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How to Organise for a Monster of a Halloween Party!

10/19/2012

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Organisation isn't just about a tidy house, is it? The annual trip out west actually started when I got hired as an assistant for a humongous Halloween party... the skills paid off, and now I help out every October!
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It begins months ahead. The hostess usually has ideas for next year’s party invitations before this year’s party is over, so work on those awesome invites when you have open time. What is this “open time,” you ask? Try getting crafty while the TV is on!

I’m not going to kid you, this party is a lot of work (and a whole lot of fun…), so if you have the resources, be sure to line up a helper!  My “employer” purchases plane tickets well in advance, so as to get the best deal. She figures the money spent on a plane ticket is well worth her peace of mind!

Before my arrival (like TWO MONTHS before), she starts to cook stuff that freezes – pumpkin soup, beef stew, pumpkin mole, cheesecakes… By starting several weeks ahead, she can just plan to cook one item for the party each weekend, and not make herself crazy. Again, if you like to watch TV, you can be cooking while watching the toob!

My part comes in a week to a week and a half before the party. Flying into Phoenix (I am not complaining!), maybe taking a day to settle in, then diving into a week’s worth of food prep!

Usually 40+ invites go out for this monster of a party, and attendance averages 40 adults, 18 kids (at the high end, 50 adults, 24 kids). Food ranges from kid-friendly to adult-friendly, as do the beverages -- 10 appetizers, a rotating cast of 4 or so entrees, 6 or so sides, and an impressive 10 desserts! Plus a variety of beverages, “spirited” (with alcohol) and “unspirited” (without), including a spooky sangria, and a “witch’s brew.”

I usually just follow the boss’s lead. I have a stack of recipes to go through, most are already arranged by day to accomplish, depending on what can be prepared ahead, and what has to be made the day before or the day of. Some cakes and cheesecakes can be made ahead of time and frozen. Fresher things like the Texas Chainslaw Massacre or shrimp ceviche, have to be made the day of or they will not hold up.

Also, parts of recipes can be pre-made, even if the recipe as a whole needs to be made day before or day of! So, for this week, I will be preparing all these delicious tidbits, and next week, I will show you our progress, lots of pictures, and let you know more about how all of this comes together! See you next week!

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Happy October! Spicy Potato Leek with Sausage Soup Recipe!

10/12/2012

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Happy Friday faithful readers! Happy October, too! This is my favourite time of year. The leaves are turning, apple cider is flowing... and we all know what October means: HALLOWEEN! Which means moxy. is taking a tour west! East coasters, try to hold down the fort without me... West coasters, look out! Your favourite monkey is headed your way!

Another busy week under my belt! We went back to the job site for a few finishing touches... ALL of that garbage is gone! The remainder of the recycling will go out next week! The garage is actually a garage again! Yay!

I went to the local Farmer's Market in the park and bought potatoes and leeks, and made potato leek with sausage soup! YUM! Harvested and canned more tomatoes... I spent a good deal of the week helping my dear friend pack up to move to Florida. She says she isn't coming back, but in my heart of hearts we know this is her home, and she will be back...

Just for a quick change of pace, I wanted to give you the soup recipe, faithful readers! I actually (for pretty much) the first time ever, made something totally from my own ideas as opposed to looking up a recipe online! I am very excited, so here it is!


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Busy Decluttering Week!

10/5/2012

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Happy Friday faithful readers! How was your week? I have to admit I jumped up and down on the bed a few times, and shone my face to the sun thinking about Pop. Bella giornata!

It has been a busy week here at moxy. central! We picked up a decluttering job in town and kicked out 44 hours worth of work in 6 days! It's good to get out of the office!


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