Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Pinterest Christmas Party Inspiration

We hosted a Christmas party for Captain Project's staff on Sunday.  I turned to Pinterest for presentation and recipe inspiration.

Playing hostess with the mostest didn't leave me much time for pictures but I did manage to shoot a few...

Inspiration pin:
 
(http://www.pinterest.com/pin/475411304384990587/)

I used a 10" Wilton cake pan so there wasn't enough space to lay them out as nicely as the inspiration picture, but it sure kept the shrimp nice and cold.

 
Cheese presentation pin:
 

My presentation was a bit amateurish:

 
But I made up for it with the desserts!
 

Peppermint sandwich cookies

(Recipe here)

Chocolate peanut butter balls.  They taste like crunchy Reese's Cups!


5 minute recipe:  In a bowl, and with your hands, mix 2 cups smooth peanut butter, 2 cups confectioner's sugar, and 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal.  Form mixture into balls then dip them into melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and place onto parchment paper.  Pop them into the refrigerator until chocolate sets up.
 
Chocolate covered marshmallows on candy canes

(Directions here)

And Rolo pretzels
 
 
(Recipe here)
 
Yay for Pinterest!  I really love you:)
 
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8 comments:

  1. DonnaDecember 17, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Yummy!! Your table was so festive looking and I know it was enjoyed my all!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  2. ImagiMeriDecember 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    We just had my hubby's employee dinner at our house last Saturday. I know how much work you went through!!!! We had over 35, with 5 of them being kids, but it all turned out well, as I'm sure yours did, too. You did a great job girlfriend!

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  3. SuzDecember 17, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Wow on the desserts. Easy and they look sooo delicious. Good ideas.

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  4. Mrs. WDecember 18, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I KNOW! {Pinterest} Where would we be without it! Such great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
    ~Angela

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  5. vintage greyDecember 18, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Everything looks so yummy! Love all your gorgeous milk glass! Merry Christmas! xo Heather

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  6. ColleenDecember 19, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Loved every pic...your presentations were wonderful!

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  7. GardenOfDaisiesDecember 20, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, it ALL looks so yummy. My husband and son would love those peanut butter balls.

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  8. Little Susie Home MakerJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    You are definitely a Little Susie Homemaker! I bet they were very impressed! Everything looks perfect and tasty! I love pinterest, too. It is a wonderful place on the internet!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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