I absolutely LOVE planning for events, especially events that involve food and friends! I think I should be a caterer and go to culinary school (this is my dream someday). While I don’t handle stress/anxiousness too well sometimes, I love the stress of the kitchen. That rush you get when you prepare something that turns out so well you want to jump or giggle, or the sheer disappointment you feel after messing up a dish and the determination to tweak it and make it better the next time (or right at that moment!). I love preparing great nibbles and seeing the joy on people’s faces when they are enjoying the company of great friends and food.
Here’s the spread for our housewarming party:
For munchies to start:
Assorted cheeses – Colby, fontina, sharp cheddar, aged gouda, honey and grapes
Brie, herbed brie, and aged parmesan
Bruschetta with fig compote, goat cheese and crispy prosciutto. We also had caprese bites with balsamic reduction.
Panzanella Salad
Chocolate Fountain! This was a hit, who doesn’t love dipping things into falling chocolate?!
Spinach artichoke dip with Hawaiian sweet bread, this is always a crowd pleaser.
Roasted Veggie Calzones with marinara dipping sauce.
