tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:03:36 +0000recipesmenusparty gamesfarewell partyparty ideasfun with kidsCard Partyanniversary partybridal shower20 peopleDumplings and Spring RollsKorean partybarbequemovie nightVietnamese partybeveragescupcake partyhot and spicymango partytable settingstea party10 peopleSleepover partyafter work partyanimation moviebento partychinese dinnerchocolate partydoggie moviedoughnut partyfashion partyhotpothousewarming partylast day of schoollong time no seemovie premiere partymystery gift partyoffice partypride and prejudice partyreunionsmoothiesmoothie partysteamboattea break for 20unexpected guests50 peopleBaked potatoesBean Sprouts and TofuCut Out CookieDumplingsFried prawnsFruit ShakeHerbed lambMocha CakePotluckVietnamese Noodlesalmost vegetarianasianasian finger food partyballoon partybeefbeef stewbudgetcakecard gamecenterpiecechicken wingschocolate peanut butter cupschocolate slicecinnamon cakecoffee banana triflecreamy crab saladdoggie bone cakeentertainingfast entertainingfastest tuna dipfruit punchice cream cookiekaraoke partykonnyaku jellymango banana smoothiemango lassimango sago dessertparty favorsporkpotato saladprawn fritterspumpkin souprecipesago and gula melaka dessertsaladsalad dressingsausage pastaspring rollssprinkler gamessteamed fishstir fried french beanssundae partytea party for 4tom yumtriflevanilla-rum colavinaigretteentertaining friends is easy, doesn't matter if it's 10-50 people. The more the merrier!! The key is simplicity and enjoy the process..http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-9106799797163144592Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:04:00 +00002012-04-19T19:04:00.410+08:00korean partyparty gamesOk, this sounds a bit weird, but its quite fun. First, set aside some korean food for tasting without the guest knowing. Some examples: kimchi, spinach, seaweed, soju, rice Next , combine 2 types of food, and get them to guess what is the combination Example: kimchi+ mashed potato (from dwenjang guk), soju+seaweed, kimchi+ spinach. Variation: 3 types of foodhttp://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/04/korean-party-game-test-your-tastebuds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4617247655920331911Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:36:00 +00002012-04-04T18:36:01.009+08:00Korean partyrecipesRecipe Yield: 2-3 servings Need: 5 Handfuls of soybean sprout salt, water garlic 5 stalks of spring onions Soy sauce Sugar Sesame oil Hot pepper flakes 1. Boil a pot of water with bit of salt. When its boiling, put in the soybean sprout for about 1 min. (Make sure you don't overcook, it should not be too soft) 2.Drain the water and let the sprouts cool down. 3. Mix the sauce with the http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/04/korean-party-soybean-sprout-muchim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4099814065559462425Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:56:00 +00002012-03-15T18:56:00.240+08:00korean partyrecipesYield: 2-3 servings Need: 1 Onion 7 Anchovies (cleaned, intestines removed) 2 Tbsp Garlic 1 Potato 3 Tbsp Soybean Paste Spring onions/ green onions 1. Prepare a pot of water. Cook on high heat 2. Chop up potato, onion, garlic and add  in the pot with the anchovies. 3. Let it boil for 15 mins. Check water level, ingredients will be still covered with water, if not just add water in. 4. http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/03/korean-party-dwenjang-guk-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-7820276085076829572Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:38:00 +00002012-03-02T18:38:00.250+08:00Korean partyrecipeRecipe yield: 2 servings Need: 3 Handfuls of spinach (after cleaning) Salt Garlic Spring Onion Soy sauce Sesame oil Red Pepper powder (optional) 1.Boil a pot of water with bit of salt. When its boiling, put in the spinach  for about 1/2  min. 2. Drain the spinach, and pour cold water immediately. 3. Squeeze out the water a few times till its moist. 4. Prepare the sauce with the http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/03/korean-party-spinach-namul-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4140150181999715552Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +00002012-02-09T18:22:00.059+08:00Korean partymenusBanchans/ Side Dishes:  All of this need to be prepared in advance, and served in small bowls. However, a shortcut to this is to get all the stuff from supermarkets, if you have a bigger budget. I would suggest at least getting the kimchi  and the seaweed from the supermarkets, as it will make things easier. Kimchi Seasoned seaweed Soybean sprouts Muchim Spinach Namul Garlic Chive andhttp://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/02/korean-party-simple-party-menu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-794036899942767851Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:01:00 +00002012-02-02T18:01:00.221+08:00Korean party With all the hype of all the Korean dramas and fashion, even Korean food has become a favorite for many. That’s why having a Korean party with the focus on the food is definitely going to please people Theme: Korean Decorations: None needed, just spread out the table with all the banchans (side dishes) and that’ll be the decorations.  When I visited Korea, there were no http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/02/simple-entertaining-korean-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-6685622159992047230Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:54:00 +00002012-01-15T17:54:00.680+08:00party gamesSleepover partyThis is a game before everybody goes to bed, and its pretty interesting as it helps everybody know more about each other too. What you need: Paper and pens Coloured socks for all. Eg: A red sock for each Round 1: Ask a question and ask everybody to write it down and show immediately. Examples: What fruit that is red in colour comes to your mind right now? What is the first adjective that http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/01/sleepover-slumber-party-games-do-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-8491913777849185775Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:59:00 +00002012-01-03T23:58:26.743+08:00Sleepover party Uh-oh, sounds like trouble when you have people all over the house!!  