Just because Ms. Stewart is in prison, doesn't mean any of us can let our standards slip. As usual, we threw the holiday party to end all holiday parties complete with hors d'oeuvres, punch and crafts. About 25 of our friends stopped by and I think everyone had a wonderful time.
The menu:
Dates stuffed with almonds and asiago
Pickly things
Mushroom pate in pastry/artichoke tartlets
Cheese and crackers
Potato croquetas with saffron aioli
Polenta bites with roasted red pepper and blue cheese
Chutney "chicken" salad in wonton cups
Vegetables with green goddess dip
Hummus and pita
For libation, I prepared a classic planter's punch from Ms. Stewart Christmas Cookbook and and Holiday Tonic that was alchohol free. We also had a selection of wine and beer.
In the kitchen, there was a spread of dippers for chocolate fondue including pretzels, marshmallows (vegan), peanut butter Rice Krispie treats, apricots, bananas and caramels.
Fun, fun...and more fun.
The menu:
Dates stuffed with almonds and asiago
Pickly things
Mushroom pate in pastry/artichoke tartlets
Cheese and crackers
Potato croquetas with saffron aioli
Polenta bites with roasted red pepper and blue cheese
Chutney "chicken" salad in wonton cups
Vegetables with green goddess dip
Hummus and pita
For libation, I prepared a classic planter's punch from Ms. Stewart Christmas Cookbook and and Holiday Tonic that was alchohol free. We also had a selection of wine and beer.
In the kitchen, there was a spread of dippers for chocolate fondue including pretzels, marshmallows (vegan), peanut butter Rice Krispie treats, apricots, bananas and caramels.
Fun, fun...and more fun.