I am loving the ‘Tasting Party’ collection from Pier 1 Imports. Not only are they simply chic in their design, absolutely useful and practical, they are also incredibly affordable. They fit in perfectly here at The Paris House with many of our other dishes and accessories.
We have a delicious little Thai Restaurant near our home that I called up last minute a few days ago to order a few items for lunch. A couple friends stopped by for an early ‘Happy Hour’. I whipped up Fresh delicious Pina Coladas and put out a few of these yummy tastings and we had ourselves one heck of a good happy hour.
I love the casual simplicity of the white dishes against the bare rustic antique English gateleg table. No need to embellish here. Simple, fresh, delicious and ‘artfully’ displayed.
I love spur of the moment get togethers. I always have a well stocked bar, bet you thought I was gonna say a well stocked pantry, LOL, those of you who know me, know I love my cocktails, like big time!! Seriously though, my point here is with a little thought you can have something yummy to eat and drink but more importantly you can have a fun time with your family and friends.
These coconut glasses are stored in huge bins up in our 3rd floor ‘prop room’, but they have been down in the kitchen bar all Summer long being put to good use. The straw and glass tray is so much fun, its huge and has such a great style presence when put out on the table filled with cocktails. It reminds me of my travels to Kiribati in the South Pacific. If you read my Magdalena stories you are familiar with my fascination with Christmas Island and Kiribati! The tray was purchased a few years ago at Vivre.
Later when Mr. Bunny came home we made these quick grilled eggplant pizzas with tomatoes from our garden that we topped with fontina cheese. The pizza crust is organic from Whole Foods, when I make my own dough I always use Chez Panisse recipe, It is my favorite ever.
Please visit Tablescape Thursdays for more great table setting ideas, the lovely Gollum at Foodie Friday for more delicious recipes and lenorenevermore for more ideas using tasting spoons, her blog is fabulous.
Have a delicious Day
I just saw these tasting dishes this morning and thought they were a wonderful idea! You put them to such good use. We love making our own pizza too. It always seems to taste good no matter what we top it with.
Great tasting set. I like it that they are in white, it looks good with everything. I only use white dishes because I think they really make the food the subject.
*kisses* HH
YUMMM…bunny!
you are so creative!! Now, I simply need to get those coconut bowl too~
Thank you darling for the link! You’re the best!
xo*
HI BUNNY, I LOVE YOUR TASTING SET, AND I’M ALSO A VERY FAVORITE OF CHINESE FOOD. YOURS LOOK SO GOOD…YUMMY!!! PINA COLADAS, ANOTHER FAVORITE, GREAT SUMMER DRINK, BUT TASTE GOOD IN THE WINTER TOO.
TAKE CARE, RIZZI
I want that straw and glass tray…phenomenal! I really like your whole attitude toward entertaining…party at the drop of a hat! Thank you for your kind comments for my latest post. Please, drop by often! Cherry Kay
Fabulous looking party, thanks for sharing
Hi Mommy
I love pier 1 imports and i love going there
And i love going to your blog
Yes i do
I love you
I love your blog post
XoXo
Oliver
I love when you leave me comments, when I am 125 years old I will look back and read all these sweet notes you left me and I will smile
Love you
Mommy Bunny
PS, where should we go today, How about French Town for Lunch!!! Or Denville for Seafood and Calamari, or Wegmens to the Candy Train….or……Lets decide together Cherie
Your cocktail in those adorable coconuts sound so yummy for a hot August evening!
I agree with you, I love to have casual, spur of the moment get togethers! And better yet, I would love to have a casual, spur of the moment get together with you and have these wonderful libations and taste some delicious little bites of something! Those little spoons filled with yumminess look like so much fun!
I was over at Belle Inspiration web site. I see you are a sponsor! Thank you so much! Mimi is putting together something quite special.
Blessing!
Yvonne
If there is ever a fabulous friend I miss, that friend is you, Bunny. Hope you have as beautiful a weekend as you are. Hugs and love!
Ooooh, wonderful tasting set! I really love Ur blog, Bunny!
♥
those homemade pizzas look so delicious…sometimes i think food prepared at home is the best!
xox alison
Would have love to have been there-Happy PS!
What delicious pictures! Have a great start of the new week! xx
What fun party utensils and ideas. I love fun parties with fabulous food. I have coconut cups too that I have been going to throw away a million times, because HOW DO YOU STORE THEM!! I too have mine in a box. I need to get them out and use them. They look so fun.
Great post and have a great week. I am tagging you for an award (as soon as I get it all finished and ready to post – uhg!)
Hi sweet one..everytime I come over here I want to eat!!! You are amazing. Once again you have made my heart and stomach happy!!!! Thank you. xoxoxo