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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER MEL FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CA. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS!
I think Garth and Wayne (of Wayne’s World) said it best with their signature catchphrase: “Party time, excellent!!!” Despite the seasonal heat (or maybe because of it!) there are always plenty to of reasons to throw a summer party. Are you hosting a pool party? A luau? Perhaps a jazzy twinkle-lit summer soirée or a raucous block party? Whether the occasion you’re celebrating is big or small, you’re sure to throw a fabulous fête with some of our favorite party picks!
Enter a comment on this post by August 9th telling us about the snacks you like to have at parties and you’ll be entered in our Party Picks Basket giveaway. One winner will be selected at random to receive our Party Picks Basket, a $100 value, plus a $50 gift card for you to grab wine, ice cream or cheese and fruit for an easy party-pleasing tray.
Here’s what you’ll find in the basket:
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Balsamic Vinegar
- Marcona Almonds
- Raincoast Crisps (Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers)
- Water Wheel Fine Wafer Crackers
- Silver Star Tex-Mex Salsa (Flame Roasted Medium)
- Divina Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Jumbo Green Olives
- Vineyard Pantry Cabernet Roasted Garlic Mustard
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold Pressed
- 4 Piece Cheese Knife Set
- Pretzel Crisps Classic
- Back to Nature Tuscan Herb Roasted Nut Mix
- Texas Mesquite Cutting Board
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Comments
Grilled peaches wrapped in prosciutto! Yum!
07/25/2011 1:43:59 PM CDT
Looks like a great gift basket to take ti the winery!
07/25/2011 1:50:50 PM CDT
I love to have parties that have healthy bite size snacks...I usually have stuffed mushrooms with a healthy ground chicken and fat free cream cheese with Worcestershire sauce in it or i have crack dip which is can of rotel which I usually use a homegrown tomato blend and then it had ground chicken in it and then fat free cream cheese and then you dip it with whole grain chips. It is a big hit. One last big hit I have is mango salsa with spinach chips.
07/25/2011 1:51:09 PM CDT
I am a busy college student, so easy snacks on the go are a must! I love chomping on almonds, or chips. Plus I'm on a shoe string budget, so this would be an amazing boost if I won! :)
07/25/2011 1:57:44 PM CDT
Everything sounds amazing to have at a party! Everything would be enjoyed not just by me but all my closest friends! I can't pick a favorite, I can use all those things!!!
07/25/2011 1:58:09 PM CDT
I love making different "pigs" (vegan sausages) in a blanket with assorted cheeses or pesto fillings, homemade stuffed pepper poppers, fresh red pepper or sundried tomato hummus dip and sliced veggies, and a DIY cocktail bar with wine, sparkling italian sodas, and liquors. It's fun to play with flavors at parties that are a twist on a classic, and encourage guests to use their creativity (and fingers).
07/25/2011 2:24:10 PM CDT
For all causal parties, I always have to have chips and dip including homemade guac and hummus, fresh made filipino lumpia thanks to my mom, wings and mini-sandwiches. For more sophisticated entertainment, nuts, cheese, crackers, cured meats and olives always do the tricks..at least as finger foods ;)
07/25/2011 2:45:48 PM CDT
Chips and dips are always a favorite. I also love warm, seasoned ricotta cheese with fresh baked bread for dipping!
07/25/2011 2:53:11 PM CDT
We like theme parties: Mexican, Hawaiian, pj parties, etc. We always have crackers & dip, fresh veggies and lots of fruit
07/25/2011 3:02:18 PM CDT
good food, good wine, good friends makes a good party
07/25/2011 3:10:08 PM CDT
spiced nuts, frittata, shrimp cocktail...
07/25/2011 3:12:55 PM CDT
EVOO, crusty French bread with shredded Parmesan, fresh fig stuffed with goat cheese and toasted walnuts and a nice dry red wine completes my idea party.
07/25/2011 3:31:16 PM CDT
Fresh fruit! Especially in the Summer there is nothing better then a cold fresh fruit tray. A fresh baguette of french bread cut into small slices with olive oil and spices for dipping.
07/25/2011 3:33:09 PM CDT
I love different types of crackers and cheeses, especially goat cheese and fruit.
07/25/2011 3:45:48 PM CDT
I love guacamole, chips, and salsa!
07/25/2011 3:48:24 PM CDT
Chips and a fabulous artichoke dip.
07/25/2011 3:57:07 PM CDT
I love to prepare a beautiful platter of cheeses, roasted peppers, pickles or olives and cold cuts. Then usually I'll try a new recipe or something to keep it interesting!
07/25/2011 4:09:14 PM CDT
All those crackers would help me make a rather excellent wine and cheese party. Yum!
07/25/2011 4:10:18 PM CDT
Always hummus (always somebody who never tasted hummus at parties) and some mini cornbread patties along w some mini healthy brownies that r made w mini cupcakes pan. Always spread some peanut butter n put nuts on the mini brownies to make em look cuter!
07/25/2011 5:07:44 PM CDT
Always hummus (always somebody who never tasted hummus at parties) and some mini cornbread patties along w some mini healthy brownies that r made w mini cupcakes pan. Always spread some peanut butter n put nuts on the mini brownies to make em look cuter!
07/25/2011 5:07:45 PM CDT
I love to cook and serve people healthy great tasting snacks. I love summer because there's always something from the garden to serve, baked breaded zucchini chips, crackers topped with goat cheese and tomatoes, organic chips with a variety of dips, homemade hummus,and of course vegetarian 7 layer taco dip. Then fresh fruit with yogurt dip for sweet. Wine and beer.
07/25/2011 5:15:32 PM CDT
I love to have plenty of raw nuts in different varieties to keep my guests snacking healthy. I usually serve them with cheese and fresh fruit slices! yum ;-)
07/25/2011 5:19:25 PM CDT
Swing..too cheese and crackers! Swing, Swing to wine! I definitely don't start a dinner party without cheese from whole foods (Gouda is the best)! I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy..of whole foods! But at least I'm not a psycho host beast!
07/25/2011 5:26:39 PM CDT
I am in with the macron almonds, addictive!
07/25/2011 5:42:16 PM CDT
Whole Foods has the best selection of wine and healthy snacks.
07/25/2011 5:51:38 PM CDT