We moved into this house in May of ‘06 and felt like throwing a party. Finally, we could have people over and be proud of our merry crib. Finally, we could fit over 10 people into our home without feeling claustrophobic. Happily, we could even invite a few friends to stay over because this house offers our first ever guest room in which to store them.
And party, we did.
In the last calendar year, we averaged a party a month. The gatherings have ranged from the sophisticated to the out of freaking control but this time…this time I think we’re in trouble.
What was supposed to be a friendly cocktail party for my husband’s sales team has turned toga. Yes, I’m serious and I need help. He (he: meaning my crazy ass spouse) has turned a corner. Never in a million years would I have pegged him for a costume kind of guy and now he’s even talking party games! What the hell?
So, I am doing the only thing I can think to do when the time is ticking away and my toga is being UPS’d - I’m soliciting your very wise council. I need ideas. What the hell do you serve (besides jell-o shots) at a toga party? And what kind of games do *cough* adults play at them?
Hmm… as for games… quarters?
And besides jello shots you can’t go wrong with pizza, right?
Grapes. And you make your husband peel them for you.
Pin the tail on Socrates.
Bellini’s for cocktail time
Caesar Salad
Fresh Shucked Oysters
Olives-Grapes
Saltimbocca
Lamb
Spaghetti as finger food w/ mini meatballs
bruschetta
alot of decadent desserts
I have no friggin clue, but I want to make sure you take lots of pictures!
Oh, I’m totally taking blackmail pictures. Are you kidding me???
I think Mark has a fabulous menu outlined. As for games?? No clue. But have a great time!
Ummm…. the last time I dressed in a toga, we played quarters…
How about trivial pursuit or dictionary dabble… Too subdued? Too normal?
LOL!! I definitely want to see pix from this party!!
- Kessari, Graviera (french guyere), feta cheese mixed with several colors of grapes and greek (green and black) marinated olives on assorted platters.
- Oysters on the half shell nested on beds of ice with lemon (months with ‘r’ in them are awesome for oyster season!)
- Caesar Salad
- Spanakopita
- Lamb Souvlakia (shish cabob)
- Pasta dish
-Wine
-Ouzo (in jello shots for fun)
Is that enough? I have tons more ideas for party food!
- Desserts baklava, apple tarts (Milopita), something chocolate, and diples (like donut holes sprinkled with powdered sugar and honey)
Man, there are some creative menus there. Almost makes me want to throw a toga party myself.
Sounds like a blast! You have a lot of good ideas in the comments already, so, I will just write: TOGA! TOGA! Have a great time!
Everybody seems to have a pretty good idea, as they must have been to them before!
I’m rescuing the children!!!
Pack them with clothes for Church - you will need lots of prayers. (Also good walking shoes!) Let me know when it’s safe to bring them back.
Here’s a party game idea: get some purple i.e. grape-colored balloons, put slips of paper inside with instructions like “Act out a scene from Animal House” (one might be the “you can’t hold a whole fraternity responsible for the behavior of a few, sick twisted individuals” speech, which btw could be done while the other party guests hum the Star-Spangled Banner
).
Anyway, everyone has to pass the balloon around, each taking a turn sitting on it with all their weight for at least 3 seconds, and whoever bursts the balloon has to do whatever’s written on the paper.
Got the idea for this here (and they have other game ideas, too).
Well, guess Mark and Angie had some pretty good ideas. Shut my mouth. Fab food is great and totally necessary, but I think there can be no games. It’s like games at a babyshower. Can’t happen. What about some frisky entertainment that transforms into some dancing.
Most importantly, you need to look great. Once upon a time in the 80’s my mother had a metal belt made of connecting gold and copper leaves. It looked like she borrowed it from Dynasty, but I wore it with a toga and it was perfect! Your hair is perfect for a laurel wreath. Mostly you need sexy lace-up sandals.
Your doing this with people he works with.
Danger Will Robinson, Danger! But, takes lots of picures, K!
Hello????? Hungover? Silent Sunday. Where’re those pictures? Was there debauchery?