Premier party

Let me first start by explaining the double meaning of the title today.  Last night I hosted a Premier Designs jewelry show for my friend Caryn.  It was also the first party that I've ever had by myself at my own place.  It was a really great night, and so wonderful to have my apartment filled with people I love.

So I spent a couple of hours beforehand making goodies (and several hours beforehand cleaning!).  Here are the results:

I found some beautiful (and tasty) "green" peppers on sale yesterday.  They were a mixture fall colors, totally cool.

I also tried a new recipe for honey mustard sauce.  The only problem with adding lemon juice to mayo - you guessed it - it curdled.  So I stirred and stirred, and then I strained.  Good as new!

I made the zucchini bread about a month ago and froze it.  I wrapped it first in Saran wrap, then foil, then a Ziploc freezer bag.  Honestly, I think the bread tasted better last night than when I had first made it a month ago.  I also made some icing for it with a little bit of confectioner's sugar and a few drops of milk.  I drizzled it over the bread after I had plated the slices, and I decided that next time, I'll lay the slices out on a cooling rack right next to each other and do it that way, so that the icing is prettier and more even.

The dip mix came with mayo that I bought on sale a couple of months ago.  Just a Knor's vegetable dip with mayo, sour cream, water chestnuts, a package of spinach, and salt and pepper.

I got the plates and napkins at Target, and the flowers I picked up at Shop n' Save.

It was so much fun to host my own party, and I can't wait to do it again after I move - in 6 days!!!