It was my year to host the neighbors for our annual Christmas Party. Christmas Cheer at our house, then Christmas Dinner at a local Italian restaurant. Here's what the cheer part looked like -- without people. I didn't take any people pictures. Sorry, because everyone knows that the people are the most interesting part.
Anyway, here goes.
Welcome! Come in!
Entry. Notice the Winter Rose Poinsettia.
Dining room. (Unused for the evening.)
Bar. (Also unused. What? A party with no bar? Can it really be called a party?) Yes.
Living area with rearranged furniture.
More poinsettias. Isn't the green one pretty?
Chairs. The only seating used.
And now for the food!
Appetizer: Honey, Walnut and Brie Tartlets. Easy. And delicious. This was my favorite. You can make it, too: http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/11/10-holiday-appetizers-to-whet-your.html
Appetizer: Pepperoni Pizza Puffs. Also easy. And delicious. They were the group favorite. Could have been served with pizza sauce on the side, but they were good without it. And I didn't want spilled pizza sauce anywhere. :) Go here for the recipe: http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2010/07/annoying-habits.html
Drinks: Reindeer Bubbles. This was my favorite part for two reasons: 1) lots of compliments and 2) they were delicious! It's green sugar on the rim with pomegranate seeds and pomegranate syrup in the bottom. When the champagne was poured in, the pomegranate seeds would bounce up and down with the bubbles. Recipe here: http://www.hgtv.com/holidays-and-entertaining/celebrity-holiday-homes-recipes-reindeer-bubbles-festive-cocktail/index.html
I have no more entertaining planned until Christmas Eve. Warning: if you are here (and you are always welcome) you may see some of this again!
And it will be delicious!
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