Tis The Season

Whether or not I admit it…I am SUPER excited about the Holidays…okay I completely admit I am REALLY excited about the holidays. There is nothing like having the people you love around you, the great food, and getting to decorate. It’s only natural that I am one of those crazy people who kinda has her heart skip when she’s sees Christmas decorations in the store in October….i know…I know.. But I do love Christmas! Now I’m not trying to jump the gun on Christmas but the last couple weeks I have started to think about the upcoming Formal Christmas Party we will do in December and it made me think of Last year’s Dinner. My love for Christmas Party’s is something I am truly passionate about. And last years dinner was no exception. It was by far one of my more beautiful set-ups and it did kind of sadden me that I didn’t get to use this beautiful setting for my friends. None- the less it was a great dinner. The menu is posted below.

Hors d'œuvre: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Cocktail: Cranberry Champagne

Starter: Winter Greens with Anjou Pears and a Vinaigrette

Main: Chipotle Salmon with Blackberry Sauce, Fresh Herb Couscous with Apricots,
accompanied by leeks and asparagus in a white wine sauce
Or

Herbed Marinated Pork Tenderloin with a fruit chutney, Japanese Sweet Potatoes,
accompanied by leeks and asparagus in a white wine sauce
Dessert Trio: Lemon Dream Cake, Mini Lava Cake, Bite Sized Cheese Cake

My mind is already turning about what I want to do with this year’s Christmas party. I saw these deep purple chargers at the store the other day and fell in love with them! I am pretty sure I would design a whole table around them! So we shall see what this year holds. But these formal dinners are my absolute favorite. So much work goes into them and yet the result is always a complete transforamtion.