Party Ideas

My entire kitchen is packed - except for one cobalt dinner plate. It was in the dishwasher and escaped my mom's very thorough packing.

There is only one chair at my kitchen table. The others have all been moved.

I haven't cooked consistently - much less actually entertained - since April.

This hasn't stopped me from pinning food and party ideas.

Here are some possibilities.

Option 1: Beer and Cheese Tasting

Photo of an ad in Crate and Barrel's catalog

This one is totally inspired by the Crate and Barrel catalog. It would be an appetizer party and would feature many different WI cheese paired with WI beers.

There would be lots of different shaped beer glasses.

I think this one would involve some sort of voting for a favorite beer and a favorite cheese.

Appetizer possibilities include:
Pretzels and Mustard
Mini Hotdogs wrapped in crescent rolls (totally elegant!)
Sweet and Salty Bacon Nuts

Option 2: Girls' Charity Lunch

I'm a huge Gilmore Girls fan. I'm fascinated by Emily Gilmore's charity events. I'd like to throw one of my own. I'd invite my favorite girl friends and ask each to bring an item to donate to a locate women's shelter.

We'd feast on a Pioneer Woman chopped salad bar, indulge in a fabulous dessert (maybe an ombre cake), and talk over coffee.

Option 3: Backyard Drive-in

Photo from here.

I'd set up a concession stand with candies and popcorn (with a variety of toppings). We'd have a double feature. There would be lots of citronella candles. Making out is optional.

The next party I actually will throw? Well, co-host to be more exact. Thanksgiving. More about that soon.