Super Bowl the Aftermath

Well where shall I start, hmmm let's start from Friday, February 1. I took a half day off work Friday to run some of the errands. I started off at Cost Plus World Market to pick-up the gnocchi ($12) then I was off to Costco for some other items($75). Deidra, Carl (a recruit) and myself headed over to the Signature Kroger Friday evening. With the typed list in hand we were able to weave our way in and out of the aisles in about an hours time. Not to bad given the size of the list. Total Kroger cost was $335.00. OUCH! Decided we need to drown sticker shock with lots of vino so we headed over to Fred's Italian Corner afterwards (http://www.eatatfreds.com/).

Started Saturday morning off by cleaning the house to make it presentable for the party. I even put the decorations up and set the table. I labeled all the serving dishes so that I knew what went where and what I had left to make. After this I went to the French Gourmet Bakery to pick up 4 dozen assorted cookies. No one makes better cookies and I was hoping to shave some time by purchasing a few tid bits. Bill was $40 and yes the cookies are worth that. Deidra had a brillant idea to swing by 11th Street Cafe to buy some pizza dough from them for the pizza bites. I believe she said her cost was $20.

Sunday rolled around and ran around like a chicken with my head chopped off. I am always stressed until the last dish is made and I have a drink in my hand. The guests started to arrive around 4:00 and then we were off and rolling with the beer and drinks flowing. It was a great game but needless to say I didn't watch to much. I believe the total number of guests was about 40. This cause some problems with acoustics and seating. maybe next year the crowd should be contained to 20. Who knows.

I do think everyone had a good time. Overall the first food item to go was the shrimp and then the pizza bites. I would say the most unsuccessful items were the cheese tray and the gnocchi. Below are some pictures of the food spead. Maybe some of the guests that read this blog can comment on what they thought.

Another Super Bowl Party Update

I went to Costco last Sunday and got a few big items such as a 10lb bag of chicken wings and 2 2lb bags of shrimp (Cost $107.00).

This afternoon is my running around day. I will go to the grocery store and a few other needed places. Below is a prepared grocery list. I am sure I am missing a few items. The plan tomorrow is to set the table with serving wear and clean. Sunday morning will be for food preparation.

Grocery List

Carrots
Broccoli Florets
Cucumber
Celery
Cherry Tomatoes
Tomatoes – 4 large
Avocado (4 big)
Green Onion
onion
Basil
Sage
Cilantro
fresh jalapenos
2 packages of Guac/Salsa
3 cans veggie refried beans
puff pastry
grated cheese
cheese for cheese tray?? Perhaps just a brie?
Blue cheese dressing
beanie weenies
chips – tortilla, Fritos
sour cream – 2 large containers
embassa sauce – 2 cans
black olives
ranch dip for veggies
frozen pizza dough
red sauce
mozzarella cheese
fresh mozzarella balls
provolone cheese
capers
olive oil
butter
salsa (2)
large zip lock bags
skewers
pesto
olive tapenade
tobasco
cider vinegar
vegetable oil
toothpicks
pepperoni
biscuit cutter

Super Bowl Party Planning Update

6 days and counting till Super Bowll XLII Kick Off!

I went to Arnies today to stock up on some decorations, plates, cups and napkins. Total bill was $62.45. The evite currently is sitting at 29 but I know of 4 people that are coming that have not R.S.V.P. so I got enough stash for a group of 36. I always try and plan for extras.

This morning I sat down and wrote out the grocery and the Costco lists. I have scheduled those trips for later in the week to insure food freshness.

I will write more updates through out the week as the party is fast approaching.


PS - the second party this year for the Two Party Planners is a Welcome Home party for Tom and Miriam. They are moving back to Houston from Malaysia. This party is scheduled for Saturday, February 16. Looks like February is shaping up to be a busy month.

Cheers!

Completely off topic ...

Deidra is going to go see Oprah!!! A big call out to Kelly who was hand selected to take part in a book discussion. Deidra will be attending as Kelly's guest. The show is being taped next Wednesday. Maybe she should wear a shirt with our blog address. GO Kelly and Deidra!

Super Bowl Update II

We are excited that the two teams have been decided. It looks like a New York Giants and a New England Patriots Super Bowl.

At the requests of several invitees we have changed the menu a bit to the following:

Chicken Wings
Gnocchi
Pizza Bites
Caprese Salad Bites
Vegetable & Cheese Tray
Hogs in a Sleeping Blanket
Stuffed Dates
BBQ Shrimp and Bacon
Seven Layer Dip
Chips and Salsa (Ninfas Green Sauce)
Beenie Weenies in BBQ Sauce
Assorted Flavored Popcorn
Array of Desserts

The following is the schedule to get the party supplies:
Saturday, January 26 - Arnies: paper plates, cups, decorations
Thursday, January 31 - Costco: Beer, sodas, misc
Friday, February 1 - Grocery Store: ingredients
Saturday, February 2 - Menu prep and make desserts

Superbowl Meeting of the Minds Part 1

Are you ready for some football?!

Just a quick update to let you all know Deidra and I had our first meeting last night to plan the Super Bowl Fiesta! We decided to meet and plan over a few pints at Onion Creek in the Heights, (http://www.onioncreekcafe.com/). We have our invite list ready and now I am working to put the evite together. We are targeting Sunday to send the evite.

Again we sincerely apologize if you were not invited, we promise we will have an event just for you sometime this year.

The menu will include the following items:

Meatballs

Gnocchi

Pizza Bites

Caprese Salad Bites

Vegetable & Cheese Tray

Hogs in a Sleeping Blanket

Stuffed Dates

BBQ Shrimp and Bacon

Seven Layer Dip

Chips and Salsa

Array of Desserts

Once the event has been completed I will post which recipes were the biggest hit so that you too can plan your Super Bowl Fiesta!

Quick Party Tip - Once the teams are announced hit up your local party store for decorations. Try and do it early so you can get the best selection.

First party in the works!

We know it has been awhile and the holidays have come and gone. 2008 has started off with a bang and the Two Party Planners are diligently at work planning our first event. We have decided to throw a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 3. We are still hammering out a guest list of die hard football fanatics as well as a terrific Superbowl food spread. We promise to post more information soon.

Also, we would LOVE to invite everyone but due to space we are limited. We promise that if you didn't get invited to this one you will get invited to one at some point.

Quick Party Tip - Plan on giving your guests 3 weeks notice for your event so that they can make arrangements and give a firm RSVP.