Few things are more enjoyable than sharing a delicious meal with friends. Why not add to the fun with eye-catching decorations, cleverly themed meals and even costumes? Throwing a dinner party is a great way to show off your creative abilities and your culinary skills all at the same time. Just think of a theme you enjoy - the ocean, eighties movies, haunted houses - decorate your home and call some friends over. If you need a little inspiration before getting started, consider some of these ideas:Princess Party. No, you're not too old. Dig out your grandmother's old tea set, or assemble one from the elegant cups and saucers you can find at thrift stores or antique shops. Serve finger sandwiches, tea and petite fours. And, of course, dress to the nines - 19th century style. If you're not sure what to wear, check websites or history books for old
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Tea Party Ideas
Petite Fours, Tea Set, Victorian Poetry
Kids' birthday parties are so magical. Some parents may prefer to take the kid's party to some out of the way pizza joint and let someone else deal with the entertaining, preparation and clean up. But there is nothing more sweet than a birthday in one's home with a personalized homemade cake. The cake can be the most memorable part of the birthday. Throw away all of the presents and give the kid a one-of-a-kind personalized birthday cake. Because of this, it is important that the cake be well-thought out.I don't worry too much about buying the cake. Your run of the mill, ready-to-make cake mix is really quite tasty. And, as far as I'm concerned, taste isn't even as important as its packaging. Familiar characters to the child can be an inspiration. If all else fails, ask the child what he or she wants and you can't go wrong
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Recipes
Cake Mix, Secret Cake, Tea Set
Tea has been consumed in China for centuries, but other cultures are rich in history of this popular beverage as well. Two of those countries, Russia and England have developed decidedly different traditions over the years.It is said that drinking tea began in China where over 5000 years ago, leaves from the plant accidentally fell into water being boiled for drinking. Needless to say, it was found to be very refreshing and it's use became widespread. Tea was introduced to Europe through the Portuguese in the early 1500's and it didn't take long for this beverage to become popular in many countries and traditions for English tea parties and Russian tea were formed.This drink became so popular in both countries the each developed certain traditions as well as pots, vessels and cups to drink it from. Although the introduction of tea is centuries old, the popularity of it and the
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Recipes
Duchess Of Bedford, Tea Set, Tea Tea
