I’ve been looking forward to hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year. I love sharing my cooking and baking skills with my friends. I enjoy cooking with a theme in mind so that I’m able to narrow down the menu choices. This year I wanted to ring in 2012 in a big way and in order to do that I decided my theme would be to celebrate 2011…in miniature.
The miniature theme really started coming to life when I was chosen to host a New Year’s Eve party as part of Foodbuzz’s 24 x 24. Every month Foodbuzz chooses 24 food bloggers was 24 different areas of the world to all host a party on the same day and then blog about it.
We don’t have a huge house so the idea of having everything in miniature was perfect. My husband and I spent days coming up with ideas for mini appetizers, desserts, and drinks that would be easy to carry around the house while visiting with friends. Having the miniature food would also allow our guests to try a little bit of everything.
Champagne Jello Shots
Strawberry gelatine mixed with champagne and refrigerated into an easy to consume beverage.
Miniature Bottles of Wine
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Merlot
Assorted Sodas, Juices, Seltzer, and Coffee
April @ Ape's Eats says
I love the miniature theme!! I have been wanting to do it ever since I saw it on pinterset. Great ideas and congrats on the 24×24
Terri and Mojo says
Heather,
Your party was a smash hit. Best food and fun I have had to ring in the new year EVER. The food was fantastic and the presentation made it even better. Thanks for putting us on the guest list; we both had a grand ol’time.
Moj says he would like to come over and sample more mini cheesecakes, so if you ever need a tester, keep him in mind.
Alida says
Super fun! Everything looks incredible, and I’m sure you guests were very happy. Happy New Year!
Nicole, RD says
What a blast! Congrats on being chosen and your friends and family sure are lucky to have attended…it all looks WONDERFUL!
Jill (JBean Cuisine) says
WOW – what a fun looking party and what an amazing amount of work by you to host it. I can only imagine the hours it took to plate all of the mini things.
Well done – looking forward to the recipes!
jessy says
Looks like you had a really fun party! Those wonton tacos look delicious!
Nanna says
sounds like a fun party to be a part of, that’s neat having bloggers all over host the same theme & blog about it
Helen