The food:
The BF prepared everything except the cookies. I just found some of the recipes and said, "Hey, can you make this?" We went with slightly more palate-challenging apps than the usual chips and dips. The menu was a big hit. Our lovely friends brought empty tummies and open minds. Everything tasted great!
(1. Sausages w/ hot mustard; goat cheese cheeseball with scallions and parsley; 2. Bleu cheese cheeseball with walnuts; veggies & dip; 3. Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with pistachios & apricot; 4. Baguette toasts with romesco sauce and carmelized onions & mushrooms (the BF's creation); my slightly overcooked (read: hard as rocks) chocolate chip cookies. You can't save 'em all, Hasselhoff!)
The decorations:
Here are some pics of our living/dining rooms before the party. You can't really tell in this picture, but the piggy cage is decorated with little LED twinkle lights. Heh. Yes, I need help.
The drinks:
In addition to the usual bar staples and mixers, we also served mocha nog and mulled wine. Well, I can't believe I didn't take pics of the drinks table! I must've put down the camera in exchange for a glass...
