Having a Party???

I found two delicious recipes I used for two different parties recently. One is an appetizer and the other is a not too sweet punch(don't let the name get you..it isn't only for Mardi Gras)!!! Both are super simple to make...so if you are having a party...try them!!!

Curried Shrimp Tarts

Ingredients

1 cup chopped cooked shrimp (I used canned shrimp because they are small)

1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2-3/4 teaspoon curry powder (I used 1/2 because some people aren't found of curry taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
15 -30 mini-phyllo pastry shells
2 1/2 tablespoons jarred mango chutney

Toppings: chopped fresh chives, toasted sweetened flaked coconut

Preparation

Stir together first 6 ingredients. Spoon mixture into pastry shells. Spoon 1/2 tsp. mango chutney over each tart; sprinkle with desired toppings.

Mardi Gras Madness Punch

Ingredients:

1 (40 ounce) bottles grape juice

1 (48 ounce) cans unsweetened pineapple juice

1 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored soda

2 oranges or 2 lemons

2 limes

750 ml vodka (optional) **I didn't use due to type of party**

Directions:

Add liquids in order given.

Float slices of oranges and limes on top.

I Love Dressing Up!!!!

Halloween is just around the corner!!!  What I love best is the opportunity to dress up...become a character for the day....revert back to being a child!!!  Lol!!!  Just doesn't get any better than that!!

Over the years I've managed to find some pretty great costumes and before Halloween became politically taboo for schools, I dressed up for my students!!!  During those days I became a witch, Raggedy Ann, a unicorn, Tigger, a Gypsy, a Candy witch, Clifford the Big Red Dog, an M&M, Dorthy....you get the idea!! 

In recent years, we've been to Halloween parties for our Harley Owners Group...I even managed to get Harley Man to dress up (quite a feat I must say).  There's nothing better than being with friends who love to dress-up as much as I do!!!  Alas, this year we won't be celebrating at a Halloween party..instead we'll be joining in the "Tourpak or Treat" I mentioned in my post yesterday.  So I've been searching for just the right costume to wear while delivering those treats to young and old.  Part of dressing up means finding just the right makeup to complete the costume!!!

I stumbled upon Kandee Johnson, a professional makeup artist and I think she does an awesome job.  Wish I'd found her site some time ago!!!  So...today I wanted to share that source with you because.......Halloween is just around the corner, folks!!!!!!!!!!  What are you going to be dressing up as this Halloween????????????