holiday tips Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:27:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Plan What Alcohol to Buy for a Party https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-plan-what-alcohol-to-buy-for-a-party/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:49:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18378 The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us have already got plans to host our own seasonal soirées in the works. Beyond the basics like food and decorations, one of the most important aspects to consider when planning a party is how much alcohol to buy. Finding the right balance can be tricky, but […]

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]]> The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us have already got plans to host our own seasonal soirées in the works. Beyond the basics like food and decorations, one of the most important aspects to consider when planning a party is how much alcohol to buy. Finding the right balance can be tricky, but with the right knowledge and a little preparation, you can estimate your needs accurately and host a fabulous party that your guests will remember for years to come. 

Guest Count

To figure out the approximate amount of alcohol you’ll need, start by counting the number of confirmed guests. For cocktails and beer, a general rule of thumb is one drink per guest per hour. Wine and spirits, however, tend to be consumed a bit more slowly, so for these, you can calculate around 1.5 to 2 drinks per person per hour.

Variety Matters

Beyond making sure you’ve got enough alcohol in general, it’s a good idea to offer a variety of drinks that will cater to everyone’s preferences. Include a mix of beer, wine, and spirits, and consider making a specialty cocktail for a seasonal touch. Tailor your choices based on what you know about your crowd–wine enthusiasts will likely appreciate more wine options, for example.

Keep It Personal

As important as it is to understand your guests’ preferences, even more important is to be aware of any specific dietary requirements and provide different options accordingly. Have non-alcoholic beverages like sparkling water and sodas on-hand, and consider making a seasonal mocktail if your menu and budget allow. Many types of alcohol also contain gluten, which is a common allergen, so you may want to make sure that some of your offerings are gluten-free.

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]]> Your Cornbread Won’t Go Dry This Holiday Season If You Follow These Tips https://falafelandcaviar.com/your-cornbread-wont-go-dry-this-holiday-season-if-you-follow-these-tips/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:49:21 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12596 There’s nothing like cornbread over the holiday season, whether you’re serving it at Thanksgiving or just make a big pot of chili with some on the side. But, there’s nothing worse than pulling it out of the oven and finding it to be dry as a bone. To avoid that, follow these three recipe tips […]

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]]> There’s nothing like cornbread over the holiday season, whether you’re serving it at Thanksgiving or just make a big pot of chili with some on the side.

But, there’s nothing worse than pulling it out of the oven and finding it to be dry as a bone. To avoid that, follow these three recipe tips and you’ll never have to worry about dry cornbread this holiday season.

Buttermilk

Whether your recipe calls for milk or water, ditch them both and only go for buttermilk. This will give you the moisture you’re looking for as well as a higher fat content to keep your cornbread tasting delicious.

Sour Cream

Even just half a cup of sour cream added to your wet ingredients can totally combat dryness in your cornbread. Though your recipe might not say to add it, you don’t need to worry about substituting anything with it, just go ahead and add it in!

Corn

If you really want to guarantee moistness, trade in some or all of the corn in your recipe from creamed corn. The creaminess from the corn will build on the moisture in the cornbread, so you will come out with a super lovely a moist end product.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> holiday tips Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:27:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Plan What Alcohol to Buy for a Party https://falafelandcaviar.com/how-to-plan-what-alcohol-to-buy-for-a-party/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:49:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18378 The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us have already got plans to host our own seasonal soirées in the works. Beyond the basics like food and decorations, one of the most important aspects to consider when planning a party is how much alcohol to buy. Finding the right balance can be tricky, but […]

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]]> The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us have already got plans to host our own seasonal soirées in the works. Beyond the basics like food and decorations, one of the most important aspects to consider when planning a party is how much alcohol to buy. Finding the right balance can be tricky, but with the right knowledge and a little preparation, you can estimate your needs accurately and host a fabulous party that your guests will remember for years to come. 

Guest Count

To figure out the approximate amount of alcohol you’ll need, start by counting the number of confirmed guests. For cocktails and beer, a general rule of thumb is one drink per guest per hour. Wine and spirits, however, tend to be consumed a bit more slowly, so for these, you can calculate around 1.5 to 2 drinks per person per hour.

Variety Matters

Beyond making sure you’ve got enough alcohol in general, it’s a good idea to offer a variety of drinks that will cater to everyone’s preferences. Include a mix of beer, wine, and spirits, and consider making a specialty cocktail for a seasonal touch. Tailor your choices based on what you know about your crowd–wine enthusiasts will likely appreciate more wine options, for example.

Keep It Personal

As important as it is to understand your guests’ preferences, even more important is to be aware of any specific dietary requirements and provide different options accordingly. Have non-alcoholic beverages like sparkling water and sodas on-hand, and consider making a seasonal mocktail if your menu and budget allow. Many types of alcohol also contain gluten, which is a common allergen, so you may want to make sure that some of your offerings are gluten-free.

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]]> Your Cornbread Won’t Go Dry This Holiday Season If You Follow These Tips https://falafelandcaviar.com/your-cornbread-wont-go-dry-this-holiday-season-if-you-follow-these-tips/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:49:21 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12596 There’s nothing like cornbread over the holiday season, whether you’re serving it at Thanksgiving or just make a big pot of chili with some on the side. But, there’s nothing worse than pulling it out of the oven and finding it to be dry as a bone. To avoid that, follow these three recipe tips […]

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]]> There’s nothing like cornbread over the holiday season, whether you’re serving it at Thanksgiving or just make a big pot of chili with some on the side.

But, there’s nothing worse than pulling it out of the oven and finding it to be dry as a bone. To avoid that, follow these three recipe tips and you’ll never have to worry about dry cornbread this holiday season.

Buttermilk

Whether your recipe calls for milk or water, ditch them both and only go for buttermilk. This will give you the moisture you’re looking for as well as a higher fat content to keep your cornbread tasting delicious.

Sour Cream

Even just half a cup of sour cream added to your wet ingredients can totally combat dryness in your cornbread. Though your recipe might not say to add it, you don’t need to worry about substituting anything with it, just go ahead and add it in!

Corn

If you really want to guarantee moistness, trade in some or all of the corn in your recipe from creamed corn. The creaminess from the corn will build on the moisture in the cornbread, so you will come out with a super lovely a moist end product.

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