Merry Shindig

This past weekend two of my friends (Cynda and Kristen) and I hosted a Christmas Party. I don't know why we never thought of doing this before, but throwing a party with two other people is the best idea ever.

Less work, less preparation time, less money = less worry and more fun!

We spent one evening planning the menu, one morning shopping, and one afternoon cooking, cleaning, and putting on the final touches. In the end we transformed Kristen's house into a very festive space with lots and lots of sugary goodies. Kristen's house is perfect for a Christmas party ever since she painted her walls green.


Our menu: Dark Chocolate cake; pistachio and dried cherry shortbread; stuffed dates; tiramasu; raspberry triffle; candied pecans; candied peanuts, honeycomb, dried apricots all on a plate with three different spicy and hard cheeses; and an apple gallette.


Our drinks: Ginger champagne (champagne served with a ginger simple syrup that is so reduced it is spicey), pomegranate and lime vodka martinis, pinot noir, and winter lager.


We had so much fun cooking and setting up for this party. We left no plate ungarnished and no corner of her apartment undecorated. Kristen even bought a dvd that plays a picture of a fireplace. It was definitely a good conversation starter.



Merry Christmas to everyone! Hope you have a relaxing, peaceful, and thoughtful holiday.