Ides of March

As is my custom, I give menu items theme appropriete names.

Ides of March

The invitation is most effective when rolled into a scroll, tied with twine, and hand delivered.

Happy Pi Day

March celebrations

March is National Optimism Month.  So with that positive outlook, plan a party.  This month offers lots of party possibilities.  Most celebrated is St. Patrick's Day. (17th) Wear green, serve corned beef and cabbage and sing 'when Irish eyes are smiling'.  Everyone loves this holiday and just putting people in the same room on this day ensures a good time.  This month also marks the first day of Spring, cause to celebrate after a  difficult winter. (20th)  Dunk a thin mint cookie in a glass of milk on the anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts (12th) or dip on Potato Chip Day. (14th) For the math person, there's Pi Day (14th) when all kinds of pies can be served.  But for the Party Bee, the date to celebrate will be the Ides of March (15th).  Stay tuned for details.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is today and the name refers to the Catholic tradition of the last night to eat rich, fatty foods before fasting for Lent. A hallmark is the King's Cake in which a little plastic baby that represents Jesus is tucked.  The one who finds it makes the cake next year!  A cake that I love is Hummingbird Cake. Here's a recipe for 'cupcakes so good they'll make you hum'





  http://www.yumsugar.com/Hummingbird-Cupcake-Recipe-4415567

Women's Wine or Whine Party

Earlier posts gave you some details, such as the invitation, menu, favor, etc.  But the party is the guests. Each year I include a new guest to the mix of old friends.  Being the winter some have gone south; some are ill and so we are able to squeeze the rest into my little nest.  2013 welcomed Jean, a sharp dressed as well as sharp tongued gal.  Her rapier wit broke us up a few times.  The surprise guest, however, was my sister who has been to my home just 3 times in 12 years.  (That's because she graciously hosts me for all holidays in her home).  After my jaw dropped and my tongue tied, I was delighted to meld her into the group.  
In the past we've tried a few 'getting to know you' activities, such as two truths and a lie. This year guests drew slips of paper on which phrases like, "my worst fault is ____", "I'm happy when I ____" and had to fill in the blanks.  Some were more revealing than others.  (Dancing with the stars seems to have inspired more than one.)  The camaraderie  and support of my female friends has me looking forward to WWW 2014.

Women's Wine or Whine Party

  Souvenirs from past WW&W parties


This year's favor  

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