Dutch Dinner

dutch

dinner

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www.kontakthuenenberg.ch

DUTCH DINNER

contents INTRODUCTION Delft by Design Inspiration Blue and White Invitation* DECORATIONS Drink More Gin Sign* Grosgrain Garland B is for Banner* FLOWERS DIY Flower Brick Decoupage Pots Fly a Flag* TABLE Delft Dishes Tulip Tussie Mussies* Pop Up Place Cards* DRINKS Let the Party BeGIN Display Tray A Gin Gin Situation Coasters* FOOD Food Flags* Cheese Board 101 Buffet Cards *

CAKE Dutch Pancakes FUN AND GAMES Artist for a Day FAVOURS Dutch Delights EXTRA Mom’s Day Off* Best Mum’s Breakfast* PRINTABLES* Note Card Poster Swallowtail Bunting Tented Place Cards Coasters Food Flags Mothers Day Delft Cards Mothers Day Delft Collection

INSPIRATION

delft by design A blue and white colour scheme is a classic especially following along Delft designs. Add in a bunch of tulips and you immediately will have your guests feeling like they are dining right next to the Dutch canals.

INVITATION

blue & white invite* Featuring flowers with surprise cup-shaped blooms, our printable note cards make easy work of invitations, menu cards and thank you notes.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Floral Note Card

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Gel Pen Envelope Ribbon (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Print out the floral note card sheet.

2. Cut out the note card.

3. Write in the details of your dinner/party on the note card.

4. Slot the notecard in an addressed envelope.

5. Trim the envelope with ribbon.

DECORATIONS

drink more gin sign* Raise your bar at home by offering a signature drink to your guests. Here our tipple of choice was gin and its versatility allows for allsorts of cocktails and the printable poster will quickly send the message to your guests to get in on the action.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Gin Collection - DRINK MORE GIN Poster MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Painter’s Tape (to fasten to the wall) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the poster sheet.

2.

Frame or using tape, fasten the garland to the wall.

DECORATIONS

grosgrain garland A little no-sew version of “fabric bunting” that gives the same effect as the real thing, only much easier to make!

MATERIALS 3-55 variations of Grosgrain/Cotton Ribbon; 3 metres each 3m of thin Ribbon/Twine (for hanging) Scissors Painter’s Tape (to fasten to the wall) DIRECTIONS 1. Cut strips of ribbon 25cm each in length.

2. Choose how to arrange your colours.

3. Allow 50cm of twine. This will give you a 2m long finished ribbon garland (50cm, 2m of ribbon, 50cm more of twine).

4. Fold each strip in half. Place each folded strip on top of the twine.

5. Tuck the top of the folded ribbon strip under the twine.

6. Pull the tail of the ribbo strip through the loop you just made and tighten. It will look a little like the knot of a neck tie. Continue with your pattern.

7. Using tape, fasten the garland to the wall. * a good idea Instead of ribbon, purchase fabric and cut strips with pinking shears into 25cm x 5cm pieces.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Various Ribbon colours and widths available 1chf for 2m Blue and White Baker’s Twine 100m for 7chf

DECORATIONS

b is for banner* Every Printable Collection of ours includes swallowtail bunting, but with a little bit of creativity; these paper flags can be fashioned into one giant door banner.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Swallowtail Bunting

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Twine/Ribbon DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the initial letter of your guest of honour or a “spacer” as big as you like.

2.

Cut out the paper flag.

3.

Fold the top flap over twine.

4.

Knot the ends of the twine together.

5.

Hang the banner up to decorate the front door, a window or on the wall just behind the guest of honour. * a good idea Make multiple medium size banners, one bearing each guest’s initial and fasten or tie these to the back of each chair to act as place cards. Guests can also take their mini banners home with them.

FLOWERS

diy flower brick Make a DIY version of the flower holder designed by Faience made in the ottery 'De Grieksche A' in Delft in the 17th century.

MATERIALS Decoupaged Cardboard Gift Box (see next project for details on how to decoupage) Screwdriver Florist’s “Oasis” Foam Block (to fit in the gift box) Paper/Faux Flowers DIRECTIONS 1. Puncture holes in the bottom of the box using a screwdriver.

2. Turn and place over a block of oasis 3. Push flower through the holes. * a good idea For real cut flowers, opt for an old metal biscuit tin and/or line with cling film or a small plastic catch tray to ensure no water leakage. * a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS &klevering Flower Brick A flower holder vase hand painted and crafted in fine porcelain.

FLOWERS

NOTE: 3-7 DAYS DRYING LEAD TIME

decoupage pots No Netherlands inspired party would be complete without rows and rows of flowers. Line the tables with blooms planted into a “field” of delft decoupaged planter pots.

