Category Archives: Entertaining Ideas
Ideas to Spice Up Memorial Day Cookouts
We’re all about traditions here at Hickory Farms. After all, we’ve been an American tradition for over half a century! But we also love taking traditions and adding fresh flairs to personalize them and make them even more special. So when honoring troops with family and friends this Memorial Day, why not skip the same-old routine, and try to spice it up? A Memorial Day cookout doesn’t have to be the same every year, instead of the regular routes, try one of these creative alternatives. Instead of only relying on flags and red, white and blue dĂ©cor… Incorporate foods and dishes in your Memorial Day menu that show your patriotism. You can also honor a soldier currently overseas by serving up his or her favorite foods. Instead of sticking to only hamburgers and hotdogs… Try throwing unique foods on the grill like salad and fruit. This grilled apple salad from Southern Living looks delicious. And in case you missed it, we recently wrote a post on yummy grilled fruit desserts – be sure to check it out! Instead of an ordinary cooler… Try serving drinks in an unexpected way. We love this creative DIY watermelon cocktail keg idea! Instead of …
Uniquely Delicious Grilled Fruit Desserts
Hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, veggies and … fruit? That’s right! A delicious grilled fruit dessert can elevate a casual cookout into a chic, gourmet grill out. These desserts are not only easy and fun to make but can also be made to combine creative flavors for a uniquely fresh fruit dessert that is sure to wow family and friends – and taste buds! There are tons of yummy grilled fruit dessert recipes out there. Keep it as simple as sliced apples grilled with mint. Or, get creative (and ambitious) and try something spectacular like this apple pie breakfast stack made with grilled apple slices! One grilled apple recipe we thought sounded particularly good was this Baked Apples on the Grill recipe from Taste of Home. All you do is fill cored apples with some raisins, flaked coconut, packed brown sugar, and a little cinnamon. Then, throw them on heavy-duty foil, wrapping over the top and sealing tightly. Grill the apples, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are tender. Pears and mangoes are great with grill marks, too! We love the sound of the simple yet succulent Grilled Bartlett Pears A La Mode …
Top of the Class Graduation Party
April showers bring May flowers… and May graduates! If you are celebrating a diploma this spring, make the graduate feel special by hosting a themed graduation party. Here are some wonderful ideas for graduation party themes. Keep it Classic Cap and Gown… Take the traditional graduation garb as inspiration for creating eye-catching dĂ©cor and food displays. This theme doesn’t have to get tacky, just think chic! Show His or Her True Colors… Create a spread with school colors. With this theme, you can choose to look back or look forward by either using the colors of the school the graduate attended or the by using the colors of the next school the graduate will be starting at. Dream On… Whether the graduate is starting a new study, entering the work-world, or pursuing another ambitious goal, encourage him or her to dream big! Let the graduate’s biggest passions in life inspire a theme that’s all about following your dreams! Here are some other great entertaining and decorating ideas to celebrate the graduate in style. Hang old photos of the grad throughout the years.  Make a clever play on words like this “bright future” candy-filled light bulb or this “smart cookie” …