I really love throwing theme parties... whether it be Halloween, the state of Ohio, the state of Texas, or my own recent foray into domesticity, I love a good party with fun food potential.So this week is my housewarming party, co-hosted by my two housemates. They are responsible for the beverage portion of the evening; I am taking control of the food. In honor of the new house, I am building a menu around popular foods of the fifties/sixties, a time associated with the savvy American homemaker. The menu shall include:
Cola Cake Apple Cake
Spinach Dip
Ranch Dip
Lil' Smokey Cheeseball
Lil' Sweetie Cheeseball (I'm making this up. Wish me luck!)
Pigs in a Blanket
Deviled Eggs
Jello
Any suggestions? Recipes and photos forthcoming.
In the meantime, check out this video from blip.tv, 1958. It's awash in the hues, sounds and modern conveniences of the fifties!
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