It’s the last post of 2018!
Earlier this month I had a Christmas party!
Yes, Mr. Sauce and I decided to join forces and have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tapdanced with Danny Fucking Kaye.
OK, it wasn’t that. But it was our first co-party and it was a swinging shindig–with a theme–BALLS!
Yes, BALLS. Nothing was going to be served that wasn’t ball-shaped and/or could be put on a toothpick.
I also had queso, because every party should have queso.
And to continue the theme, some of our guests brought balls, too! Munchkins, truffles, cream puffs, and star crunches.
Balls for everyone!
A note: the Curried Meatballs were a huge hit. The Gruyere Balls were ok, but I actually had to deep-fry, so I ain’t making those again. The Celery Balls were good in theory–but the celery made the mix too wet so the cheese balls didn’t really mold well. The Black Olives were damn good. And I’d make those anytime.
If you want any of those recipes, just ask.
Shrimp Sputnik was also especially breathtaking (it is shrimp attached with toothpicks to a sphere, so it counts as a ball food).
It was 2 pounds of shrimp on a 3 pound cabbage.
It was a real show-stopper.
Literally. It was so goddamned heavy that I had to tell people to clear a path from the kitchen to the buffet table because of its size.
OH! And I also made a punch. Because I love punch. I called it Christmas Cosmopolitan
It was cranberry juice, citrus vodka, triple-sec, Seven-Up and slices of lime. It was a giant Cosmopolitan. It featured an ice ring made with my homemade cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving.
I cannot recommend making a party punch enough. Have wine, beer, and punch. You just fill it up throughout the evening and add frozen fruit to chill it and it can be served in any type of glass.
The ball theme was rather brilliant. No cutlery, plastic or otherwise. So clean up was a breeze!
Since this was a success, I plan on having another party next year. I can’t wait for Holly Ball 2019!
Happy New Year everyone. Brian Boitano, Margot and I hope that you and yours have a kick-ass 2019.
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All of this looks amazing, fantastic partying! Would it be possible to get the curried meatball and the black olives with garlic recipes, please?
Happy to see that everyone had a ball! ;) (Sorry, I'll show myself out now.)
Seriously, it looks like it was a really fun party. That punch looks amazing; thank you for the recipe. I'm still kicking myself for putting my parents' early 1960s punch set into their estate sale.
I'm especially glad that Brian is doing better. I was worried about him. Wishing you all a marvelous 2019!
Brian is doing so much better! Happy new year!
I got this post as an email but it did not show up in my Facebook feed....I want to share! Everything looks festive and delicious.
Mum
How fun!
I need the Sputnik ball! When my parents were expecting me in the fall of 1957 their friends would ask “how’s the little Sputnik?”
Love your 1972 esthetic. I lived through it, and really enjoy your blog! Best to you in 2019!
Thanks, Mary! Happy New Year to you, too!
Man, I wish I lived in Baltimore!
Wishing you and yours an awesome 2019. It's gonna be a humdinger.
Happy New Year, Jenny!!!
Cheers to another year of blogging :)
I love this! I know it's going to be an annual event. I hope you & Mr. Sauce have an awesome New Year! I hope Brian & Margot continue to be healthy & that they again kiss at midnite!
No kiss at midnight :(
Happy new year, Suzanne!