Actually, with enough activities, you can really have fun and minimize the trouble. Preparation: Select a big space, and place a long table at the side for food.   Keep all the mattresses aside, while all the activities are on.  Later, after a sweep, lay down the mattresses.  Get your guests to http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2012/01/simple-entertaining-sleepover-slumber.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4809945056673882746Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:02:00 +00002012-01-03T23:58:37.609+08:00long time no seeparty gamesreunion This is quite hilarious, and sounds like a zoo!! Very fun! Prepare cards with different animals. Each animal should have 2 cards. Each guest will receive a card with an animal. Then, explain that the guests should make sounds of the animals when the game starts, and then find the other matching pair. Suggestions: Dogs, donkeys, roosters, tigers, elephants, bees, goats Variation: To http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/12/long-time-no-see-reunion-party-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-6137927580677146014Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:34:00 +00002012-01-03T23:58:51.868+08:00long time no seereunionIt’s nice to catch up with friends you haven’t seen for ages, but when there’s a sizable group to catch up with, why not have a mini party for all? It’s a nice treat for everyone. Preparation: There will be lots of chit-chatting, so, make sure there are enough seats for everyone, and enough space for people to walk around mingling around. The best solution is still to have a simple buffet tablehttp://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/12/simple-entertaining-long-time-no-see.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-6037168280271513308Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:06:00 +00002011-11-15T03:06:00.849+08:00housewarming partymenus Since a new house is only slowly getting stocked, coupled with the fact we are busy giving attention to the guests, we can keep it simple with the decor and meal. After all, guests are here to see the house and walk around chatting. Set up a table for food and drinks, and use paper plates and cutlery to save time on cleaning. Candles set the mood for a housewarming party, so maybe a centerpiecehttp://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/11/simple-entertaining-housewarming-party_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-5821405880888711419Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:55:00 +00002011-11-01T02:55:00.387+08:00housewarming partyHow to make a housewarming party interesting? It's quite boring just to have someone bring along a plate, and sit down and eat.. and of course one wants to show off the new house a bit after all the effort put in. :0) Theme: Treasure Hunt This unfortunately require quite a lot of preparation. But, it's quite fun for the guests. You need a treasure map, which is essentially a floor plan of your http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/11/simple-entertaining-housewarming-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-3527112647920837417Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:42:00 +00002012-01-04T00:00:38.174+08:00doughnut partyparty games This is a very common game with kids, but i think that adults enjoy it too. It's very funny when you see people going for the doughnuts. Tie a rope between two poles. This rope has to be higher than the height of the participants. Then tie strings from the rope, some longer and some shorter. Have players start on the count of three. And then, with hands behind their back, they have to http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/10/doughnut-party-game-doughnuts-on-string.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4357628758354606656Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:13:00 +00002012-01-03T23:58:59.090+08:00doughnut party I love doughnuts, and I thought why not have a doughnut party!! Preparation: Have each of the guests bring a different type of doughnut. To make it a bit special, make or buy doughnut drops, and put out some sauces For example, caramel sauce, strawberry sauce etc. Add another plate of powdered sugar or chocolate sprinkles and the guests will be able to create their own doughnut. http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/10/simple-entertaining-doughnut-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-5220068337678450090Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:57:00 +00002011-09-30T06:57:00.835+08:00anniversary partyparty gamesPreparation: Box filled with questions either prepared by yourself or ask guests to contribute. There's 2 parts to this game: 1st part is for the couple. The guests picks a question from a box, and ask the couple to write down their answers on the paper, to see whether their answer matches each other. Example of questions: 1)On your first date, who paid for the meal? 2)What is your husband's http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/09/happy-10th-anniversary-party-game-how.