It’s Time to Tailgate and Trick-Or-Treat
This weekend is a perfect time to combine your tailgating fun with a little treat. Try this black magic potion…
Screwed-Up Screwdriver
Serves 1
1/4 cup ice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed tangerine juice
1 1/2 ounces black vodka
1 black licorice twist, for serving
Place ice in a tall glass. Pour juice into glass. Pour vodka over the back of a cocktail spoon into glass so it sits on top of juice and creates a layer of black. Slice 1/4 inch off each end of licorice, and use as a straw. Serve immediately. (courtesy of Marthastewart.com)
Next, order some hors d’oeuvres from our Hors d’oeuvres & More~Parties To Go menu. Place your order by today!
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Recipe of the Month
Recently, I made this for my family. It isn’t fancy - but it tastes yummy!
Tortilla Pie with Chicken
Ingredients:
12 corn tortillas (6-inch), toasted
2 cups cooked, shredded dark-meat chicken (I used white meat-Tyson brand)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 ½ cups green or red salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (6 ounces)
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Toast the tortillas over a low flame or in a dry skillet. In an 8-inch square baking dish, layer four tortillas, one cup chicken, ½ can chiles, ½ cup salsa, 1/3 cup sour cream and ½ cup cheese; repeat once. Top with remaining tortillas, salsa, sour cream and cheese. Bake until top is browned and bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Serves four.
Vendor Tips for the Holidays
This month, we wanted to give you some tips from just a few of our vendors. We work with so many great and talented companies sharing ideas and creativity. Here are just a few of their thoughts…
Travel Tips from Tracee Williams of Destinations
~ Make plans early.
~ Don’t forget your passport if traveling internationally.
~ Consider booking your travel on the actual
holiday date-less busy.
Floral Tips from Julie Mendenhall of Jules Design
~ Magnolia leaves are perfect for the holiday—fresh and long-lasting. You can use them to make wreaths or put them in vases, add some ornaments, and you have a clever centerpiece.
~ Use sticks or curly willow for a natural look. For more shine—spray paint them gold or silver.
~ Try adding peacock, turkey or pheasant feathers in your holiday décor—adding a touch of elegance.
Photography Tips from Brittney Carlton of Focused Exposure Photography
A few photography tips to keep in mind when capturing your memories:
~ Get down on their level.
~ Move your subject from the middle.
~ Move in close.
Most important of all bring extra batteries and memory cards/film and HAVE FUN!
Here is the latest news at The Event Group Catering and Event Planning. We are expanding our catering and event planning services to the Fort Smith area this year. Hoping to work closely with the local vendors and our own vendors to create additional offerings for the area.
