Bacon & Bourbon

So the night went off really well. We had a very fully stocked bar and delicious food! Everyone had their favorite dish but overall each one was delicious. The way it worked was that there was a continuous flow of hot tasty treats being set on the table and someone making bourbon inspired cocktails.

I kept the decor simple as the focus was the food. However I made some menus for the cocktails, the food and a centerpiece for the table using Kale and Japanese Anemones.

[Centerpiece and Food Menu]

[A Bacon Bourbon Cocktail]

[Twice Baked Butternut Squash with Roasted Garlic, Bacon, Aged Provolone Cheese, Green Onions and a Breadcrumb and Bacon topping]

 

[The drinks menu]

Bacon & Bourbon

Elaine, Matt and I have spearheaded a happy hour to be held at my house this Friday and the theme is Bacon and Bourbon, both being very "in" ingredients and yummy.

I started today by making some making and infusing a bottle of {Bulliet Bourbon} with bacon fat as seen on the recipe for making an {Bacon Old Fashion}  However, I didn't follow the directions exactly...let's hope it turns out okay.

Our menu:
Manhatten's
Bacon Old Fashion

Creme Fraiche, Shallots, Bacon and Arugala Pizza
Apples, Bacon, Sharp Chedder Cheese Pizza
Twice Baked Butternut Squash with Bacon, Parmesan, Chives and Breadcrumbs
Stuffed Tomatoes with Bacon, Cheese and Chives
Mini Tarts with Brie, Pears, Bourbon Glaze and Bacon Bits

The look of our little party is inspired by the decor of Rickhouse / Blood Hound. If you haven't been to these places...you should go.

Pictures to come next week.

Some fun decor ideas from Etsy:
{Pig Chalkboard}

{Metal Basket}

{Egg Holder}

Etsy - Entertaining

I am going to be cooking dinner for my friends Birthday tonight and I believe the essentials of a good dinner not only are good food but creating an ambiance. This is done with linens, serving ware and lighting.

For serving ware Sara Paloma who has shop on Etsy has some beautiful simple nesting bowls that could make any meal look that much more appetizing.

To create some mood lighting that won't break the bank, candles from the LA based company Farmers Market Candles will do the trick. They are simple in packaging and have a great variety of scents. To order go to www.marketcandles.com