tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post6354321572770022035..comments2024-02-23T20:03:41.543+11:00Comments on Clairey Hewitt: 1980s Dinner Party planningClaireyHewitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-21330929131938772772011-02-11T09:44:52.857+11:002011-02-11T09:44:52.857+11:00Came across Tori's latest and thought of you: ...Came across Tori's latest and thought of you: perfect! http://www.eat-tori.com/2011/02/butter-flowers.htmlRachael @Mogantoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07284324325966835237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-26034228606699749882011-02-07T22:03:04.885+11:002011-02-07T22:03:04.885+11:00I don't know what I'd serve, but I just wa...I don't know what I'd serve, but I just wanted to say that this is a fabulous idea! Retro food - I love it!! xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-86192988679430632172011-02-07T18:37:27.703+11:002011-02-07T18:37:27.703+11:00Such a cool idea! I wanna come!!! My first thought...Such a cool idea! I wanna come!!! My first thoughts were:<br />vol au vents (with tuna and corn mornay inside?), trifle, chocolate ripple cake, ham steaks with pineapple, chow mein... oh the possibilities are endless! Make sure you tell us the final menu and we want to see photos of the napkins and toothpicks!<br />xRhi@FlourChildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970799811800725500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-37992420679353744132011-02-07T18:25:55.810+11:002011-02-07T18:25:55.810+11:00Ha! I have that book, and use it for the occasiona...Ha! I have that book, and use it for the occasional beef strog.<br /><br />You have to have choc ripple cake for dessert!Megan Blandfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932508388869573748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-49897582128878959382011-02-07T16:25:44.378+11:002011-02-07T16:25:44.378+11:00My menu would be:
Canapes - Vol Au Vents
Entree ...My menu would be:<br /><br />Canapes - Vol Au Vents<br /><br />Entree - Prawn Cocktail<br /><br />Main - Beef Wellington<br /><br />Pudding - Ginger Nut Log<br /><br />And then - After Dinner Mints.<br /><br />I would also suggest apricot and pale grey dinnerware and agree wholeheartedly with the idea of paper napkins folded into dinky shapes (swans??)<br /><br />Wardrobewise I would channel Joan Collins.<br /><br />I hope you have a great night.A Farmer's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094401205258678969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-66629675953714537622011-02-07T15:26:52.476+11:002011-02-07T15:26:52.476+11:00maybe l still serving the 80s meals at our house !...maybe l still serving the 80s meals at our house !! <br /><br />But remember the chowmin!! yuk.<br /><br />look forward to the dinner party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-29752559100340025322011-02-07T14:05:17.339+11:002011-02-07T14:05:17.339+11:00If u can get your hands on them so lolly gobble bl...If u can get your hands on them so lolly gobble bliss bombs dessert or nibbles!!Naomihttp://Www.yourelement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-19551176192121610382011-02-07T14:00:43.734+11:002011-02-07T14:00:43.734+11:00Oh, I think a shandy is a MUST for this event....a...Oh, I think a shandy is a MUST for this event....and napkins shaped like fans a la dodgy Chinese restaurant now but height of chic back then. I love this idea. SO glad things have moved on since then though growing up in an "ethnic" house I'm not sure how many of the 80s staples really did make it to our dinner table. Might have to grab the book and see for myself. :)Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556843852780239036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-10412390300469410872011-02-07T13:30:50.052+11:002011-02-07T13:30:50.052+11:00Best idea for a dinner party - ever!Best idea for a dinner party - ever!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307287345268299072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-24945306588429318112011-02-07T13:17:25.295+11:002011-02-07T13:17:25.295+11:00Hi Heidi,
Toothpicks would be so funny, just pla...Hi Heidi, <br /><br />Toothpicks would be so funny, just platters of toothpicks with little tassle things on the end.<br /><br />Tenille, I am not sure of that show, will have to look it up.<br /><br />I am thinking some Creme de Menthe and lemonade might also be needed!ClaireyHewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-36945551071937477852011-02-07T13:13:14.954+11:002011-02-07T13:13:14.954+11:00Did you ever get to see the Supersizers 1980's...Did you ever get to see the Supersizers 1980's episode? Very funny, and lots of fodder for an '80s inspired dinner party.Tenille @ Help!Mumhttp://www.helpmum.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-64863918068777985652011-02-07T12:58:09.780+11:002011-02-07T12:58:09.780+11:00omg I love food themes! 80s would rock. from a lit...omg I love food themes! 80s would rock. from a little research (i was born in 1985 so no personal experience), i would do:<br />- food on tooth-picks (cheese cubes, kabana, cocktail frankfurts)<br />- mini hamburgers<br />- popcorn<br />- fudge<br />- club soda<br />- frozen yoghurt<br />& then I would plan my outfit & make-up, using molly ringwald as inspiration :)<br />Heidi xoHeidi - Apples Under My Bedhttp://applesundermybed.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com