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Help me plan the Mad Men party
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This Sunday!
Show starts at 8, I told people early that the party would start at 7. Should I go earlier? 6 to make it clear that dinner is involved? Or just leave it at 7 because 3 hours of togetherness will be enough?
Drinks: I plan on having wine, beer, martinis and some old cans of Coke hiding in the back of the closet.
Food: I was thinking heavy whore derbs, maybe with a concentration on things that were popular and trendy in the 60s, but I can only think of jello with meat in it and that doesn't seem finger friendly. Or I could work with words associated with the show, like by making chicken cigars and tracking down some Utz chips.
However, for the love of Kuus, I will not be making these cigars: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/rabbit-loin-cigars/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=cigars&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page
Suggestions?
Show starts at 8, I told people early that the party would start at 7. Should I go earlier? 6 to make it clear that dinner is involved? Or just leave it at 7 because 3 hours of togetherness will be enough?
Drinks: I plan on having wine, beer, martinis and some old cans of Coke hiding in the back of the closet.
Food: I was thinking heavy whore derbs, maybe with a concentration on things that were popular and trendy in the 60s, but I can only think of jello with meat in it and that doesn't seem finger friendly. Or I could work with words associated with the show, like by making chicken cigars and tracking down some Utz chips.
However, for the love of Kuus, I will not be making these cigars: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/rabbit-loin-cigars/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=cigars&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page
Suggestions?
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
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Re: Help me plan the Mad Men party
'Mad Men' Menu
Stork Club Cocktails, served punch-style*
Trader Vic's Mai Tais*
Martinis
Classic Shrimp Cocktail*
Trader Vic's Crab Rangoon *
California Onion Dip and Chips
Chex Mix
Jerry's Deviled Eggs*
Toasted Parmesan
Canapes*
I can easily do shrimp cocktail, chex mix and deviled eggs. Will the theme be evident or will everyone think that I'm 80 years old?
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
pigs in a blanket
mini quiches
fondue
crockpot swedish meatballs
btw -- will you be asking people to dress in cocktail attire?
if you serve 6's mil's lime fluff, people will think you are old/crazy.
make a jello mold with fruit in it. not random meat. you can pay homage to the 60's without making people vomit on your carpet.
i do like the picture of the hot dogs sticking straight out of the bowl of beans. good for dipping!
I wasn't going to ask anyone to dress up because I don't plan on doing it. I would have to go shopping and I don't really feel like doing that. One friend said she would be wearing go-go boots. I was polite and did not point out that she is jumping the time-line by a season or two. Or maybe intends to come as someone's funky ahead-of-the-curve arist girlfriend. I guess I can say in my next e-mail that dressing up in welcome but by no means required.
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
I think starting an hour early is fine if you're just doing heavy appetizers. If you were doing a full out dinner, I would say that you should start at 6.
Is it OK if I spend the night? I was just going to drive back home after the show ended, but if I'm having cocktails I probably shouldn't drive.
Also, I've only watched through season 2, episode 2. Do you think I have time to get caught up?
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
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Hmmmm... Maybe if I stop playing games on my phone/ipod, then maybe I'd have time to get caught up without quiting my job...
And I have a jello mold you can use. It's authentic 60's, too. Complete with crazy 60's recipe ideas.
I just a friendly gal looking for options.