MATERIALS MIGROS DO IT AND GARDEN Paint Brush or Foam Brush Terracotta Pots Clay Pot Sealer Chalk Paint (or use outdoor acrylic paint or spray paint) Outdoor Mod Podge Potting Soil Flowering Tulip or Daffodil Bulbs IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Delft Decorative Paper Napkins DIRECTIONS 1.

Wash and dry the terracotta pot if necessary. Optional: Sand any rough edges of the pot.

2.

Seal the inside of the pot with Clay Pot Sealer and let it dry completely.

3.

Basecoat the pot with 1-2 coats of chalk paint or outdoor paint and let it dry completely.

4.

Separate the napkin into plies to isolate just the printed layer. Most napkins come in 3 layers. It is helpful to cut an edge of the napkin to expose the layers. Cut the napkin into the shapes you want to decoupage if needed.

5.

Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge Outdoor to the pot and let it dry slightly before applying the napkin.

6.

Use plastic wrap to press the napkin onto the pot instead of using your fingers. This prevents the napkin from sticking to your fingers and makes for a smoother application.

7.

Use a paintbrush dipped in water to wet any edges of the napkin you want to remove. This helps to tear the napkin away easily without ripping it.

8.

Wait 20-30 minutes for the napkin layer to dry. Then, apply a coat of Mod Podge Outdoor to the outside of the painted/decoupaged pot to seal it.

NOTES - Wait 3-7 days before filling your flower pot with soil and bulbs and placing it outdoors.

- Mod Podge Outdoor is water-resistant, but not waterproof. Always keep decoupage flower pots in a covered area like a porch or patio where it will not receive direct sunlight or rain. * a good idea Instead of large terracotta pots, make multiple miniature pots. These can then be given to guests as party favours at the end of the evening.

FLOWERS

fly a flag Make giant flags on sticks to decorate the table or pop into large floral arrangements for some festive flair.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Swallowtail Bunting

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Wooden Dowel Sticks/Bamboo Skewers Tape DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the “spacer” bunting flags as big as you like.

2.

Cut out the paper flags.

3.

Fold the top flap over the dowel sticks. Tape down.

4.

Pop the flags into narrow vases, bottles, flower arragements. * a good idea Purchase cut-out number stickers and stick to the centre of the paper flags – these can be used to number tables at a large gathering with seating arrangements.

TABLE

delft delights Bring the streets of the Netherlands to your table by lining the centre with Dutch inspired trinkets; like miniature white ceramic houses. Or add artist’s tools like small vases filled with paint brushes, wooden mannequins or hands, mini easels or paintings featuring famous art works.

IKEA/HM HOME Printed/Royal Blue/White Linen Tablecloth Linen Napkins DEPOT ONLINE White Mini Ceramic Vases IKEA Wooden Mannequin, Wooden Hand Blue Ceramic Tumblers, Plates, Bowls FLYING TIGER Mini Paint Brushes Mini Easel and Canvas to use as placecards IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Klevering Delft Bud Vases These Dutch delight ceramic vases are inspirerd on the 17th century Delft Blue decorations.

15cm in height.

12chf each White House Planter A ceramic planter for small plants or a chimney that doubles as a vase. Collect several and make an entire neighbourhood of plants.

10chf

TABLE

tulip tussie mussies* Even though assigned seating is not necessary, plan for your guests to “pick” their place by finding a little tussie mussie (paper cone or linen napin rolled into a cone shape and then filled with flowers) bearing their name.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Delft Favour Tags

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Delft Paper Napkins Designed by &K for the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. The design is based on the Faience collection of the Rijksmuseum. The Delft Blue decoration with birds and flower branches is inspired by 17th century original designs from the potteries 'De Metalen Pot' and 'De Drie Posteleyne Astonne'.

5chf for 20

TABLE

pop-up place cards* By cutting down to the tip of the blue and white jar paper tag and then around the jar half way down; one can then fold back the flaps, to make a tented place card where the top half of the design pops up. Simply then tape the back of the tented place card to hold.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Delft Tented Place Cards

FOOD

food flags For a little flourish; add food flags to your food platters or platings.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Delft Food Flags

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Toothpicks Paper Glue Stick DIRECTIONS 1. Print out food flags sheet.

2. Cut out the paper flags.

3. Fold the centre line over a toothpick 4. Glue together.

5. Push toothpicks into food.

DRINKS

let the party begin Did you know it was the Dutch who were the original creators of gin? Here are a few recipes you can concoct in your own DIY Gin Bar. THE CLASSIC GIN AND TONIC 1. Place ice cubes into a glass, pour two parts gin, four parts tonic water and add a tablespoon of lime juice over the ice.

