My 1st Dinner Party!

Good Afternoon!

I'm throwing my first EVER Dinner party this Sunday and I'm CRAZY excited about this! I mean why not? A few close friends- old and new, gathering around drinking holiday drinks, dancing and just talking. Sounds relaxing! I made it a Potluck Dinner party meaning everyone who comes cooks something and bring it to the party to share. Sharing is caring! I, of course will be cooking a three course meal, I think, for everyone.

Here is what I think will most likely be on the menu. Im still thinking and still brainstorming, but this is what I have so far...

Drinks
Gluwein= A German spiced wine that you can make at home, which is boiled on the stove. It consists of dry red wine, orange slices, nutmeg, cinnamon, whole cloves and sugar! Perfect Holiday drink!

Blueberry Sparkling Juice

Thai Tea= I found some in the store and its so easy to make. It comes in powder form. Boil water, pour a little bit into your coffee mug, put some of the thai tea mix in there, fill with ice and add vanilla soy milk! ( I've been drinking this nonstop all week! So good!)

Appetizers
Homemade Guacamole Dip with White Corn Tortilla Chips
Brie Cheese and Crackers

Salad
Garden Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese and topped with Spinach and Feta Cheese Dressing

Main Course
Baked Tilapia topped with Garlic Butter Sauce and Steamed Asparagus. I need one more side to make it more balanced! and maybe I'll add an orange garnish for prettyness?

Dessert
I'm thinking of buying a fruit tart from Whole Foods! Have ya'll tryed it? Its amazing!!

For those of you who don't know me, I have been teaching myself how to cook for almost 2 years now. To say that I am throwing a dinner party and showcasing what I can do, really shows a lot. I never really cooked COOKED for somebody but these are dishes that I have cooked for myself and they are truly delicious! I get really shy when cooking for people but I think this dinner party will be a success because I do feel comfortable  with the meals I plan on cooking! I made the Guacamole dip and Gluwein for the first time earlier this week and was all excited telling my mom and sister( who are the best chefs I know!) and they were so proud. Im happy,proud and ultimately surprised because they came out really good and do taste delicious! I hope the others will enjoy it too! I'll try to take some really good photos of the party guests and food!

Au Revoir!

Lesly

Love me long time

I found a dress today at work. It's a Black Pencil Knit Dress with buttons down the middle and some sort of draping/rouching at the waist. It also have a split in the back and its true vintage. It was originally $10 but with the discount, about $7.

Speaking of more Christmas deals, I found a brown stretchy scarf with hints of gold,burgundy and some other neutral colors mixed in there that I absolutely loved.I showed my friend who works at American Apparel the scarf, and he too fell in love with it. He wanted me to buy it for him with my "discount". I told him no because I loved it. He begs," As a Christmas gift?" I say, " Are you still getting me a Christmas gift." He says unbelievably," Yes! you can pick out anything you want, and I'll buy it on the spot for you." I quickly say ok the scarf is yours. Anybody that knows me, knows that I absolutely ADORE American Apparel and that tons of my $$$ goes there. After he said that, my mind wandered off continuosly and graciously thinking what I could possibly get that I want and need . I thought about what has fit me amazingly and pieces I've been eyeing for a while.



It's been a great shopping week!