Food Fun and Facts Tips For Holiday Entertaining
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(NewsUSA) - From sophisticated holiday soirees to casual gatherings, legendary nights require the right mix of fun, friends and spirits. The pros at Southern Comfort and Finlandia Vodka offer some time-tested tips that will help ensure that your holiday get-together is the talk among your friends: * Offer five to six appetizers per person if other food is available; seven to eight if it's not. * Have 2 to 3 pounds of ice on hand for every 10 people; double this amount if serving frozen drinks. * Chill glasses by filling them with ice and water before making and serving drinks. * Pour drinks immediately after blending to keep them from getting watery. * Measure everything. Your drinks will taste better. One bottle of Southern Comfort or Finlandia Vodka provides, roughly, 10 1- to 1 1/2-ounce pours. * Utilize fresh fruits and spices of the season for the perfect cocktail, from a caipiroska to a mojito to a martini. ******************** Recipe for Southern Eggnog Martini Ingredients 1 ounce Southern Comfort 3 ounces eggnog Ground nutmeg Combine chilled ingredients in a shaker (no ice). Shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with nutmeg.
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 Preston Bailey's Design for Entertaining: Inspiration for Creating the Party of Your Dreams PRESTON BAILEY'S DESIGN FOR ENTERTAINING is the ultimate sourcebook of inspiration for creating the perfect ambience for any major party or event. Bailey guides the reader through the planning process from large decisions- picking a theme, setting the mood, and transforming the space to fit the vision for the event-to the details such as flowers, lighting, and table settings that all come together to create a unique environment. Full-color photographs of events including Melissa Rivers' wedding and the launch party for Oprah's O Magazine showcase the spectacular results of his approach. Click Here for Reviews and Information to Buy Holiday Cooking and Entertaining Books, Cooking Items and Prepared Food to Make the Holidays Easier! Recipe for Finlandia Cranberry Smash Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Finlandia Cranberry Vodka 1 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup 8 to 10 fresh cranberries 12 spearmint leaves Muddle mint, cranberries and simple syrup; add lemon juice,
vodka and ice. Stir. Garnish with a sprig of mint. |