Entertaining

I invited a few freinds around for my birthday dinner. I have taken this option because I love cooking and entertaining in general. I dont see it as a task.

This is the menu I have come up with - does it look ok?

Entrée:
Mussels done in white wine, chilli, garlic and lemongrass
Warm brushcetta of tomato, zucchini and eggplant


Main:
Butterfly leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary
Asparagus
Baked potatoes with lemon, garlic and thyme



Dessert:

Frangelico spiked tiramisu
Red wine poached pears
Homemade clotted cream vanilla ice-cream (if I get the ice cream maker I want before then!)

2007-02-04 14:44:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, so my birthday is the 23rd of Feb. And i need to plan for my sweet 16. I want to do more than a sleep over...but i have a very low budget. My parents are split up and I need to get some ideas. Please help me...send in
Themes...
Decorations...
Activities...
Other things...


PLEASE HELP!!!!

2007-02-04 11:29:36 · 8 answers · asked by Lauren R 1

It's my 22nd birthday in a week, and I'm having a pink and black themed party. I'm planning on giving out goodie bag to everyone before we leave for the bar. So far I've planned on putting in some noise makers, pink and black mardi gras beads and if I can find theme, some cheap shot glasses. I don't want to spend too much money, but I want them to be cool. Advice?

2007-02-04 09:45:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a couple cases of Mountain Creek (or something like that) for $6 a case.

I also have some Alaskan Amber & Sam Adams.

Most of my friends are freeloaders and I don't think that they deserve any of my good beer.

2007-02-04 09:19:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently went to Florida and had my first ever black and white cookie! I loved it. They do not sell them here in Indiana. Who supplies the cookies to starbucks? I want to see if they have an online store. If you work for starbucks in Palm Beach Florida...let me know who supplies your cookies.

2007-02-04 09:11:39 · 9 answers · asked by mommyof2cdp 2

1st,

My party will be of mixed company - co-workers, family, friends, current & ex bosses, black ,white, young old. How do I manage this???

2nd... I wanted to have a BBQ, but can't BBQ (ok, I could and done so before)and I don't own a grill- & don't want to buy 1 for 1x. A cousin told me not to have it catered, b/c it defeats the purpose (if I can go all out, no use in having a registry - skip the party and buy my own stuff - her words, not mine). So if it's not BBQ, would like red beans & rice, jambalaya, chicken wings, finger sandwiches, fruit trays, baked mac and cheexe, rum punch and some other booze do?

2nd - what type of entertainment? Music? Maybe I should save the hip hop for later - and just mix it, or mix old school, pop, and hip hop that's clean (I don't do shoot em up stuff - mostly party & old school). Do you play games- if so, like dominoes, spades, taboo,etc?
I need to rent tables and chairs, too... Oh dear... $300-400 is the budget... that's it.

2007-02-04 08:39:25 · 10 answers · asked by Divva 1

need a couple dishes for the game please help

2007-02-04 07:17:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-04 05:45:19 · 7 answers · asked by taj n 1

for instance i like to treat it like a lady and lick the centre out first!

2007-02-04 00:32:18 · 38 answers · asked by Neill 3

2007-02-03 22:25:21 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5

im organising my 7 year olds party and i want it to be different .. do you have any tips..

2007-02-03 20:54:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-03 20:54:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friends' mom told me and my gf to come over to her house last friday for a surprise party for her daughter. When we arrived, we were asked to unfold chairs, put plates on tables, and even move heavy furniture! Are guests expected to help set up for events or is it rude to ask favors from the people you invite to a party?

2007-02-03 19:30:36 · 19 answers · asked by Soundguy 2

We are having a party with 12 kids at a local kids activity center. The party is going to be from 11a-1p. The kids will doing activities for an hour and a half and have the party for the other 30 mins. Should I have sandwiches or snacks for the parents and kids in addition to the cake? Since we don't have much time to each and open presents I am torn between providing food and not. If I should provide more than just cake what should I provide? Something that does not require heating up, because they don't have any kitchen facilities at the activity center.

2007-02-03 14:51:28 · 35 answers · asked by ctaylor66062 1

Do they still manufacture them? I have never seen any in a store.

2007-02-03 14:27:16 · 2 answers · asked by kiko 3

Any suggestions? A single mom is needing help planning for a wedding rehersal dinner within a modest budget? Not only would there be the wedding party, but several out-of-town guests. What ideas do you have that would keep the event non-stressful, yet tasteful?

2007-02-03 14:06:51 · 7 answers · asked by lindakflowers 6

in 2 weeks my husband and I are inviting a few couples to a restaurant to celebrate his promotion from captian to Major in the airforce. We're paying for everything, including drinks. is this something people bring gifts to? and I ONLY ASK cos a friend mentioned she was looking for a gift.
Also, any ideas on how to make it really air force themed? like put a toy f 15 on a cake or something?

2007-02-03 11:04:11 · 7 answers · asked by nora_mcdonald2000 2

2007-02-03 10:59:48 · 22 answers · asked by rangemang 1

2007-02-03 10:40:43 · 18 answers · asked by young at heart 1

2007-02-03 10:09:44 · 18 answers · asked by kim s 1

My sweet 16 is coming up in April and I can't decide how I should celebrate. The usual party with a band or a dj doesn't seem to go over too well with my friends so I was thinking of doing something more unique. Any ideas?

2007-02-03 08:34:30 · 4 answers · asked by Andrea 1

Like a dessert treat for the super bowl?

2007-02-03 08:25:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you precook pasta and hold several hours to serve later that day?

2007-02-03 07:57:23 · 4 answers · asked by sjv 4

Okay, so I am turning 18 at the end of april, and I need some ideas. I dont want a party but my mom wants to have one for me. So I need some party ideas. Food? Music? Games? other entertainment. I dont like to have be the entertainer. i am supposed to be the birthday girl :)

2007-02-03 07:17:07 · 10 answers · asked by aim 3

We are serving some baked goods (cookies, etc.), and I am making baked custard. Will the custard be enough, or should we serve it with a sauce?

2007-02-03 05:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by just wondering 2

I am having a party tonight and at first i wasnt going to provide food, but now i want to serve a little something, i have a very low budget. What kind of foods could i get thats cheap and easy to cook fast. Thanks.

2007-02-03 05:08:44 · 23 answers · asked by ****brownskincutie**** 2

For Valentines day, i'm cooking for my girl, I'm making

Chicken liver pate with wild mushrooms and brandy, served in a heart shaped little dish with heart shaped toast,

then fillet steak in a deep red wine sauce, with onion rings, real chips and garden salad,

then a passionfruit and strawberry mousse with whipped cream We have Champagne to drink, and i'll make some heart shaped dark chocolates to have with Irish coffees after, have i forgotten anything? I've got a red rose for the table....i got candles.....

2007-02-03 04:38:44 · 32 answers · asked by merciasounds 5

I'm just going to put together a bunch of Appetizers. No one's going to want to eat a large meal with beer anyways. So far, I'm making:

-Wings
-Deviled Eggs
-Kraut/Sausage Balls
-Chex Mix
-Cheese Ball with Butter Crackers

Anyone have anything to add that would compliment? I feel like I'm missing something. Recipes and links appreciated. Thanks!!!

2007-02-03 04:06:03 · 13 answers · asked by punchy333 6

grasshopper drink made with cream demint

2007-02-03 04:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need something cheap and easy to do that is out lof our house. keep in mind that it is the middle of winter.

2007-02-03 03:08:51 · 5 answers · asked by Ally 1