Serve it up Sassy
Ladies Night Out! RECIPE DEVELOPMENT, FOOD STYLING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ARTICLE BY LIZ BUSHONG
“The ladybug wears no disguises; she is just what she advertises, a speckled spectacle of spring; a fashion statement on the wing, …”
by J. Patrick Lewis, is the perfect inspiration for this allgirl, Ladies Night Out, in-home party. Sometimes you just need a little girl time! Gather a group of fun-loving friends for a special night of laughs, giggles and girl talk. Catch up on the latest buzz while enjoying the company of your closest friends.
The ladybug motif, the “small speckled visitor wearing a crimson cape…” is seen all over this natural outdoor get-together. Allow your imagination to flyhigh while planning this whimsical buffet. Play off the scenic surroundings by placing your table against a wall of climbing hydrangea as the perfect backdrop.
A precise cut-to-fit piece of Astroturf tops the table round. As a centerpiece, a bright yellow Biden, with a trailing Petunia and Verbena gently relaxes in a ladybug ceramic container. No other bugs are allowed at this shindig, only ladybugs. The simple-to-make menu includes Ladybug Appetizers, a Mashtini Bar, Dr. Enuf ’s® Herbal Ginseng and Guarana drink, and Mini Oreo® no -bake cheesecakes topped with frosting sunflowers and ladybug M & M’s® Your friends will love this fun-filled buffet. In keeping with this fashion statement, a large black stiletto high heel, steps out in style sporting ladybug appetizers. These sassy ladies are fresh zucchini rounds topped with sour ranch filling, sliced cherry tomatoes, and black olives with chives as antennae to mimic the fashionable ladybug, a healthy sole-satisfying tapa. Another lovely ladybug creation includes the dessert. Mini Oreo no-bake cheesecakes are blooming in color. A bright yellow sunflower, made with buttercream frosting and a mini Oreo cookie tops these small garden delights. A red M & M is dressed like a ladybug that looks like she has just landed gently on top of this bright flower. JUNE 2014 | VIPSEEN | 25