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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Where to Buy Distinctive Last-Minute Holiday Serveware
OK, so despite the best-laid plans of mice and men you either have a planned holiday gathering and are still looking for a way to add a distinctive touch to your party or you've been hesitating and have finally decided to host a holiday gathering, but don't want it to look like a last-minute takeout fest.
Where to buy stylish serveware at this last minute? Don't despair. With one trip you can be ready.
Budget
If you're on a budget and you like a more mod look, the place to go is IKEA.
Recommended:
Avoid anything plastic from IKEA or anywhere else as it doesn't look stylish (perhaps only if you're serving small children?)
Another place to check is Cost Plus World Markets--Their markdown prices are very good and they tend to have a wider selection of square, rectangle, and oval white porcelain serving pieces than IKEA, and sometimes have nice beaten gold trays from India, for example, that would go well with either traditional or mod holiday decor.
Not on a Budget
In our experience the mass retailers' serveware quality is not very durable, so we don't recommend it as it's a waste of money if it won't last at least a few years without breaking. In fact, the IKEA serveware is more reliable and often less expensive than that of the mass retailers like Target and Wal-Mart.
One fell swoop to distinctive tableware for your gathering
To save time, check out websites and note what you like, then head to the store(s) and check out the sales table-you might find something you like better!
Then, armed with your new stylish serveware, you're ready to make your holiday gathering distinctive.
Enjoy.
Best wishes for a beautiful, delicious, and magical Christmas from all of us,
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
Where to buy stylish serveware at this last minute? Don't despair. With one trip you can be ready.
Budget
If you're on a budget and you like a more mod look, the place to go is IKEA.
Recommended:
- SVALKA goblets and champagne flutes--and here's an idea: serve any non-hot beverages, whether wine, champagne, a cocktail, or anything non-alchoholic, even water, in the flutes. Your beverages will look so nice!
- Serving pieces: GROGGY stainless trays, ARV BROLLOP cake stand with lid and serving plates, IKEA 365+ serving plates, GOTTIS and MALTID serving bowls
Avoid anything plastic from IKEA or anywhere else as it doesn't look stylish (perhaps only if you're serving small children?)
Another place to check is Cost Plus World Markets--Their markdown prices are very good and they tend to have a wider selection of square, rectangle, and oval white porcelain serving pieces than IKEA, and sometimes have nice beaten gold trays from India, for example, that would go well with either traditional or mod holiday decor.
Not on a Budget
- Neiman-Marcus--ABSOLUTELY the best and most beautiful serveware in styles from traditional to mod and whimsical if you can afford it
- Pottery Barn
- Williams-Sonoma
- Crate & Barrel
- Sur La Table--And if you absolutely must use disposables at your gathering, their bamboo plates are a lovely golden color and will look wonderful as well as being eco friendly
- Department stores--They mark down right before Christmas, so you can pick up some great pieces at great prices
In our experience the mass retailers' serveware quality is not very durable, so we don't recommend it as it's a waste of money if it won't last at least a few years without breaking. In fact, the IKEA serveware is more reliable and often less expensive than that of the mass retailers like Target and Wal-Mart.
One fell swoop to distinctive tableware for your gathering
To save time, check out websites and note what you like, then head to the store(s) and check out the sales table-you might find something you like better!
Then, armed with your new stylish serveware, you're ready to make your holiday gathering distinctive.
Enjoy.
Best wishes for a beautiful, delicious, and magical Christmas from all of us,
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Looking for distinctive stemware for your holiday event? Pottery Barn's rimmed coupes and goblets:
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
8 More Beverage Ideas for Holiday Events
As we move in the last rush toward our holiday events, today we offer 8 more ideas for distinctive beverages to serve at holiday events.
Non Alcoholic
Sodas with a Twist
Buy bottles of Italian limoncello sodas, French Oranginas, Mexican Jarritos, Spanish KAS...And thus embrace an international theme. You can achieve a wonderful effect with a rainbow of sodas. Or go nostalgic and buy bottles of artisan root beer or your regional soft drink.
Orange Eggnog Punch
1 qt. eggnog
1 can (12 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, or 2 cans of peach nectar
1 can (12 oz.) ginger ale
In pitcher mix eggnog and orange juice or peach nectar. Pour in ginger ale and stir.
House Snapple
Make your usual recipe of lemon, sweetened iced tea. Add 1-2 cans Jumex peach nectar and juice of 1-3 fresh oranges. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
Cranberry-Lime Punch
Mix 1 large bottle cranberry or cran-apple juice, 1 can (12 oz.) ginger ale, and 1-2 scoops lime sherbert. Stir to dissolve sherbert. Add a little more sugar if needed.
Alcoholic
Irish Coffee
Still great in winter! And festive. Coffee, Bailey's Irish Cream, whipped cream to garnish the cups.
Raspberry a Go Go
Stir together one bottle white wine, 2 small bottles raspberry beer or 1/2 cup Creme de Cassis, 1 small bottle ginger ale, and 1 pint raspberry ice cream.
Hot Sangría
Make your favorite sangría recipe and add 2 cinnamon sticks and 1-3 tbsp., or to taste, of honey. Heat on low 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon and serve warm.
Coffee with Liqueur
In the European tradition, add a liqueur such as cognac, Amaretto, Frangelico, Gran Marnier, or eau-de-vie to hot coffee and stir. Warms you right up.
Enjoy.
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
Non Alcoholic
Sodas with a Twist
Buy bottles of Italian limoncello sodas, French Oranginas, Mexican Jarritos, Spanish KAS...And thus embrace an international theme. You can achieve a wonderful effect with a rainbow of sodas. Or go nostalgic and buy bottles of artisan root beer or your regional soft drink.
Orange Eggnog Punch
1 qt. eggnog
1 can (12 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, or 2 cans of peach nectar
1 can (12 oz.) ginger ale
In pitcher mix eggnog and orange juice or peach nectar. Pour in ginger ale and stir.
House Snapple
Make your usual recipe of lemon, sweetened iced tea. Add 1-2 cans Jumex peach nectar and juice of 1-3 fresh oranges. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
Cranberry-Lime Punch
Mix 1 large bottle cranberry or cran-apple juice, 1 can (12 oz.) ginger ale, and 1-2 scoops lime sherbert. Stir to dissolve sherbert. Add a little more sugar if needed.
Alcoholic
Irish Coffee
Still great in winter! And festive. Coffee, Bailey's Irish Cream, whipped cream to garnish the cups.
Raspberry a Go Go
Stir together one bottle white wine, 2 small bottles raspberry beer or 1/2 cup Creme de Cassis, 1 small bottle ginger ale, and 1 pint raspberry ice cream.
Hot Sangría
Make your favorite sangría recipe and add 2 cinnamon sticks and 1-3 tbsp., or to taste, of honey. Heat on low 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon and serve warm.
Coffee with Liqueur
In the European tradition, add a liqueur such as cognac, Amaretto, Frangelico, Gran Marnier, or eau-de-vie to hot coffee and stir. Warms you right up.
Enjoy.
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
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