From Betty Crocker's
Guide to Easy Entertaining, 1959:
A group of us were trying to
define party spirit as it relates
to a hostess.
To me, the answer lies in the
word giving a party, said a
wise older woman. The hostess
who thinks of her party as a
gift to her friends can't go
wrong ~ a gift of people with
whom they'll have fun ~ a gift
of food they will enjoy ~ a
gift of herself by having that
food ready to serve without
confusion ~ and a gift of
confidence by letting them
know what kind of party is
planned and how to dress for it.
Maybe it was the
memories of great parties
given by my parents ~
The laughter...
The ringing of glasses
and chink of silverware.
The records playing
on the hi-fi.
The fragrance of
delicious foods.
The wafting scent
of pipes and cigarettes
punctuated by
perfume and after-shave.
My little brother
and me, swathed in
flannel, peeking through
the stair banister....
It seemed so
glamorous
and exotic.
So grown-up.
Maybe that is
what made me think
Mad Men, when it
was our turn to host
Dinner Club a few
weeks ago.
If you want the
perfect recipe
for a dinner party
that will have you
smiling for days after
it has ended, then
believe me,
this
is
it!
Mix one jigger please
dress for dinner......
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| Everyone agreed it added to the mood. |
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| {The cigs were props only!} |
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| Nothing says festive like the swish of crinolines and silver shoes! |
1/4 jigger 1960's details
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| Vintage linens from Goodwill. |
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| Got to love those greens, oranges and golds! |
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| A friend loaned my hubby his hat purchased in NYC, circa 1963. |
1 dash vintage drinks
and appetizers
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| Coca-Cola and Heineken beer, as served in Mad Men. |
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| We also offered Classic Martinis, Gimlets and Manhattans. |
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| Mmmm....yummy! |
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| French onion dip with chips; Rumaki; cocktail peanuts. |
2 dashes retro-inspired menu
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| Assembling the Wedge Salads |
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| Beef Stroganoff and egg noodles, baby peas with pearl onions and dinner rolls followed the salad. |
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| Say Mad Men! |
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| Did someone say cheesecake with strawberry sauce? {Yes, Gracie, they did.} |
several generous splashes laughter
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| I adored her glasses! |
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| We all shared our how we met stories.... |
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| Rat Pack.....move over! |
Stir with ice and strain.
Garnish with an olive, cherry or twist.
Savor your Mad Men inspired evening!
Next morning.....
I am thankful
for the mess to clean
after a party because
it means I have been
surrounded by friends.
~ Nancy J. Carmody
Thank you for stopping by!
I hope you'll try my recipe : )
xx
Suzanne
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