Mardi Gras Theme ?

BusyBeeCyndi · 03-17-2006, 10:13 AM

Well it looks like I will have a pretty large fundraiser show to do on May 3rd that will involve a Mardi Gras theme. The host is doing the planning now and wants to have a martini bar, whiskey sour, etc.

So I think these folks will be tanked an hour before I come and do a show. So what recipe ideas do you folks have for this type theme?

Help

--Cyndi

reesefamily5 · 03-17-2006, 02:39 PM

I would stick with appetizers. Especially if they are going to be drinking. Lots of people don't stop drinking to eat a "meal" but will more likely grab something to snack on like an appetizers.

You could look at it this way too. If they will be tanked they will be more likely to spend more money.

misericorde · 03-17-2006, 06:26 PM

Definitely do a King Cake! When my mom was a consultant in New Orleans, Mardi Gras PC parties were all the rage, and the King Cake was the center of attention.

pcbrandy · 03-18-2006, 01:14 AM

This is one of my families favorites. I've never had a Mardi Gras Show yet.
Good luck on your show.
Brandy

BusyBeeCyndi · 03-18-2006, 09:33 AM

What's a King cake?

I think i will try doing appetizers too. i just have a feeling i will be standing up and talking to myself for the evening.

03-18-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by reesefamily5

I would stick with appetizers. Especially if they are going to be drinking. Lots of people don't stop drinking to eat a "meal" but will more likely grab something to snack on like an appetizers.

You could look at it this way too. If they will be tanked they will be more likely to spend more money.

Actually, that can backfire! One of my favorite shows involved a big crowd of Pampered Chef virgins and a copious amount of sangria and other alcohol. I stayed sober... but the crowd was getting more and more tipsy. By the time it was order time, they had pretty much lost focus. It was one of my lower totals in sales, even though there were about 12 guests. I did, however, manage to book 3 parties! They had a ball!

Love+
Rachel

BethCooks4U · 03-18-2006, 09:51 AM

I would suggest trying to be there before the drinking begins. Do your demo and include the wine bottle opener. Let the host serve what she likes for beverages and do your door prize drawing and take orders before anyone starts getting too much beverage.

This kind of show definitely needs the follow up - make MAC calls the next day. Remind them of how much fun they had, the recipes and products used, ask them if they want to add to their orders or book their own shows.

misericorde · 03-18-2006, 10:04 AM

Wikipedia: King Cake

The easiest way to make this is with crescent roll dough and a cream cheese-based filling. Here's a good example. I've used lemon curd with great results. The hidden baby gives you the chance to give away a free party, shipping, discount, or whatever else you like to give out.

Laura1293 · 03-18-2006, 10:15 AM

Pc Brandy can I please have your recipes for Spinach & Crab Appetizer Squares? I am trying to find a yummy appetizer for my moms show at the end of the month. This sounds perfect!! Thanks Laura

BethCooks4U · 03-18-2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misericorde

Wikipedia: King Cake

The easiest way to make this is with crescent roll dough and a cream cheese-based filling. Here's a good example. I've used lemon curd with great results. The hidden baby gives you the chance to give away a free party, shipping, discount, or whatever else you like to give out.

Thanks for the link for the recipe! I will definitely use that!!

misericorde · 03-18-2006, 11:29 AM

Beth, you can also do this as a wreath, which is how I learned it. Just make sure you cover as much filling as you can. It increases the potential for a mess if it leaks out too much, but it looks fancy and is still easy.

BethCooks4U · 03-18-2006, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misericorde

Beth, you can also do this as a wreath, which is how I learned it. Just make sure you cover as much filling as you can. It increases the potential for a mess if it leaks out too much, but it looks fancy and is still easy.

Great idea! Thanks!

Actually I have made a very similar recipe using the deep dish pie pan and 2 rolls of crescent rolls (top and bottom crust) but I never thought of doing it in a ring or wreath or using it as the base of a king cake.

pcbrandy · 03-18-2006, 12:54 PM

Here you go Laura1293. I hope you and your mom like them.
Brandy

Laura1293 · 03-18-2006, 04:44 PM

Thank you Brandy!

pcbrandy · 03-19-2006, 12:26 AM

Your very welcome Laura.
Brandy

03-17-2006, 10:13 AM	#1
BusyBeeCyndi Location: Maryland Posts: 6 Best Show: 1500 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Mardi Gras Theme ? Well it looks like I will have a pretty large fundraiser show to do on May 3rd that will involve a Mardi Gras theme. The host is doing the planning now and wants to have a martini bar, whiskey sour, etc. So I think these folks will be tanked an hour before I come and do a show. So what recipe ideas do you folks have for this type theme? Help --Cyndi

03-18-2006, 01:14 AM	#4
pcbrandy Location: Fairmont, West Virginia Posts: 81 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Spinach & Crab Appetizer Squares This is one of my families favorites. I've never had a Mardi Gras Show yet. Good luck on your show. Brandy

03-18-2006, 04:44 PM	#14
Laura1293 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 37 Best Show: 1115.0 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Thank you Thank you Brandy!

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03-17-2006, 02:39 PM	#2
reesefamily5 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 195 Best Show: $1,223 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	I would stick with appetizers. Especially if they are going to be drinking. Lots of people don't stop drinking to eat a "meal" but will more likely grab something to snack on like an appetizers. You could look at it this way too. If they will be tanked they will be more likely to spend more money.

03-17-2006, 06:26 PM	#3
misericorde Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 13 Best Show: 833 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Definitely do a King Cake! When my mom was a consultant in New Orleans, Mardi Gras PC parties were all the rage, and the King Cake was the center of attention.

03-18-2006, 09:33 AM	#5
BusyBeeCyndi Location: Maryland Posts: 6 Best Show: 1500 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	What's a King cake? I think i will try doing appetizers too. i just have a feeling i will be standing up and talking to myself for the evening.

03-18-2006, 09:51 AM	#7
BethCooks4U Location: NC Posts: 9,187 Best Show: 1300 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 525+	I would suggest trying to be there before the drinking begins. Do your demo and include the wine bottle opener. Let the host serve what she likes for beverages and do your door prize drawing and take orders before anyone starts getting too much beverage. This kind of show definitely needs the follow up - make MAC calls the next day. Remind them of how much fun they had, the recipes and products used, ask them if they want to add to their orders or book their own shows.

03-18-2006, 10:04 AM	#8
misericorde Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 13 Best Show: 833 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Wikipedia: King Cake The easiest way to make this is with crescent roll dough and a cream cheese-based filling. Here's a good example. I've used lemon curd with great results. The hidden baby gives you the chance to give away a free party, shipping, discount, or whatever else you like to give out.

03-18-2006, 10:15 AM	#9
Laura1293 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 37 Best Show: 1115.0 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Pc Brandy can I please have your recipes for Spinach & Crab Appetizer Squares? I am trying to find a yummy appetizer for my moms show at the end of the month. This sounds perfect!! Thanks Laura

03-18-2006, 11:29 AM	#11
misericorde Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 13 Best Show: 833 Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Beth, you can also do this as a wreath, which is how I learned it. Just make sure you cover as much filling as you can. It increases the potential for a mess if it leaks out too much, but it looks fancy and is still easy.

03-19-2006, 12:26 AM	#15
pcbrandy Location: Fairmont, West Virginia Posts: 81 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows:	Your very welcome Laura. Brandy