My Thanksgiving dinner went from a simple 4 people to 8 guests a few days before T-Day and I was scrambling. Mainly because my dining room table sits just six people so just somewhere to park yourself while you were chowing down was going to be a problem. So in the couple days before Thanksgiving I went out and bought a folding table from good ol' Walmart and called in a mah-jor favor to my girl Jodi at Capital Party Rentals. I also went to Wegmans doubled up on the food and bought a bunch of flowers. Thanksgiving was saved and all went well! See below...
I whipped up some pretty fabulous centerpieces if I do say so myself. I used pears, artichokes, mums, hydrangea, and one fake purple peony from Michael's. (Sorry but I needed the color and size)
I made the placecards and attached them to mini artichokes with a couple if pins hidden behind the cardstock.
No event is complete without a signature drink and fun themed snack, right? I scored these recipes from Women's Day Magazine (part of a fun care package from my Aunt Barb). Who knew that herbs in popcorn would be so tasty? And well anything with a cinnamon stick is just a go during this time of year. Try them out for yourselves on Christmas Eve or for a cozy movie night!
Hot & Nutty Whiskey Sours
3/4 cup nut flavored liquor 1 3/4 cup Makers Mark
3/4 cup Simple Syrup 1/4 cup lemon juice
Bring nut flavored liqueur, Makers Mark, simple syrup and lemon juice to a simmer in a saucepan. Divide among four mugs and pour of a cinnamon stick and add a splash of Lemon Italian Soda to taste if its too strong. (I almost knocked out a guest or too with my heavy hand)
Sage Popcorn
Ok first of all...just buy the bag-o-kernels...I know I know I was scared too but honestly they were better than the pre made and more healthy tasting.
1 1/4 cup fresh sage 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels Extra Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling Sea Salt
Microwave sage on a plate until crispy, about 2 1/2 minutes. In the meantime, heat vegetable oil in deep large pot on high. Add three popcorn kernels and cover. Once kernels have popped add in 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels. Continuously shake pot, covered until all kernels have popped. Takes about 5 minutes.
Transfer popcorn to large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, salt to taste. Break up your crispy sage into small pea sized flakes and toss in with popcorn.
Photos all taken by Events In The City, after a few bloody marys hence for the fogginess.
