Due to several requests from Miss Party’s guests, she’s throwing up the list of wine and cheese selections from the ‘Jingle Mingle’ party, 2012. A swanky good time was had by all! Wines: Mer Soleil Silver, Chardonnay Hess Shirtail Vineyards, Chardonnay Ghost Pines, Red Blend Meomi, Pinot Noir Ponzi, Pinot Gris Long Boat, Sauvignon Blanc […]
Behind the Scenes of a ‘JINGLE MINGLE’ Party! – The wine and cheese selections for 2012
12/17/2012 Leave a Comment
Lobster Mac & Cheese Casserole – Anything BUT ordinary!
05/27/2012 Leave a Comment
This particular version of mac & cheese sans lobster is one of Miss Party’s signature dishes, she’s often requested to make it (often by adults). Adults love the gourmet treatment of a favorite comfort food; kids just love mac & cheese…it always works. Adding sweet lump lobster meat to this humble side dish pushes it […]
Flatbread Pizza Hors d’oeuvres – An outstanding frozen pizza that’s good enuf for company!
03/04/2012 Leave a Comment
Miss Party wants to share a ‘thaw, heat and eat’ hors d’oeuvre idea that’s probably in your neighborhood grocery store or ‘Whole Foods’ right now. Miss Party uses these fully-cooked, frozen pizzas to make delicious, quick hors d’oeuvres for casual entertaining. She serves them along with a bowl of high-quality dipping oil (to dip the […]
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates – Sweet, salty and easy!
02/10/2012 Leave a Comment
‘Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates’ are delicious one or two bite hors d’oeuvres which are a combination of sweet, salty and, depending on the stuffing you choose, an additional crunchy, creamy, savory or fruity flavor. They are SO easy to make you can quickly put together a tray full for a large group. Do several of […]
Holiday Wine and Cheese Party, Part 1 – One of Miss Party’s all-time favorites!!
01/09/2012 Leave a Comment
This holiday wine and cheese party has become an annual event for Miss Party’s family that she dearly loves hosting at one of her favorite times of the year. She wants to put the idea out there for all Hostesses to consider next year because it’s such a fun party to host! Everyone is happy […]
Holiday Wine and Cheese Party, Part 2 – More holiday themes!
01/08/2012 Leave a Comment
This post is a continuation from Part 1, which details the 2011 Wine and Cheese party. Part 2 reviews the previous two themes for this party. The first year she held the wine and cheese party, the theme was “White Christmas” which meant ‘snow’, in general, and the movie, “White Christmas”, loosely directed the retro-contemporary […]
Behind the Scenes of a Christmas Wine and Cheese Party
12/23/2011 Leave a Comment
Well, the annual Christmas Wine and Cheese party was a grand success! It’s always a pleasant surprise when party decor comes together just the way one envisions it. All the individual ideas were just enough to playfully, but subtly, imply the theme. Of course, Christmas decorations took care of the rest of the festive atmosphere. […]
Turkish Apricot Bites – A perfect hors d’oeuvre!
12/01/2011 Leave a Comment
In the city of Istanbul, Turkey, spices, dried fruits and nuts of all sorts imaginable are sold by the barrel in dozens of stalls throughout the Egyptian Spice Market! The Turkish dried apricot is the perfect size for a delicious, slightly sweet and savory one-bite hors d’oeuvre. A yummy cream cheese and chutney filling topped […]
“Spotlight Tasting” – Grown up fun for your next party!
03/31/2011 Leave a Comment
A “Spotlight Tasting” is a really fun way to throw the spotlight on specific foods, cooking ingredients or beverage/alcohol that is available in multiple flavors, varieties or has been taken to an artisinal level. This is grown-up party fun! There are very few adult celebrations that a “Tasting” wouldn’t work with and there are so […]
