Summer Brunch

Spend some time with the family before the kids go back to school with a hearty Sunday Brunch this weekend. Here are a few menu ideas to get you in the mood.

Yogurt with Fruit Compote

Breakfast Tacos

Bacon, Potato, Cheddar, Eggs, Chorizo, Peppers, Green Chilis, Black Bean, Flour Tortillas

Gourmet French Toast

Breads dipped in Cinnamon Egg Batter, Candied Pecans, Whipped Cream, Butter, Maple Syrup

Crispy & Creamy Donuts

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Eggs Florentine Casserole

Trash to Treasures?

Lately I have been into vintage/repurposed items for furniture. I have been especially drawn to "reclaimed wood" items. There are tons of nifty furniture items not only great for your home but could jazz up a special event too.

A couple of weeks ago my husband and I were searching for a new "coffee table" and did not want something that was made as a coffee table, but wanted something that was unique and interesting. We looked at a few cool antique trunks and boxes that we considered adding some casters too and even considered transforming a pallet into a table, but the pallet sizes were just a little large for our space. We went to several places in the Melrose on 7th District and finally hit up our favorite Modern Manor. And there it was - a VERY old wood lobster trap that was already on some great casters. It was PERFECT and even better was the price $75 + 20% off (it was 4th of July weekend so they had everything 20% off - BONUS!). It came to $60.00 (no tax either) and I was so shocked at the price that I had to ask if it was right. I am pretty much in love! It is just the right size, moveable, the small "door" on the top opens up and so we were able to add some books for an added look that can be changed as often as desired. It is pictured above before the books were added and the tray is covering the little door on top.

Right now pallets seem really great for repurpose projects as you can see above and I have also heard of using the phone books (that would otherwise end up in the trash- HELLO GOOGLE) to make furniture as well.

So challenge yourself to think outside the box to add some unique showpieces to your next event or home decor.

NEW VENUE - Arizona Science Center

We will now be a select caterer at the Arizona Science Center!

Arizona Science Center is nestled in the picturesque setting of Heritage and Science Park in historic downtown Phoenix. The combination of ramps, hallways, galleries and terraces in this 140,000 square-foot building creates an intriguing environment of investigation and discovery and EVENTS!

The Center contains four levels of exciting hands-on exhibits, a multi-media planetarium, and a 5-story IMAX^® Theater. Science and technology from an Arizona perspective is highlighted throughout.

Plan your "Out Of This World" event at Arizona Science Center

LOCAL Spotlight

Here are a few local vendors I have run across lately... Copper Square Kitchen has not worked with all of them, but would love to in the future... Let us know if you have worked with any and your experiences.

La Ricki

Diana Elizabeth Photography

KT Jean Designs

Mariana Marie Makeup

Shauna Thilbault - Hair/Makeup

Mignonne Handmade

Rust & Lace - Vintage Rentals/Decor

OPEN HOUSE - THIS THURSDAY

Creative Catering Wedding Open House

Hyatt Regency Phoenix

122 N. Second St. Phoenix, AZ, 85004

PHONE: 602-440-3111

July 14, 2011 Thursday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Guests are invited to a wedding open house to tour the Hyatt Regency Phoenix and talk with the catering manager of Copper Square Kitchen about Creative Catering to cater a wedding at an off-premise venue, such as the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard Museum.

100th POST!

Today marks our 100th post on the blog... and so we are celebrating with a guilty pleasure post about television weddings...

What was your favorite television wedding? I am a reality tv junkie so I think my vote will have to go with Ryan and Trista's million dollar bash (even though I still think about how horrible her bangs looked!)