2. Stir well with a long-necked spoon.

3. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY AND BASIL GIN COCKTAIL MAKES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced 1/2 cup white granulated Sugar Pinch of sea Salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Pepper 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Handful of fresh Basil ½ cup of Gin Tonic Water DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, add strawberries, sugar, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar.

2. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes then pulse in a blender until the mixture resembles a puree.

3. Run the mixture through a sieve, discarding the seeds and pulp. You should end up with a 1/2 cup.

4. To assemble the cocktail, divide the basil leaves between glasses. Muddle the basil leaves, being sure to press the stems.

5. Add ice, pour in 1 to 2 ounces of gin, 2 to 3 tablespoons of strawberry mixture and top with tonic.

6. Stir and garnish with basil flowers.

BLUEBERRY AND MINT GIN FIZZ MAKES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh Blueberries 1/4 cup Sugar 1 tablespoon Water 1/2 cup of Gin 1/4 cup fresh squeezed Lime Juice 8-10 fresh Mint Leaves Club Soda DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium pot on high heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.

2. While simmering mash the berries. Strain the solids from the syrup and allow the syrup to cool.

3. In a pitcher, muddle the mint leaves, and then add the gin, lime juice and blueberry syrup. Stir together.

4. Fill glasses with some ice, and divide the blueberry-gin mixture amongst them.

5. Top with soda, stir and garnish with mint sprigs.

CUCUMBER LEMONADE GIN PUNCH INGREDIENTS 4 whole Lemons, halved 1/2 cup Sugar 4 cups Water 1 large Cucumber (trimmed and sliced into rounds on a mandoline) 3 cups Gin Ice cubes DIRECTIONS 1. Juice the lemons and place the strained juice and the bodies into a large pot.

2. Add the sugar to the pot and muddle with the lemon bodies and juice for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Remove the lemon bodies, add the water and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Strain the mixture into a glass container and add the cucumbers.

5. Steep for 1 hour.

6. Add the gin and stir to combine.

7. Serve over ice.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS PRETTY USEFUL TOOLS Cocktail Kit Set includes a peeler, Muddler, bottle opener, serrated knife, and zester channel knife with bonus carabiner.

20chf SNIPPERS Gin Kit Make your own barrel aged Gin with these oak woodchips. After adding Gin, the chips will slowly release their flavour and colour as if your Gin is ageing in a wooden barrel.

20chf SNIPPERS Gift Pack Mix The Gift Packs are perfect for when you want to give a Whisky, Gin or Rum enthusiast an extra special gift. Every box contains a DIY Snippers bottle which is accompanied by different types of extras.

38chf SNIPPERS Sweets Snippers Sweets are made with true Dutch craftmanship and the most surprising flavours such as smoky Whisky, Gin & Tonic and even Aperol Spritz.

5chf each

DRINKS

display tray For a subtle nod to the Dutch Masters, make your own serving trays for drinks and canapés from frames. Frame photocopies of famous artworks in wooden picture frames with depth.

COASTERS

a gin-gin situation* With the Gin Bar being the main attraction, take it to the next level by printing out custom Gin themed coasters. Your guests will surely put into practice your mantra of “Let the evening beGIN”.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Gin Collection - Coasters

* a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS &klevering Delft Tile Coasters Set of 4 12chf

FOOD

buffet cards* Who moved my cheese? Use our printable place cards to label the different cheeses and snacks on your cheese board.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Delft Tented Place Cards

* a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Gold Cheese Board Party Food Picks The must-have accessory for any cheeseboard; these food picks will ensure no one makes the wrong selection.

Each pack contains eight food picks to complete your cheese board: CREAMY; MATURE; SMOKED; SOFT; BLUE; NUTTY; FRUITY and STINKY. All picks measure 8cm (H) with the widest word measuring 6 cm (W).

5chf

FOOD

cheese board 101 For an easy meal, place a large wooden cheeseboard in the table centre. Guests can enjoy a variety of different cheeses, just be sure to have some authentic Dutch Edam and Gouda!

INGREDIENTS Various Cheese (get a mix of flavours, textures, shapes and colours) Salty items (meats, nuts, olives) Sweet items (fruit, dried fruit, chocolate) Crunchy items (crackers, pita chips, breadsticks) Condiments (honey, mustards, chutney) Space-filling items (grapes, cherry tomatoes, cherries) Garnish (fresh herbs) Cheese Board (or a cutting board, serving platter, tray, or baking sheet) Cheese Knives METHOD 1. Begin by spreading the cheese wedges, logs and wheels evenly throughout the cheese board surface.

