~ Party Recipes ~ Easy Guacamole

 

 

 

 I got an email today from a lovely reader Laura, who asked me to post the recipe for the Guacamole I made for the Super Bowl Party and what tips I have to prevent the Guacamole turning brown.

 

Well I answered to Laura the secret is just to leave the seed of one Avocado inside. Add lots of lime juice and if made in advance, cover it with clear Saran wrap without leaving any air in between. Cover as close as you can to the Guacamole, and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 

 

My recipe is very simple: I just blended 3 Ripe Avocados, 1/2 white onion, and the juice of 2 big limes in the food processor and that's all.

 

I use ripe Avocados, when they are soft to the touch but not so much, otherwise they will be brown inside.

 

You can also serve the Guacamole with some "Pico de Gallo" on top, which is just a mix of finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and lime juice.

 

I just leave it plain and I think it's really delicious. this guacamole never stays long on the table. Served with Tortilla chips is always a favorite! ...and It tastes even better if you have a Margarita with it!

 

Do you have any favorite party recipes? Please share with us. Submit your recipe at party-tales{at}rogers{dot}com 

 

 

~ Sunday Super Bowl XLVII 2013!

 I just finished setting up the room for the Super Bowl Party, and got kicked out of the basement ~ No girls allowed in this party.

 

I honestly know nothing about football but I really enjoyed doing the set up.

 

This is my husband's party, he is so excited finally the basement is ready and he can have the guys over to watch the game.  And I'm so excited as well, finally after 4 years, I also have my Craft room! I've been dreaming about it for so long...  I can't wait to finish organizing the room to show you all the pictures.  Finally all my crafts are going to be in one same place and not all over the house.. 

 

So I had to put my finishing touches to the party..

 

 

These are some of the appetizers: I made a Cheese tray, delicious guacamole, Salsa, Nachos and dips, of course there will Spicy WINGS and meatballs in the oven.

 

 

 

Drinks Ready...And more Food...

 

Bar full.  Too bad I can't drink :) For you who don't know, I'm expecting my 3rd baby!

 

There are like 15 guys now and there is food here like for a 100 hundred people, I guess I will be eating shawarma for a week.  I have no problem with that..

 

 

 

Just before the game..Rachel Ray showing how to make easy chili and party food.. 

 

 

Ok I got to go check on the wings...they might be getting burned now.. Talk to you soon.

 

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~ GIVEAWAY ~ Valentines Giveaway with TUTUMOI.com

This giveaway has now ended. CONGRATS to the winner, Kathy R.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

I'm very excited to share our first giveaway of 2013 with you! We have teamed up with TUTUMOI.com to bring this fabulous giveaway to you!

 

Carolina Nisimblat is the owner of TUTUMOI.com. Tutu moi was inspired by Carolina's 2 year old daughter, Valentina, who at the age of 1 was simply in love with tutus.

 

 As a mom, who loves fashion, Carolina decided to design unique tutus that are for everyday wear. Each tutu is tailor-made designed to detail at tutu moi, just for your little one!

 

Not only there are tutus and dresses at tutumoi. They also offer Mom and daughter matching tops, gorgeous head-pieces, diaper covers and Onesies for babies.

 

Now! Are you Ready for the giveaway details?

 

One lucky reader will win any tutu set, dress, or a mom and me matching tops set from Tutumoi.com chosen by the winner

 

   AND...a Printed Party Package from the Shop.

 

 

  There are 7 chances to enter.  Please follow the instructions in the widget below. Comments should be left below this post when requested for entry to be valid. Share on Facebook entry, Share button should be clicked under the picture on facebook to be valid, just follow the link. Thanks!

 

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~Printable Party~ Wednesday What's New in the Shop?

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! I haven't been around since the Holidays. I hope you had a nice time with your families and wish you the best for this new year!

I've been really busy with the shop, lots of orders and creating new designs... I have lots to show you... Let's start today with the new printable designs for Valentine's day...

VALENTINE HEARTS COLLECTION

 

The Valentine Hearts printable collection includes 2" circles {2 different designs for cupcake toppers, favor tags, straw tags..}, 3" Round Circles to make a banner, Water Bottle Lables and Blank Tent Cards.   

VALENTINE BIRTHDAY COLLECTION

 

 

Are you celebrating a birthday party near Valentine's Day?  This printable banner with Pink and Red Chevron print background will add the perfect to complement your decor. 

 

It can also be customized to spell BE MINE or XOXO just for Valentine's day. 

 

Click here for a tutorial on how to make a banner using your printable files.

 

Cupcake toppers, Water Bottle Labels, Table Labels, Straw tags..

Full collection will be  available soon.

 

 

Personalized I DIG YOU! Favor Tags

 

 

 

Available in 3 different colors.  Just print on white letter size cardstock paper and cut with a 2" circle, scalloped or Flourish punch.

Perfect for Valentine's day favors.

Click here for more tutorials on how to use your printable designs

And if you missed it last year I leave you now with a freebie:

 

 

Valentine's Tags

 

Please let me know if you are having trouble downloading the link.  I've been receiving emails from readers telling me that Scribd is charging for the download. It should be FREE.  If you have trouble email me directly at party-tales{at} rogers.com and I will email it to you.

 

 

Please keep your party pictures coming...we love seeing your creations!

 

~ Lovely Customer Parties ~ Neon Doodle Party

 

My lovely customer Rita sent me these pictures of the party she threw to celebrate her daughter's 10th birthday Party. 

She used the Neon Doodle Party Supplies and our Printable water bottle labels and Hershey Chocolate wrappers for a perfect match!

 

 

Neon Doodle Party Supplies can be found at Birthday Express.

All the 'Neon Doodle' made to match personalized party printable files are
available at my Etsy shop.

Click here to see more Neon Doodle Party Ideas

Click here for Neon Cupcakes