Housewarming Party on the Cheap
Last night I threw a housewarming party for 60, and managed not to spend a fortune or be completely stressed. The trick? I cut out the middle man as much as I could. For instance, I went to a big-box store for frozen apps-at $.30 each instead of $.75 each, it was definitely cheaper than the supermarket. I couldn't find our Big Bite Taste Test: Frozen Appetizers winners, but I picked up pigs in a blanket and mini spinach pies, so there was a choice for carnivores AND veggies.
I also stopped by our town's pizza place since I knew they make pizza bites, which are great for a crowd, and bought other neighborhood nibbles like empanadas. I wanted to have some homemade food too, so a few days ahead of time I made Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies and Monkey Bread Minis, which kept nicely in the fridge till the party. Finally, I went to our local brewery and picked up beer by the growler. (every day diane had no idea what that was, so I'll explain: It's kind of a really, really big pitcher.) Everyone had a good time-now I just have to finish unpacking!
By Cameron Curtis, RachaelRaymag.com Assistant Editor
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