Elizabeth's Disco/Mexico Bridal Shower Brunch

Boy the title says it all. The shower I am cohosting on Saturday is a compilation of all sorts of themes. So here is a translation of sorts:

Mexico - Elizabeth and Rob are having a Mexico destination wedding
Disco - Well Elizabeth loves Disco music and it sounded like lots of big ol' gay fun
Brunch - The shower is taking place on a Sunday at noon to accomodate for several guests working on Saturday and we all love to gather for brunch and drink champagne
Bridal Shower - This is a bridal shower afterall

So to carry off all the themes I stocked up on disco balls from Arnies on Saturday. I got 6 4" disco balls, 1 12" with a motor that spins it, disco ball necklaces for each guest and even got disco plates (Arnies total $87.01). For the Mexico part my friend Miriam made these wonderful colorful tissue paper flowers for the Cinco de Mayo that I am borrowing, I have a bunch of chili pepper lights, Mexico decorations and of course teh menu will contain chips, salsa and quesadillas.

I was reading Racheal Ray Magazine last night and came across a fruit salad recipe that I am going to try. Here is the recipe:

Fruit Salad with Black Pepper Dressing, Rachael Ray, May 2008
Ingredients
2 bunches fresh mint leaves, washed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
6 large peaches
1 honey dew melon, cut into wedges
1 cantaloupe, cut into wedges
4 cups strawberries
2 pints raspberries

Directions
1. In a small saucepan; combine 1 cup of water, one half of the mint leaves, sugar, vinegar, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water making sure to get out all of the lumps. Stir this into the saucepan with the dressing and bring it back to a boil. Remove from the heat, let it cool for about 10 minutes and strain.

3. In a large bowl toss the dressing with the honeydew, cantaloupe, peaches, and strawberries, (I would add the raspberries midway through tossing so they don't fall apart) Top with the remaining mint leaves.

Grocery Lists:
Shrimp
Tortilla Chips
Corn Starch
Honey Dew
Cantalope
Peaches
Strawberries
Raspberries (I may use blueberries instead)
Flank Steak
Chicken Breast
Spinach
Mushrooms
Garlic
Tortillas
Green Onion
Swiss Cheese
Monterrey Jack Cheese
Saltine Crackers
Limes
White Onion

Cion has volunteered to make his homemade red salsa and spinach dip, Kim is bringing the Tres Leches cake, James is in charge of the alcohol.