KZ from the Eclectic Eccentric Shopaholic always writes interesting blog posts. Her Challenge: Virtual Dinner Party post grabbed my attention, as I thought it sounded like a fun and creative task to undertake. I told her so and KZ subsequently (and kindly) asked me to take part. It was so much fun to plan the menu… and to me it all looks so delicious that I might have to plan a real life dinner party with the same menu one day!
RULES:
- Throw a dinner party
- Five guests and oneself. While relatives are permitted, it will be more interesting if guests are public figures – dead or alive, speaking any language – or even fictional characters.
- In turn, tag five others to hold Virtual Parties of their own.
SOME BLOGS I INVITE TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE (if they like):
Sophies foodie files
ABC of Spirit Talk
Motherhood is an Art
Luv Life
yum yum cinnabun
So here is my response (mostly visual- thank you again, Pinterest ;)!)
MY GUESTS:
- Maggie Beer (because she has such a lovely maternal presence and wonderful foodie sensibilities)
- Louis Theroux (because, among other things, he always searches for the best of humanity in the most unlikely places)
- Marianne Williamson (because she believes that “In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it.”)
- Deepak Chopra (because I find him fascinating, wise and warm)
- Ricky Gervais (because he’s hilarious and I think he’d be a great conversationalist)
MY THEME & MENU:
Vegetarian Autumnal Feast
Welcome drink- Sparkling pomegranate cocktail/mocktail
Nibbles with drinks- Beetroot, parsnip and sweet potato chips with kosher salt
Served throughout meal- Purified spring water infused with mint and blackberries
Served throughout meal- Organic jasmine green tea
Served throughout meal- Warm, spiced organic apple cider
Starter- Filo cigars with asparagus and parmesan
Starter- Spinach and artichoke stuffed portobello mushrooms
Soup- Pumpkin and chestnut soup
Bread- Garlic and herb bread
Main- Courgette and wild mushroom risotto
Main- Grilled squash and aubergine lasagne
Salad- Spinach and blackberry salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Dessert- Creamy mascarpone, fig and pistachio tart
Coffee- Organic latte
After dinner sweets- Mini cupcakes; choc-hazelnut and honey butter
Farewell drink- Organic hot chocolate
What would your dream dinner party look like?
great job organizing this dinner! i love the whole set up and the food choices are fantastic! ^^
Aw, thanks KZ! And thanks for the fun inspiration! A very different kind of blog post for me 🙂 x
Oh boy!!! You would have a beautiful and interesting dinner party there!! I will have to give this some thought!! I have a REAL dinner party I need to start getting ready tomorrow (Thanksgiving dinner) so I will give this some thought over the next couple of days!!! Thanks for inviting me!
This party looks fascinating.. 🙂 Loved the colors ..
Thank you 🙂 Would you like to join? Let me know and I can add you to the challenge and you can create a virtual dinner party of your own 🙂 Thanks for stopping by x
My goodness, this is a wonderful dinner party you are having…!
I would be very happy to join the party with a ‘virtual party’ at my place…
kz also asked me to ‘join the party’ so I shall be sure to have a wonderful time in my post…!
Thank You for the invitation… xoxoxo
Oh great, Carolyn :)! Can’t wait to see what you come up with too! xx
What a great idea! With so much lovely food and drink, I wouldn’t be able to move from the dinner table.
Thank you! Yes, this is a bit of a crazy indulgence kind of menu, with lots of things I’d love to eat myself… I imagine the night would be a verrrry long one, with interesting conversations to break up all the eating 😉
In my next post, I will take on this lovely challenge! 🙂 Yeah!
Yay Sophie! That’s the spirit 😀
Yourv dinner guests rock!
lol- thank you! I think it would make for an interesting night! Of course, there are many other “dream” guest lists/menus/themes/scenarios I could come up with, but this is one of the first that sprang to mind 🙂
wow your table is set soooo beautifully and your pictures have captured the magic so well! 🙂
Thank you, Narcheska! Let me know if you’re interested in partaking in the challenge- happy to include you 🙂
Yes would love to! But must request to postpone til new year as have back to back assignments and birthdays and christmas at the moment! Stay Tuned! 🙂
lovely dinner party photos – what an ideal party that would be! 🙂
Thank you! I wish I could make it all materialise in real life… I think t would be great! 🙂
What a lovely idea.
Thanks so much! You’re welcome to take part too 🙂
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I love having friends over, unfortunately we are renting in a condo with a pretty small dining area. I had a birthday Celebration for a girlfriend in the spring but made it a nibbling style buffet. One party I made for a girlfriend a few years back was a ‘Tie-Dye’ party. That was a fun one and everyone took home what they made. I tend to like more casual affairs, not too much fuss or glitter.
Yes, when we entertain we also do it with limited space these days… we love it, but also keep it rather casual- good food, small gatherings and fun 🙂 Your tie-dye party idea sounds fun!
Simply beautiful!
Oh, thanks so much 🙂