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Showing posts with label cocktail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cocktail. Show all posts

Monday, February 11, 2013

Chocolat the Movie - A Valentine Treat

Still in the Valentine, chocolate treat mode here. Wanted to share this little sweet confection with you today. The movie 'Chocolat' has to be one of my favorites, especially this time of year. I actually tried renting it several years ago, when I couldn't locate it, I ordered it online.

It was the basis of my 'Chocolat' theme party and Girls Night In! We enjoyed plentiful chocolate and this decadent movie! I love everything about this movie, the setting, the actors, the theme and the music! Take a look at the trailer below.













One of my favorite parts of the movie is the sermon by the priest....




My Goodness…

“I’m not sure what the theme of my homily today ought to be. Do I want to speak of the miracle of our Lord’s divine transformation? Not really, no.

I don’t want to talk about His divinity. I’d rather talk about His humanity.

I mean, you know, how he lived his life here on Earth, His kindness, His tolerance.

Listen, here’s what I think. I think we can’t go around measuring our
goodness by what we don’t do. 
By what we deny ourselves what we resist
and who we exclude.

I think we’ve got to measure goodness by what we embrace
what we create and who we include.”


From the 2000 movie “Chocolat”, spoken by Pere Henri, the French Priest.


 Chocolate Martini Recipe
1 1/2 shots Chocolate Liqueur
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka
2 1/2 shots half-and-half

Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour
into a chilled cocktail glass.

Enjoy with a little Johnny Depp on the side...

Has anyone else seen this movie and what was your favorite part?



Friday, October 28, 2011

Halloween Party, Food & Fun...



..... And big ones too!

 Still not inspired for a big (or little) Halloween party? Grab some pumpkins, candles and some sticks from your back yard. Add some twinkle lights and voila, your home is magically transformed.

Well maybe it's not that easy, but with a few decorations, one great cocktail and some basic food you can have a fun and fantastic Halloween party! Here are a few ideas for you...



First of all...

Set the mood by adding something nice to your front entry.



 2 Hearts


No time to carve pumpkins? Simply arrange a few around the entry. Add battery powered candles if you feel uncomfortable with open flames.










Nice soft lighting makes your guests feel at ease.





Start with a fabulous cocktail!
Halloween Sunset cocktail recipe





How about a couple of appetizers? Yum!





A simple pumpkin cheese ball is always a hit.







Here is an example of a wonderful table set up for a party.


Halloween Dessert Buffet





Need more food ideas? Here you go.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites











You look stressed. Try this cocktail. It's called a Harvest Moon. Feel better now? Delicious!







Some yummy treats!









Caramel Apple Recipe




This candy arrangement makes a great 
centerpiece that you can eat.

Halloween Candy Kabobs


Hint: Add a few drops of canola oil to a paper towel and lightly rub the bamboo skewer before sliding the candy on. It makes things much easier. Arrange in a large vase or pitcher.


                  






A cup of warm cider sends your guests 
off feeling all warm and toasty!


272/365 - cider with cinnamon








Coffee after a party is the universal sign of
  "Thanks for coming and good night".



coffee curl




Make sure you have some ready to go about a 
half hour before you would like your party to end.  For more fun Halloween images and ideas visit my board below.





Hope you have a Spooktacular Party!


Update: Due to changes in Pinterest most images have been replaced with a link to my Halloween pinboard or removed. ~ Diane