Since today is Mardi Gras, a warm-weather spring is certainly not far off for those of us above the equator.
In honor of spring today we offer tips for making spring parties springlike.
Eliminate any food ideas that are seasonal in winter
This means any type of winter squash, spinach, cold-weather citrus fruits, apples and pears, pomegranates, carrots, parsnips, and hot soups or stews. Try googling "seasonal produce charts" and you'll find all kinds of handy guides to seasonal produce where you live. Basically, celebrate the season with produce that's SEASONAL--because winter produce tends to be heavier, logical since it's in season in cold weather.
Use light colors
Tablecloths, napkins, decor--light colors will say spring. Even just one such touch will lift your party from dull to springlike. There are so many depressed people around--can it be only coincidence that back in the day people's parties used colors to add a festive touch instead of so much white and beige and black, black and beige and white as is now often the case?
Garnish food with spring touches
Yes, garnishing food with spring touches will add that springlike touch too. You needn't be a master chef to do this. Small clusters of grapes or long chive blades or a seasonal bloom do the trick.
Offer a spring- or warm-weather associated drink
Pomegranate- and cranberry-based drinks, for example, evoke winter, not spring. Mojitos, margaritas, a crisp white wine, a hurricane, a fresh juice or smoothie bar, a fruit iced tea or lemonade or sangría...These evoke spring and warm weather.
Warmly,
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
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