Party Skewer Salads

 

I am going to admit it right here, right now, I borrowed this from AllRecipes. But hey, when there is a great idea it should be shared.  These salads are clever, attractive on any table, easy to eat and if you are throwing a party you can serve several different salad variations with ease. If your party guests are standing while attempting to eat, than these salad recipes eliminate the balancing act of placing one hand on the paper plate, one hand on the fork and balancing a glass of wine on their head. Served on long sandwich length toothpicks with a colored frill or 5-inch bamboo skewers.

So fasten your seatbelt, there are 11 recipes to race through and I am sure you will find two or three you will try at your next party-

DRINKS-Party Planning

Get ready for the holiday season with your party planning. Prepare early and you will be successful. Here is your beverage guide, courtesy of Beverages and More.

Napkin Folding-VIDEO

A departure from my usual subjects, this week I will attempt to discuss the magical world of napkin folding for your entertaining pleasure. When planning a lunch or dinner at home for friends I enjoy designing an interesting tablescape within a fun theme. Fresh flowers are a traditional accessory to top any table design and beautifully folded napkins are impressive and easy to do with a few simple steps. It's origami with fabric. Ori = "folding", Kami = "paper"  折り紙

HOW TO-Casual Entertaining

Excerpt from "Joy of Cooking"
Original copyright 1931

Tray meals can be a delightful stimulant if they include a surprise element in the form of a lovely pitcher, a small flower arrangement, of some seasonal delicacy. Make sure, especially if the recipient is elderly or an invalid, that needed utensils are present, that the food is hot or cold as required sufficient in amount and fresh and attractive looking.