Author archives: Jill Waldman

  • What to do with your leftover Turkey

    • I am on day 3 of what to do with my leftover turkey.   Here's what I whipped up for dinner tonight: a chili with lentils - one of the healthiest beans around.  It's got a bit of a kick, so if you are sensitive to heat just use one chili. Turkey Chili 3 dried ancho or habanero chili’s (each abo[...]

  • The Wedding Dance

    • I am so grateful that The Main Event seems to attract THE BEST brides and grooms.  Have a look at this video of a dance the bride and groom and wedding party performed for their guests.  Yes, it was a beautiful wedding at the Top of the Gondola in Steamboat that The Main Event planned, but remember,[...]

  • Blueberry Peach Cobbler

    • When I think of comfort foods, I think of winter dishes like mashed potatoes, meatloaf and chicken soup.  But after whipping up a simple cobbler I realized that this dessert hits the spot for comfort foods in the heat of summer!  So simple, so delish, you'll be bringing it to every BBQ and summer pa[...]

  • The Main Event is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

    • Steamboat Springs, Colorado – July 5, 2011- WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that The Main Event is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding Planning. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for [...]

  • Proposals - Champagne Picnic

    • If your significant other is someone who is hard to surprise, here is a creative and unexpected way to ask for her hand in marriage.  Have a champagne themed picnic. If you are in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, check out one of our favorite places, Mountain Brew, to help plan your proposal.  [...]

  • Venue of the Month - Flying Horse Ranch

    • Tucked away jn northwest Colorado is the beautiful and scenic Flying Horse Ranch, the perfect venue to make a memorable wedding day. The Ranch is situated where Silver Creek, Bushy Creek, and Morrison Creek join together, offering an amazing view. Flying Horse Ranch has been in the Dequine fa[...]

  • Food Elevates Your Event

    • If you are hosting an event in the mile high city you may want to consider taking your party or conference to new culinary heights.  Anyone who knows me will acknowledge that a single word lights me up.  Food!  And not just any food, but great, inventive food.  It's just not a party without some for[...]

  • The Meaning of Things

    • Today I am preparing for a special holiday. I put on some great music, count my blessings that the weather is gray and rainy; a perfect day to spend inside cooking and preparing. This is truly one of my favorite things to do. For few special occasions throughout the year, which I can count on my h[...]

  • Arugula, Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad

    • I just couldn't resist the lovely looking bunch of arugula sitting in the produce section.  It was so green and vibrantly fresh!  So with that as a salad base what could I pair along with it?  How about some lovely goat cheese and toasted pecans.  I whipped up a simple honey mustard dressing and aft[...]