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Thai Dinner Party Ideas to Wow Your Guests

May 31st, 2011
Thailand Inspired Dinner PartyThink Thailand and you imagine the ancient temples in Chiang Mai, the Chao Praya River reflecting the glow of the Wat Arum temple during warm evenings, white sandy beaches and blazing sunsets, Bangkok's chaotic traffic, graceful bamboos, and the history rich sacred city of Ayuthaya. The food is glorious too! Hot and sour soup with shrimp, sumptuous fried rice with crab, Thai summer rolls, and the heavenly mango ice-cream. You can bring Thailand to your home in your next dinner party.Recreate the CultureDinner party ideas can be successfully executed if carefully planned; and if you have been giving dinner parties with the same food and party theme, it is about time to try something exciting to delight your guest or better yet, surprise them with a Thai dinner party.An element essential to a captivating Thai themed dinner party is the setting. Do not plunk the food on .. more»

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Party Scavenger Hunts

May 30th, 2011
Last year, instead of the traditional birthday party for my daughter, we held a massive scavenger hunt. I'll tell you a little how ours went and try to offer some more suggestions for you:Everybody came and gathered around, talking, eating, and playing video games. I stepped outside for a minute and used my cell phone to call my daughter (she was still in the house). I told her to look in the refrigerator and then hung up. She's ten years old, so she's old enough to understand when something fun is up, and she played along famously.The first clue - in the refrigerator, obviously - pointed to a destination outside, where a few parents and I were already waiting with smiles on our faces; most of the kids had never taken part in a scavenger hunt, so they were very excited and didn't really know what was happening yet.As more .. more»

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Obidos Festival – Ancient Town in Portugal

May 29th, 2011
Have you ever been to Obidos?Obidos is a remarkable ancient town in Portugal - about an hour away from Lisbon by car. It really is an amazing place for all sorts of reasons - not least its two festivals, one in November devoted to chocolate and one in the summer where the entire town returns to its medeival roots for a week or so.Obidos is called the Wedding Present Town - not because of the romance that permeates its ancient cobbled streets but because in 1282 the King of Portugal gave the whole town as a gift to his new bride. You can see what the attraction was when you visit today and see its colorful houses, vast and scented floral displays and quaint historic cobble stone streets. Right at the centre of Obidos stands the imposing castle - first built in the 1100\'s and still looking just as regal .. more»

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Fat Free, Tea Cheesecakes – Your Healthy Alternative to Cheesecake Desserts

May 28th, 2011
Cheesecakes are not exactly known as being healthy snacks. Sugar, cream cheese and whip cream are three of the main ingredients, not exactly healthy in their own regard. But here are two recipes for cheesecakes that won't completely ruin that new diet your on. The first two are tasty, with the flavor coming from tea. The third recipe is a standard low fat cheesecake. All three are healthier than your usual cheesecake. This was made for those who are looking for a dessert, but are constrained because of diets and other health reasons. We hope you enjoy the cheesecakes, and your free to share the recipes with your friends and families.Chai Tea Latte CheesecakeIngredients:6 Chai Spice tea bags for the flavor of the cheesecake. 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 8 oz container of fat free cream cheese softened 1 6 oz or 9 inch graham cracker .. more»

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Cocktail Party Ideas For Easy Party Planning

May 27th, 2011
Cocktail party ideas are a great way for people to enjoy an afternoon or evening in conversation with others. This kind of a party tends to keep people moving around and socializing. Cocktail parties are generally a gathering at a friend or neighbor's house before everyone goes out for the night to another event. If this is the type of party you are having, wine and highballs are the most common drinks served. If you are looking for the fancy beverages, like pink ladies and mint juleps, you may need to check drink recipes online or ask your friends for their favorite concoctions.Small finger foods are best served at a cocktail party. You might have cocktail crackers with thin slices of wild salmon and cream cheese on them. Breaded shrimp or plain shrimp with cocktail sauce to dip them in also works well. Sandwiches, if they are rolled and sliced .. more»

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Long Island Catering Halls

May 26th, 2011
Long Island is full of choices. You can choose from hundreds of party rooms, catering halls and banquet facilities. Here are some of our favorites. ? Carlyle on The Green. A great place for a wedding reception. High ceilings, stunning floors and beautiful touches throughout this banquet facility make it memorable. The cuisine is wonderful. They have a magnificent menu and can prepare custom menus as well. The Lenox Room is perfect for music and dancing. This fine establishment is located right in Bethpage State Park. ? Coral House is located on Milburn Lake. The lake provides a perfect setting for any special occasion. The property is expertly landscaped with fantastic views of the lake. Bring your camera. There are so many wonderful settings for photographs. The party rooms are big but not overwhelming. The fireplaces and d?cor give the place a warm feel. ? Fox Hollow offers accommodations for .. more»

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