department including menu design, daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and purchasing. Congrats to Liz who also was featured in Lisa R. Schoolcraft’s column, “Restaurants and Hospitality,” in the May 27-June 2 issue of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  Way to go Liz!  We are so proud of you!

Legendary Takes The Cake!

Make your next party legendary with a selection of mini-cakes created by our pastry chefs!  These delicious, smaller versions of larger masterpieces can create a lasting impression on your guests. By serving a customized cake at each place setting, you can add a dash of creativity and flair to your event. With a variety of flavors, chic styles, and an abundance of colors available, these little iced works of art can make any occasion out of this world event!  http://www.alegendaryevent.com/ for more incredible edibles that can't miss!  (photo by Bill Hansen)

Tuesday’s Trends: Honeysuckle Takes All!

Now that it is officially summer, it is time to break out the dynamic color schemes for any occasion happening this season.

A trend we are seeing is an increased use of bright, bold, non-traditional colors, emerging in bridesmaids’ dresses, flowers, and the even the décor at your event. Like the photograph shown, brides are combining exciting shades of pinks, reds, and greens and creating their own individual signature syles. One particular color that is popping up everywhere is Honeysuckle and was even named Pantone Color Institute’s 2011 Color of the Year.

A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive shade in the spectrum.”

Visit http://www.alegendaryevent.com/ and check out our photo galleries filled with colorful events of all shapes and sizes! 

Make This Holiday Weekend Legendary!

Looking to make this Memorial Weekend memorable? Have a picnic in the park or jump into your bathing suit and head to the pool! Whether you’re hanging with the family or entertaining out-of-towners, here are some party ideas to make your celebration legendary. If you're planning to have a picnic, be creative with your spread.  Show your American spirit by incorporating red, white, and blue with traditional summer treats and seasonal fruits. To refresh your adult guests, try this exciting vodka cocktail which we call "Legendary Lemonade".  Party on and keep safety at the forefront!

Legendary Lemonade
1 1/2 oz. Kettle One Vodka,
1/2 oz. Chambord
3 oz. Lemonade
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass. Garnish with fresh berries or a lemon.

Check out alegendaryevent.com for more legendary ideas!

The Royal Wedding Lives On! Kudos to Kate!

Looking to have a "legendary" wedding?  According to A Legendary Event's Director of Floral Jeanna Graham, Kate Middleton’s bouquet has ignited a trend amongst our brides. Her much talked-about bouquet included locally grown flowers such as Lily-of-the-Valley, Hyacinth, Sweet William, and Myrtle. Since the wedding, Lily of the Valley has increased its popularity and we enjoy integrating it in many bouquets, flower arrangements, and centerpieces. Brides are inspired by the style of Kate’s bouquet including these understated flowers which add an elegant touch to their weddings.

While many brides choose their flowers primarily based on color, Kate Middleton has revived the Elizabethan era tradition of selecting flowers based on symbolism and legendary meanings. Symbolically speaking, Lily of the Valley signifies sweetness, humility, and returning happiness.

The language of flowers is one we take to heart and each of our weddings should be memorable. When we roll out the red carpet, we think Lily of the Valley as a wonderful choice for the perfect fairytale ending. These flowers are a combination of grace and nobility and can make any wedding legendary.

Check http://www.alegendaryevent.com/ to view our floral photo gallery!