We started in on the desserts
Seven desserts later, it was time to start on the appetizers. I divide them on my spreadsheet into crackers and baguettes (stuff that gets spread,) cold bites and hot bites (they either need a crockpot, warming tray or go out hot from the oven or grill.)
We got six or seven appetizers done and called it a day. Or, a night. Whatever, we were tired!
Connie dug into one of his tasks this morning: wrapping waterchestnuts with bacon.
I kept making appetizers...
Then, I got to broil all of the wrapped waterchestnuts...
And Connie dug into his next task...cleaning four beef tenderloins.
So, now, it's time to go set up the serving tables and get the house back to a semblance of order - if the carpets are dry enough. Then, we grill beef tenderloins and pork tenderloins, bake a ham and make eight more appetizers.
6 comments:
WOW!! That is a lot of food and alot of people!! You seem to be doing very well. Good Luck and have fun!!
Oh, my gosh!!! What a production! You are so, so organized, I know it will all be splendid. SO looking forward to meeting you (and nibbling on all your wonderful food!).
Whoa, I'm very impressed you can pull off such a large event!
You are so impressive! I love throwing big parties...but I've never thrown one quite this large. I know that everything is going to look and taste fabulous. How could it not? Thank you for sharing this with us! I hope the rest of your preparations come with ease and joy.
Most years we do an open house the Sunday before Christmas and invite about 200, but my menu is nowhere near as elaborate as yours. Good luck! I gave up on asking for RSVPs years ago.
You ALL should be jealous (lol) because this was one fabulous party! Kate was as nice as you'd expect...she welcomed this relative stranger into her home with open arms. The food was incredible...every nook and cranny had a table full of goodness! THANKS, Kate!
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