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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER MEL FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CA. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS!
I think Garth and Wayne (of Wayne’s World) said it best with their signature catchphrase: “Party time, excellent!!!” Despite the seasonal heat (or maybe because of it!) there are always plenty to of reasons to throw a summer party. Are you hosting a pool party? A luau? Perhaps a jazzy twinkle-lit summer soirée or a raucous block party? Whether the occasion you’re celebrating is big or small, you’re sure to throw a fabulous fête with some of our favorite party picks!
Enter a comment on this post by August 9th telling us about the snacks you like to have at parties and you’ll be entered in our Party Picks Basket giveaway. One winner will be selected at random to receive our Party Picks Basket, a $100 value, plus a $50 gift card for you to grab wine, ice cream or cheese and fruit for an easy party-pleasing tray.
Here’s what you’ll find in the basket:
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Balsamic Vinegar
- Marcona Almonds
- Raincoast Crisps (Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers)
- Water Wheel Fine Wafer Crackers
- Silver Star Tex-Mex Salsa (Flame Roasted Medium)
- Divina Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Jumbo Green Olives
- Vineyard Pantry Cabernet Roasted Garlic Mustard
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressed
- 4 Piece Cheese Knife Set
- Pretzel Crisps Classic
- Back to Nature Tuscan Herb Roasted Nut Mix
- Texas Mesquite Cutting Board
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I put a slice of mozzarella, a slice of tomato and then top it with a basil leaf from the garden. Then drizzle with an olive oil/balsamic vinegar & garlic mix. Yummy!
07/28/2011 6:00:24 AM CDT
Tsaziki is always a hit at parties! Its a greek yogurt dip made with garlic adn cucumber. It taste good with chips, bita bread, crackers..just about anything!!!!!!!!!
07/28/2011 6:02:12 AM CDT
We keep it simple with homemade pico de gallo, guacamole and a variety chips and vegetables.
07/28/2011 6:09:20 AM CDT
Homemade White Bean Dip with Homemade Warm Pita Crisps and Panini Bites with Brie and Chocolate Hazelnut spread with Basil on Soudough Bread.
07/28/2011 9:31:58 AM CDT
I have a fantastic feta, dill, and roasted bell pepper dip that I like to serve with veggies or crackers. For my vegetarian friends, I like to do a platter of olives, dolmas, and other goodies from the Whole Foods olive bar!
07/28/2011 9:46:41 AM CDT
Tomato slices with mozzerlla cheese sprinkled with balsamic vinegar. Oh yeah with olives and wine!
07/28/2011 2:21:41 PM CDT
I always have fire roasted peppers, cornichons, and some sort of cured meat or fish on hand. All this paired with crackers and a bottle of wine makes for a great impromptu get together.
07/28/2011 2:25:13 PM CDT
wine, cheese,crackers, fresh bread, oils, fresh fruits
07/28/2011 1:56:24 PM CDT
Parties at our place: my boyfriend's amazingly garlicky homemade hummus, served with toasted pita triangles for bread lovers and veggies for the gluten-free or calorie-conscious among us, and always with good-quality Kalamata olives as garnish. YUM!
Parties elsewhere: Sometimes the same hummus (it's often requested - way to go, boyfriend!) or a nice big bowl of fresh seasonal fruit. Who can resist berries and melon?
07/28/2011 11:33:44 AM CDT
My family LOVES a POPCORN BAR! It's soooo easy and everyone loves it, including the kiddos! Just pop LOTS of popcorn and display in colorful fun containers (even the inexpensive plastic kind make a striking display perfect for summer)and serve the following toppings aside the popcorn. Warning: popcorn fights usually break out at some point when this is served :-)
■Salt
■Pepper
■Garlic Salt/powder
■Flavored butter shakers
■Chili powder
■Cocoa powder
■Dill
■Oregano
■Nutmeg
■Sugar (brown or white)
07/28/2011 11:28:54 AM CDT
I like to serve tortilla chips and salsa, hummus and pita, veggie tray, pretzels (wheat and gluten-free varieties), relish tray, Pirate's Veggie Booty, guacamole, fresh fruits, water, pop, juices and beer.
07/28/2011 11:49:34 AM CDT
Hmm. Best snacks? Gotta be heirloom tomato slices covered with mustard-balsamic vinaigrette, good ol' fresh mozzarella and chopped basil! On a baguette chip, if you absolutely have to have something you can carry around with you... fresh and sweet and creamy and salty. Mmm.
07/28/2011 10:54:37 AM CDT
semi-healthy crunchy finger food and ice cold h20 or 365 soda over ice!
07/28/2011 10:51:15 AM CDT
your organic veggies make great homeade salsa! paring this w/your organic blue or yellow corn chips is wonderful!!!mmm!
07/28/2011 11:23:56 AM CDT
Cheese and Crackers
Our Whole Foods carries a great Cheese tray all sliced and ready to go and some really yummy crackers - Can invite work friends to the grandkids and it all disappears!
07/28/2011 12:47:01 PM CDT
I like to serve goat cheese and fig spread with crackers or crostini, YUM!
07/28/2011 1:44:59 PM CDT
A fresh fruit tray and a veggie tray with homemade hummus and an excellent light wine.
07/28/2011 1:50:07 PM CDT
Party time means great friends and great food. And what better way to party than grilling.
07/28/2011 4:22:57 PM CDT
We love hummus and pita chips and a Texas Caviar with blue tortilla chips.
07/28/2011 4:09:04 PM CDT
I like to have salsa & guacamole with chips. Also, buffalo dip or hummus with pita chips.
07/28/2011 4:20:34 PM CDT
I like to have a cheese and cracker tray with fresh grapes and strawberries to garnish.
07/28/2011 4:54:08 PM CDT
Homemade pita chips
07/28/2011 5:58:20 PM CDT
So ready with:
Avocado anything
Hummus
Pita and other chips
Cut up Veggies (of course)
Sandwiches ..you name it
Creative dips
When do we eat?
07/28/2011 6:03:58 PM CDT
A party must is olives; black, green, kalamata, stuffed any way you like'em!
07/28/2011 6:13:56 PM CDT
Home made mini pizzas, made with organic cilantro home made pesto sauce (a different twist to regular pesto sauce) sliced portabello mushrooms, sundried tomatoes n f
Low fat fetta cheese ( yum)
07/29/2011 10:47:04 AM CDT