Delightful Afternoon party

I love any excuse to throw a party. So when my Father in law asked if us "kids" could organise something for my mother in law's birthday, my husband and I gladly volunteered. We decided with spring around the corner to have a afternoon party with a earthy and green theme. 

Details, Details....
Decorations: Using the green palette I used small paper lanterns from Pink Frosting. I also created a paper chain using two wrapping papers cut into strips and linked using double sided tape. Paper chain are the "New Thing" in paper decorations at the moment- very cheap, easy to create and effective.
Napkins: apple green cocktail napkins also from Pink Frosting
Plates & cutlery: wooden plates and cutlery from Donna Hay General store

Green paper lantern and paper chains

wooden cocktail plates & apple green napkins

THE FOOD....
We decided to something different from our usual family BBQ and have all finger food, but things we have never made before. Each couple was to bring a couple of plates. It was success- the food was superb!

Cheese board on a slab of timber. Included homemade pumpkin dip, pepper brie, aged cheddar, spiced pear paste & sugared and black pepper fruit (courtesy of the amazing Donna Hay and her recipes I adore)

 Potato & vege mini pots

Roast pork belly & caramelised apple

Rare steak and salsa verde on toast

 

 

Coconut, macadamia prawns skewers with tartare and chilli dipping sauces

Scallops on pea puree & potato

 Gorgeous & delicious flourless chocolate and raspberry cake with strawberries made by my sis in law

DRINKS.....
I made a refreshing apple and ginger punch

Recipe for punch:
1 part ginger beer with 3 parts cloudy apple juice, apple slices and mint leaves serve with lots of ice


Enjoy- and get planning for your next EVENT!!!!