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"Not Your Parents" Potluck Cocktail Party

Cocktail Party"Not your Parents' Potluck" Host 12 people for $80 that's less than $7 per person!( $50: 2- 7...

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Definition: The French phrase "amuse-bouche" literally translates to "amusing the mouth." Amuse-bouche is typically a little treat sent out by the chef to welcome guests to a restaurant before they decide what to eat.

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Final Cocktail Party Prep

Don't forget the ice! Purchase plenty of bagged ice from your local grocer. This is very important as "home-grown" ice can often absorb odors from the freezer and is much less than dense (i.e., it melts more quickly) than ice made commercially.

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Hors d'Oeuvres Decoded

Definition: Hors d'oeuvre literally translates to "outside the work."Characteristics: An hors d'oeuvre is a small bite of food that comes before the main course. Generally, the phrase hors d'oeuvre is limited to individual items that have been prepared. This means that crudites, cheese and fruit are generally not called hors d'oeuvres. Great Hors d'Oeuvres to Serve: Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops with Lemon Coconut Shrimp with Curried Hummus Arancini (fried risotto balls)

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Appetizers Decoded

Definition: A small serving of food or beverage served before the meal to stimulate the appetite. Characteristics: Appetizers are usually the same type of foods served for an entree, but in smaller portions. They are larger in portion than hors d'oeuvres, and usually consist of a few pieces served on a small plate. Great Appetizers To Serve: Sweet and Sour Ceviche Chicken Apple Salad in Cherry Tomatoes Goat Cheese Quesadilla with Roasted Red Pepper

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Tips for Creating a Relaxing Atmosphere

1. Create a small oasis. Gather low, glass bowls in different shapes and sizes and fill them half way with water. Place floating candles and flower blossoms in each bowl.2. D...

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Zen Cocktail Party Decor: Colors

The decor needs to be clean and simple. Use white as the primary color for everything: All flowers need to be white only. Place f...

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Zen Cocktail Party Decor: Flowers

Every table needs a flower arrangement. Style the buffet table with a cluster of five arrangements with white flowers and clear containers (glass works best). Use one type of flower in each container, but make the arrangements different. In one container, use a mass of white roses. In another, use a grouping of lisianthus.Do not use flowers with a strong scent, like lilies. Some other great options are cala lilies, peonies, sweet pea, and snaps.

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Zen Cocktail Party Decor: Candles

For the final touches, add calm yoga or massage music and, especially zenful, eucalyptus aromas with scented candles and oils to the party area.

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Better Than Sex Decorations

Each room in the house or party facility is decorated like a New York neighborhood. We will have the Upper East Side, The Village, etc. The outdoor pool/patio area will be Central Park.

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