Cold Weather Solution: House Party!

Autumn and winter are very cold seasons. Snow, rain and wind seems to be one of the only things we can find on the streets. On top of all of this, the darkness falls very early. But please don’t worry about that, if you do not feel comfortable outside, prepare a flat party!

First, plan your party for when your parents are away from home. After that, call your friends and if your house is big enough, ask them to bring just one more person with them. But remember, do not let it get out of hand; don’t announce it by social networks!!

Meet with them to collect money to buy some important stuff (food, drinks, plastic plates and glasses, etc.). In these occasions the best food is ready meals and fast food; nice, easy and quick!

Later on, choose your favourite music and leave it in the computer you’re going to use. I recommend rock, pop and electro music because this tends to please anyone.

Move all furniture (or anything that makes dancing difficult) anything valuable that could be broken or stained.

And that’s it- call your friends to get to your house as soon as possible to start the party and just be concerned about enjoying your evening.

You can follow more tips on The House Party People, but do not get stuck too much!

My best advice is that if the party can be carried out in a friend’s house, it’s better than yours!

Easy Meals for Big Parties

Throwing a successful dinner party is a major milestone of adulthood. It proves that the host has learned how to properly prepare a healthy meal. She will have cleaned and arranged her home so that her friends will be impressed by her station in life. Not everyone has the time, space and finances to host a large party, so being able to do so is a sign of high social status and career success. Even if the host is not hurting for money, she will still need to avoid spending too much money on food and drinks for her party.
 























Italian Family-style
Italian food is always a big hit at a party. Pasta is inexpensive and can be made in large amounts. Pasta can be upgraded if the host chooses a whole-grain variety and uses a unique sauce. For example, she can serve it with alfredo sauce or plain pesto. Another standard that always goes over well is a salad. A classic garden salad with Italian, ranch or vinaigrette dressing can be made in the minutes preceding the start of the party. If the host wants her salad to be the entree, she can make it more substantial with a few minor adjustments. Fruit and nuts can be added to mixtures of baby spinach leaves an other dark greens. A sweet salad can be tossed with apple cider vinegar or raspberry vinaigrette dressing. A basic Caesar salad is transformed into a full meal by simply adding chicken to it. Small pieces of cooked chicken can be placed in a dish next to the salad. This way, guests can add as much chicken as they want, and vegetarians will still be able to enjoy the salad.

Small Sandwiches
Small sandwiches are good for parties at which the guests will not be sitting down the entire time. The host can make three or four different kinds of sandwiches on different kinds of bread and cut them into quarters. The guests will be able to sample each kind. At least one type of sandwich should be meatless. Toasted bruschetta is a suitable appetizer.

Individual Desserts
Cupcakes and cookies are better than single large cakes when serving a standing group. Sticking with finger foods means that the host will not risk running out of clean silverware before everyone has finished eating. She can limit her flatware to small paper plates that she can just throw away. She should provide a few bottles of wine for her guests and advise them to bring anything else that they would like to drink.


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Ideas for the perfect wedding meal

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and careful advance planning can ensure things run smoothly. You want the day to reflect your personalities as well as being a fun occasion for your guests.

One thing couples agonise over is the food. Trying to accommodate the tastes and preferences of all your family and friends can be difficult, so it’s best to keep things simple. A sit-down lunch or dinner is the typical wedding meal, but since most people have months to plan it, why not do something a bit different?

The great outdoors

There are many ways to make your special day stand out. For a summer wedding, the obvious suggestion is to go with an outdoor reception. But you can’t guarantee good weather, and particularly in the UK the climate can be temperamental. A marquee can create an interesting space in a garden party and will offer shelter if it suddenly starts to rain.

If you choose an outdoor option, a picnic on the beach is always a winner. You can spread comfortable seats out on the sand with picnic hampers for each group of chairs, equivalent to tables at an indoor venue. Food hampers are an interesting option, even if your reception is indoors. Use gingham tablecloths teamed with fresh flowers and grass around the dining room, and you can create the feel of a traditional picnic without worrying about being outside in your wedding dress.

Grub’s up

It is important to consider the dietary requirements of your guests. Most wedding venues will offer vegetarian options, but it's also worth finding out whether anyone is vegan, lactose intolerant or allergic to wheat. If you find that you have a lot of guests who will need catering for separately, a buffet may be a better option. Many people have pre-conceptions about buffets as being reminiscent of child’s birthday party, but they can be extremely sophisticated and enjoyable if you go with a good catering company and make sure you sample every dish.


The perfect cake

The cake is the ultimate treat everyone will be waiting for. A traditional iced fruitcake is always a safe choice, but if you want to be a little more inventive, there are many exciting alternatives. Cupcake or macaroon towers are popular and have the right mix of sweet-tooth appeal and decadence. For a bit of fun you could add an ice-cream sculpture or a chocolate fountain.

Personal touches

The most important thing to remember when choosing food for your wedding is that it should match the occasion in tone and style. If you have a small, intimate wedding with close friends and family, it may seem inappropriate to have a six-course sit-down meal after the ceremony. After all, your guests are not there for the food, but rather to share your special day. Something personal will go down better than a gourmet banquet.

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