Hello World!
I’m new to this blogging thing, so bear with me. I’ve been thinking about this venture for a good 2-3 years and actually set up the website last summer and now I’m finally up and running and excited! Let’s do this!
Now, a little bit about me….I’m a wife, mother, friend, teacher and hostess. I am most happy when I have people I love in my home sharing food, wine, laughs and good conversation. Over the years, I have realized that the traditional dinner party has fallen by the wayside and people just don’t do it anymore. Or, they don’t know how to do it. Or it makes them nervous. Sad. I’m hoping this blog can ease those anxieties a bit and give some fun ideas to entertain at home. It’s the best way I know to bless and serve others and I promise you will be blessed too. So, back to being a hostess….I’m a whoopsie-daisy hostess, which means it’s ok to make mistakes and life will still go on even if you burn the soup or break a glass. It means you’re human. I’ve learned to laugh at myself. It’s not a good party unless at least one glass is broken, right? Right. Probably more like 3 or 4.
Did I mention I love a good dinner party? Who doesn’t? And your friends and family will LOVE it too! So, stayed tuned for monthly posts of ideas for your next dinner party. Until then, here are some tips for being a hostess with the mostess that I have learned over the years.
- Start by inviting your friends over – be the house that everyone wants to come to….and don’t be afraid to have a spontaneous get-together.
- Don’t be afraid to use the good china and good silver – it’s meant to be used – every occasion can be a special occasion
- Let people bring something….or not.
- Flowers, candles and good wine….enough said.
- A clean toilet is good
- Pick a theme – it’s easier to plan a menu and decor if you have a theme. It could be as simple as a color (I love to have color themes for my dinner parties…right down to the food we are eating…more on that later) or a certain culture or cuisine.
- Do not let your guests do the dishes….that can wait.
- A signature cocktail is always fun and impressive as guests arrive – see recipe below of one of my favorite cocktails.
- Semi-homemade and prepare ahead dishes are key to you enjoying your own party!
- RELAX! Your guests will take their cue from you…if you are relaxed, they will be too. This cocktail will help:)
Blueberry Mojito (For those who like to muddle)
- 2 oz. white rum or vodka
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice – you can substitute store-bought juice in a pinch
- 1/2 oz. sugar syrup (boil 2 parts sugar to 1 part water until syrupy or you can buy simple syrup ready to go)
- mint leaves
- blueberries
- club soda
Pour sugar syrup into a tall glass and add a few leaves of mint; gently muddle. Add 8-10 blueberries and continue to muddle. Add rum and lime juice and stir well. Top with ice and stir. Fill with club soda and top with blueberries. Cheers!
Be Blessed,
The Whoopsie Daisy Hostess
The Whoopsie Daisy Hostess 