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Bridal Shower Food and Drinks
Entertaining at home is one of the most fulfilling roles you can play - and also the most scary if you don't know what you're doing. Here's our guide to creating the perfect bridal shower food and drinks so you can rest easy and enjoy playing host for the bride to be.
Ideas for Hosting a High Tea Party
If you find yourself organising a kitchen tea or bridal shower, in most cases it would be for your best friend. I found myself in this very position a few years back (Gill's best friend happens to be Pink Frosting founder, Kathryn Porritt)! I have to admit, up until then I had never been to a kitchen tea and so had no idea what they were or if there were certain rules to follow! Looking back on the whole experience, the best tip I can give you is to follow your heart! I know this sounds a bit corny, but you are the one who knows your friend inside out and therefore your inspiration comes from their favourite things. more »
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Cupcake Wrappers - The Ideal Party Accessory!
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Tea for Two... or More!
I love a good cup of tea. I put this down to the fact that my family hail from the UK. I love nothing more than starting my morning with a cup of white or green tea, enjoying a little Earl Grey with my morning tea and winding down with a cup of Chamomile tea. If I am down with a cold or flu I drink green tea with a little bit of ginger and lemon mixed in. more »
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Cosmopolitan Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Oh so very popular, the champagne cocktail and the cosmopolitan for a girl's night out. Now, in many fine bars, the fabulous set are combining the two to create a very summery, very girly concoction we're dubbing the Cosmopolitan Champagne Cocktail. We love this cocktail for summer, showers and Christmas as the colour is a raspberry red. more »
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Coconut Prawns Party Recipe
Our coconut prawns recipe is an ode to an Aussie summer party or Christmas at the beach-side. The air is hot, fruity cocktails are being enjoyed and there is the sound of water in the air. These summer party favourites are perfect for a Christmas, New Year or barbecue bash - enjoy with delicious whole egg mayonaisse, tartare sauce or big chunks of fresh lime and lemon. more »
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Spiced Party Nuts Recipe
Perfect for any party at home, these delicious spiced party nuts are the perfect nibble for guests entering your cocktail soiree or Christmas celebration. Easy to prepare and wonderful to serve in miniature cups or cones so each guest has a hygienic portion, let your guests enjoy with a glass of crisp summer wine. more »
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Devonshire Tea Party Recipes and Menu
If you're serving afternoon tea to guests, then a Devonshire tea simply cannot be beaten. Such a pretty and traditional way to entertain your party guests for a child's birthday party, a bridal or baby shower or kitchen tea. Pop on the kettle and brew up some beautiful teas for guests to enjoy, then serve with our delicious freshly baked scones with jam and cream. more »
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Chilli Chicken Skewers Party Recipe
For any lighter lunchtime event, chicken skewers served with warm croutons and crisp salad makes the perfect recipe to satisfy appetites. Serve with lots of icy cold champagne for the perfect lunchtime shower or party. more »
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Tomato and Blue Cheese Mini Tarts Party Recipe
Often we're looking for a party appetiser or canape that is simple to make but gives the illusion of grander cooking capabilities! These little mini tarts with sharp and tangy blue cheese topped with sweet bit sizes tomatoes are the perfect standard for your party menus. Break this one out for cocktail parties, showers, and even Christmas - the look is perfectly festive! more »
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The Perfect Irish Coffee Recipe
There is no better way to end a dinner party than with an Irish Coffee. Your guests will appreciate the smooth and warming flavour after a beautiful meal. You can serve Irish Coffee in a traditional coffee mug, but we love the drama of serving it in a glass coffee mug. Delicious and very beautiful. more »
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The Perfect Pina Colada Cocktail
The pina colada is a strumptious and exotic blended cocktail perfect for summer and beach parties. Filled with coconut and pineapple, the combination with rum evokes swaying palm trees and tropical breezes for your guests. Another great party cocktail to have on your menu for summer parties. more »
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The Perfect (Adult) Party Punch Recipe
Tropical fruit punches are a wonderful drink to serve at a party for your guests. What other drink can transport you straight to the beach of Jamaica in just one sip? Serve in a glass punch bowl and let guests help themselves. Perfect for Australian Christmas and New Year parties as well as summer weddings and outdoor celebrations. The list here will serve one person, so you could mix one drink or multiply the mix by 100 for your party! more »
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The Perfect Daiquiri Cocktail
The Daiquiri is one of those popular cocktails that many guests will want to drink at your at-home parties. There are so many variations on the daiquiri, it's worth having a few options available to guests and you might even want to host a daiquiri menu party! more »
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The Perfect Mai Tai Cocktail
So fruity and exotic, the Mai Tai evokes summer holidays spent in Thailand or on the beach in somewhere in the Pacific. For any beach, pool or summer themed party, a Mai Tai on the menu is a great choice for any guests who love an exotic and tropical drink in their hands. more »
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The Perfect Margarita Cocktail
Learning how to mix the ever popular Margarita is one skill every home bar connoisseur needs to master. Reminding us of lush tropical Mexican beaches, plenty of colourful dancing and pool-side soirees, the Margarita is very popular and easy to drink for your guests and will always be a hit at your parties. more »
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