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4167327733431462766Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:50:00 +00002011-09-15T00:50:00.277+08:00anniversary partymenusMenu: 10 items (To be laid out) Actually, it can be anything really, but as we are thinking of quantities of 10, we've to make sure it's easy to make and or easily bought. So , here it is: 10 Sandwiches10 Kebab sticks 10 Chicken Wings 10 Mini trifles 10 Ferrero Rochers 10 chocolate cream biscuits 10 custard tarts/ egg tarts10 pieces of watermelon10 glasses of Wine Last but not least, Number http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/09/simple-entertaining-happy-10th_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4446062099145394947Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:47:00 +00002011-09-01T11:47:00.555+08:00anniversary partyI find that there are so many anniversary ideas around, but to find one that’s inexpensive and easy to do is pretty hard. Anyway, since it’s the 10th anniversary, the easiest theme will be THE NUMBER 10!! Our theme: The number 10 Preparation: Invite 10 people to the party, so there will be table settings of 10. Centerpiece: A simple one with flowers and 10 candles. (pic credits weddinggirl.cahttp://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2011/09/simple-entertaining-happy-10th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-7066648118488655617Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +00002010-03-24T20:55:00.539+08:00chocolate partyparty gamesNeed:DiceForkKnifeMittenschocolate barGet Person No 1 to roll dice. Once he gets doubles, he puts on the mittens, and starts cutting the chocolate into squares (must be square by square). He gets to eat one square at a time.While Person No 1 does the above, Person No 2 continues to roll the dice till he gets doubles. nce he gets doubles, he yells STOP, and takes over the chocolate, till another http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/02/chocolate-party-games-do-you-want-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-4811796061083109036Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:09:00 +00002010-03-10T20:09:00.087+08:00chocolate partyChocolate!!! So many of us are crazy about chocolate, and go into whoops of delight when we see an array of chocolate. The challenge is to host a party with a budget (coz' all of us know how much good quality chocolates cost!! )Depending on number of people, you can opt for either a sit down or buffet affair.Centerpiece:I would suggest either one big chocolate fountain (for a big event) or a few http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/03/simple-entertaining-chocolate-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-7856014013512186497Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:38:00 +00002010-02-24T19:38:00.176+08:00karaoke partyThis is a very simple party, and requires minimal effort. As the title suggests, the focal point of the party is the karaoke. I have a machine which has a scoring system at the end, so, after a song is sang, the points are announced. It's lots of fun!! What you need:Karaoke machineGood audio systemsMicrophoneLots of songs cdsDecorations:No, we can't possibly have a disco ball for just one night. http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/02/simple-entertaining-karaoke-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-2880585208017011869Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:32:00 +00002012-01-04T00:00:07.127+08:00mystery gift partyparty gamesPreparation for this game involves both the guests and the host. The guests are to bring a wrapped gift each ( host can set the criteria if they want to- eg: below $10) The host should also buy some really cheap and some expensive presents, weird ones or funny ones will make the party even more enjoyable. Let's start the party!! -Put all the presents in the middle. Get all the guests to sit http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/02/mystery-gift-party-mystery-gift-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-8449042904237217489Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:57:00 +00002012-01-03T23:59:52.310+08:00mystery gift partyThis is a feel good and a very HAPPY party. Everyone gets gifts and have fun throughout the party. Preparation: When inviting the guests, get all of the guests to buy a present, wrap it and bring it to the party. When the guests arrive, put all the gifts aside, and briefly mention that they are not suppose to divulge their gift. Centerpiece:    1) Big gift box with a http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/02/simple-entertaining-mystery-gift-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-5777833757860649394Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:22:00 +00002012-01-03T23:59:25.877+08:00party gamespride and prejudice partyThis is a simple game halfway through the 10hour long miniseries. Preparation: Write down famous quotes from the miniseries, and then fold it up and put it in a lace hat. How: Get everybody to pick one, and get all to guess the person who said it. Some famous quotes: Some in the first half of the miniseries: Well, well, good, good! Capital, capital- William Lucas Not that I am afraid of http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/01/pride-and-prejudice-party-are-you-darcy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-6380390030922443418Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:07:00 +00002012-01-03T23:59:08.636+08:00movie nightpride and prejudice partyAlmost every girl/woman loves Pride and Prejudice. Mr Darcy seems to have a very powerful effect, i guess he's in every way a gentleman in the end. So, a pride and prejudice party is a perfect party for the girls night in... What you need: The BBC version of Pride and Prejudice (10 Hours ) Decor: Although Mr Bennet says "no lace please", it's ok as it's a girls night in. A table with http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2010/01/simple-entertaining-girls-night-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875340604570505482.post-2807828651432698263Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:28:00 +00002012-01-03T23:59:17.741+08:00bridal showerparty gamesEverybody has different opinions on what bride should wear. So, this is the chance to show her your ideas. How: Divide everybody up into pairs or teams. Give each team 5-6 pieces of newspapers and clothes pegs. Start the game, and give a time limit. Extra points: If they manage to make accessories like bangles, necklaces etc... (announce this if possible) Creating memories: Take pictures http://partyplanningmenus.blogspot.com/2009/12/bridal-shower-game-design-bridal-gown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0