2. Add cheese knives.

3. Next, fill around the cheese with the salty items. Then, add a few piles of sweet items.

4. Pile in the crunchy items and the condiments in small jars or bowls.

5. Next, fill in any empty spaces with space-filling items like grapes, cherry tomatoes, or cherries.

6. Finally, garnish the cheese board with fresh herbs. * a good idea Upgrade your board by serving the traditional herring dish Hollandse Nieuwe by adding the salted fish with chopped raw onions and gherkins to dill crackers.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS KIKKERLAND Three Blind Mice Cheese Knives 3 cute mouse cheese knives.

20chf BLOOMINGVILLE Wooden Cheese Wedge Board An acacia wood serving board is highly original and would be ideal for presenting a cheese platter.

Length 31 cm Width 20 cm Height 1,5 cm 22chf BLOOMINGVILLE Cheese Knives Trio Set of 3 Black Metal Knives Length 5cm x 16cm 40chf BLOOMINGVILLE Gold Snack Bowls Set of 4 Gold Metal Bowls Diametre 11cm 20chf

CAKE

dutch pancakes For something sweet, make a stack of dutch pancakes and serve with coffee and other sweet treats.

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup all-purpose Flour 1/2 cup whole Milk 2 large Eggs 2 tablespoons granulated Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Salt 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup and Jam, for serving Fresh Fruit: blueberries, raspberries or sliced peaches EQUIPMENT Blender or Food Processor Spatula 25cm oven-safe Skillet METHOD 1.

Place the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend for 10 seconds, scrape down the sides, and then blend for another 10 seconds. The batter will be quite loose and liquidy.

2.

Leave the batter in the blender and set aside to rest 20 to 25 minutes. This gives the flour time to absorb the liquid.

3.

Meanwhile, place an ovensafe skillet on the middle rack of the oven and remove any racks above it. Heat the oven to 220°C. 4.

When ready to make the pancake, remove the skillet from the oven using oven mitts and place it on top of the stove. Add the butter and swirl the pan to melt the butter and coat the bottom and sides of the pan.

5.

Pour the batter on top of the butter. Tilt the pan if needed so that the batter runs evenly to all sides. Place the skillet in the oven.

6.

Bake until puffed, lightly browned across the top, and darker brown on the sides and edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

7.

You can either serve from the pan or transfer to a serving platter. Dust with powdered sugar.

Cut into wedges and serve with maple syrup, jam and fruits.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS RIFLE PAPER CO. Tea Towel 15chf BLOOMINGVILLE Measuring Spoons 10chf Spatula 10chf Measuring Cup 10chf Measuring Scale Book 40chf LIVING ROYAL Oven Glove & Mit 14chf

FUN AND GAMES

artist for a day For a memorable evening, encourage guests to not only to write a few words in a Guest Book but possible sketch or paint a pretty picture too. Or encourage guests to paint the town by adding little paintbrushes to paper placemats at each place setting.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS RIFLE PAPER CO. Wild Wood Embroidered Guest Book 50chf

FAVOURS

dutch delights A table of Dutch treats will be met with glee as guests get to enjoy sweets like salted liquorice, Wilhelmina mints and our favourite: stroopwaffels which when combined with hot coffee are highly addictive. And do your guests a further favour and place little boxes alongside, so they can enjoy these at home, or most likely the ride home!

MIGROS/FLYING TIGER Liquorice Mini Stroopwaffels IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Bakers Twine 7chf for 100m KNOT & BOW Gift Tag and Twine Kit 100m twine.

30 Parcel Tags. 10 of each colour.

20chf

EXTRA

mom’s day off* As part of our Delft Printable Collection, two Mother’s Day themed note cards have been added in for something a little bit extra. Simply print as a card or use the graphic file to make paper placemats, coasters, gift tags, gift wrap or even place inside a small frame as the gift itself!

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Delft Collection - Mom’s Favourite Sayings Sign - Home is Where Your Mom Is Sign

EXTRA

best mum’s breakfast* Wake up Mom to a surprise breakfast, hopefully the weather will be warm and you can have the meal outside or alternatively serve her breakfast in bed. To make things easy (especially if this really is the one day a year you prepare the meal) serve a cold brunch. Opt for foods like Greek yoghurt with berries and granola, savoury quiches, croissants with salmon and cream cheese, mini muffins, and a cheese board with fruit and nuts.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Mothers Day Delft Collection - Mothers Day Card - Party Circles - Straw Flags - WORLD’S GREATEST MOM Badge - Gift Tag - Door Hanger .