Belated Weekend Wrap-Up

The Halloween party was on Saturday and it was called "epic" by many attendees. It warms my heart to have so many people come to our parties and also that they have a great time. I decorated the house like crazy because it's all about presentation and made sure there were items all over the house for people to see when they don't expect it. I made a 2 tiered cake that was a bitch to make but totally worth it. Everyone said it looked so pretty and we never even cut into it!

Food was plenty and the shots were even more bountiful! I carried a bucket with sand and nestled the shot test-tubes in and offered them up. I made quite a few rounds and we used all 1oo test tubes and even had to wash them out and start re-using them. Our friends who came in from Orlando had a blast and the live music aspect just adds a little something extra to a party. By 3am, I was done and ready for bed. We had to get up early to grab some yummy breakfast and take our visitors to the airport.

I love hosting the Halloween party, but after it's over, I'm so glad it's only a once a year party!

50's party

My aunt is turning the big 50 next weekend and decided to throw a 50's theme party since the neighborhood always likes the themed parties I throw. I'm so proud of her, she's been buying 50's themed decorations since the White Party in April. She doesn't normally throw all-out theme parties and she's really excited about this one.

I love to dress up in costumes so of course this party is right up my ally. I decided on a sock hop outfit and Hubby is going as Danny Zucko from Grease. He's going to wear dark jeans, white socks with black shoes, a white muscle tshirt with a pack of cigarettes rolled in his sleeve Check out the wig I got him so he could look more authentic.

I was tempted to go as Sandy from Grease, but the Rydell High cheer outfit was a long sleeved shirt and skirt, and it's just going to be too darn hot to wear that. So this is what I ordered instead:

The saddle shoes were on back order, so I'm going to get a cheap pair of Keds and use felt to make the black sections. My aunt ordered a black and white dance floor (I think) and a tent so we can dance all night long. I'm thinking a flapper cake recipe I found which originated in the 50's.

Slice of Cookie Cake Pie

Oh yeah, I found yet another amazing sound dessert creation to make! It's called a Cookie Cake Pie and it pretty much is just what it sounds like. You take a round pie pan, and roll out a homemade or store bought pie crust on the bottom. You take chocolate chip cookie dough and spread it on top of the pie crust until it's about an inch thick. Then, you mix up some Funfetti cake mix and pour it on top of the cookie dough until the pie pan is about 2/3 full. It will spread and rise while baking.

After its cooked in a 35o degree oven for around 30-40 minutes, remove and let cool. One completely cooled, spread buttercream frosting on the top and put some fun sprinkles on top! I'm making this concoction for a graduation party I'm attending on Saturday. Needless to say, I've been sneaking bites of the cookie dough since I bought it on Wednesday. I'll take a picture when it's complete and let you know how it tastes. It may be coming to a party near you if it gets approval this weekend!