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Ho-ho-ho, and Happy Holidays to you all! This has been a long year for our family, and I am ready to start celebrating! I am looking forward to hosting parties, being a guest at parties, and to sit in my pajamas eating great food and watching Christmas movies! Anyone else have that tradition other than me? Anyways, today I am excited to share some fun hosting food ideas that are perfect for any size gathering.
I don’t know about you, but for me a party is most thoroughly enjoyed when I keep simplicity in mind. So to that end, here are some fab ideas I hope will help you with your next shin-dig.
First, when you are thinking of beverages; simple can also be fun! Here’s how. Provide your guests with smartwater sparkling. Those fantastic bubbles will let your guests know they are in for a treat!
With a great taste that comes from being vapor distilled with electrolytes, smartwater sparkling is innovative and modern. Plus it’s the perfect beverage for all types of gatherings!
I picked my smartwater sparkling up at my neighborhood Safeway. I love that place!
Now let’s talk a little bit about food. Again, I think simple should be your best friend. No one wants or expects you to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen, and if they do, it might be time to get new friends! Ha! Alright, so here are a few ideas for you.
This year I would like to introduce you to the newest craze, that will shortly be taking the internet by storm; sandwiches on a toothpick!
This one I am going to dub the Turkey Spectacular! This has a layer of mozzarella cheese on the bottom, turkey in the middle, and is topped with dried cranberries. It is sooooo good!
Here is my next toothpick sandwich creation! This one I am dubbing the Ham Spectacular! I should really go into the sandwich naming business shouldn’t I!?
This one is so easy as well, it really should take the internet by storm. All you do is layer a chunk of fresh pineapple on top of a slice of ham and mozzarella cheese, and…whamo, you are done, and ready to sparkle!
Make sure you pin this bad boy right here before you go so you can be ready for your next par-tay!
I would love to hear what sparkling plans you have for this holiday season?
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Love,
Jen
Comments
Love your sandwich on the stick. It looks perfect and so easy to make, too! Oh and I am a big fan of Smart Water, too :)
Janine Huldie recently posted…Chocolate Orange Cherry Brownie Truffles Recipe
Thanks! I think I am going to work on expanding the whole toothpick sandwich bit for every holiday! Love smartwater :)
Jen recently posted…Let Your Holidays Sparkle With These Easy Appetizers
How fun. I ate most of them though. You know how I am.
Have a fabulous day, Jen. ♥
Sandee recently posted…Wordless Wednesday
Wouldn’t be a real party without some eating going on, so well done!
Jen recently posted…Let Your Holidays Sparkle With These Easy Appetizers
The Turkey Spectacular would definitely be my favorite. I also love that these little portion sizes are perfect for keeping up with healthy eating during the crazy holiday season! {client}
Thank you! That is indeed another benefit, portion control during the holidays is important :)
Jen recently posted…Let Your Holidays Sparkle With These Easy Appetizers
Oh, the Turkey Spectacular looks yummy!
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Thank you! :)
Jen recently posted…Let Your Holidays Sparkle With These Easy Appetizers
What a fun idea! I’m hosting a cookie exchange party this weekend and I need some easy appetizers to share since nobody wants to eat all their cookies AT the party. haha
-Lauren
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Thank you! These would be perfect, plus they are so easy to make, but everyone would think you are a genius for making them :)
Jen recently posted…Let Your Holidays Sparkle With These Easy Appetizers
This will definitely take the internet by storm! Also, you made me happy. That’s my favorite type of cheese – mozzarella. I was so scared it would be feta or something. Yeesh.
Tamara recently posted…Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe.. Cupcakes
Haha! Thank you! Mozzarella lovers unite :)
Jen recently posted…Let Your Holidays Sparkle With These Easy Appetizers
Cheese on the stick always makes me a happy girl. Meat and cheese on a toothpick sounsd like heaven, it’s simple and delicious and always leaves you wanting more. I discovered Sparkling Smart Water a few years ago and I’m addicted to it it’s crazy tasty and oh so refreshing.
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Isn’t it?! I really think I should add a whole slew of new meat on a stick recipes to my life. Glad you are a fellow aficionado :)
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Love the toothpick appetizer idea! I find that when food is super cute, easy to eat while cruising around and straightforward, I am much more likely to dig in! And NO hostess likes to put away gobs of food that will probably end up as a science project, discovered months later in the depths of the fridge.
Good stuff!
#happynow
Oh my gosh yes, to all of these reasons! Those science project finds are super disgusting!!
Glad you enjoyed these :)
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Everybody loves bite-sized appetizers. And making them toothpick sized means you don’t have to pick just one flavor…total WIN! :-D
Leslie recently posted…Free Printable New Year Banner and Wine Bottle Label
Amen sister! Good luck with your upcoming par-tay. Eighty people!! You will rock it :)
Jen recently posted…The Happy Now Blog Link- Up #89
I’m a fan of easy appetizers! Thank you for sharing these great ideas! I’m also a fan of eating appetizers in my pajamas!
Natalie A recently posted…My Mom Visited Santa – Ho Ho Ho
Hi Jen, vegging out in front of the telly should be compulsory at Christmas after walking the dogs, of course! As I said before you are the queen of hacks and this nibble wouldn’t last long on my plate!
xx
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I like your holiday plans! Thanks for giving me such a sweet title. Maybe I should change the name of my blog??!
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