Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Fall Harvest Party Inspiration

Photo from Country Home                

Décor: 
Lots of pumpkins and apples gathered around.  Make seating out of hay covered with old quilts in fall colors. Gifts for each family—Wooden basket filled with the tastes, smells and sights of fall.  Include a mini loaf of pumpkin bread, small jar of jam, a candy apple, a mini pumpkin and a bag of potpourri. 

 

Menu:

Roasted Butternut squash and apple soup

Sandwiches:
  Sliced brie, thinly sliced caramelized red onion, salad greens with apple butter
 Sliced turkey and sliced Swiss cheese with cranberry chutney
Grilled sliced vegetables and sliced smoked Gouda cheese with white bean spread 

          Assortment of breads (pumpkin, zucchini, cranberry) with spreads and jams
            Assorted cheese and crackers served with cranberry chutney

Desserts:
  Apple pear crisp with vanilla ice cream
            Pumpkin swirl brownies
            Warm cinnamon sugar donut holes in paper cones

            Warm apple cider


Activities: 
Pumpkin painting, bean bag toss and pumpkin ring toss.  Create a photo-op for families complete with props.