May has the rich promise of warm days and tantalizing nights.
The stars are bright and the very smell of the air says “New”.
Winter is a thought from the past, and Summer is a hope for the
future.
How about some great party ideas for this fabulous month of
May? Here are some suggestions:
A MERRY MAY BREAKFAST
Grapefruit Baskets, Scrambled Eggs with Green Peppers, Baked
Sausages, Panfried Pineapple slices, Sweet Rolls, Pancakes,
Maple Syrup, Crushed Strawberries, and Beverage
Table Decor: Fresh Daffodils or Brightly colored tulips in pots
A SPRING LADIES’ TEA
Assorted miniature sandwiches on croissants, Tea or Coffee,
Meringue Mushrooms, Marshmallow Baskets and Strawberry Sherbet
(Light - but very gracious)
Table Decor: Pastel flowers in clear vases with lace-trimmed
scarves
PRE MEMORIAL DAY END OF YEAR DINNER for School
Officials/Employees Creamed lobster and mushrooms on toast
points, stuffed cucumbers with chicken or tuna salad, Condiment
tray (olives, pickles, cocktail onions, tomato slices
w/mozzarella cheese), strawberry parfaits Table Decor: Plain
china plates w/rich green napkins/gold rings/and Crystal
Goblets, sprigs of fragrant lilac blooms in gold-edged vases,
and gold/white confetti around vase bases
May is an inspiration in itself and it lends itself to very
elegant and formal affairs. It is not too hot outside (for the
comfort of your guests) and yet the gentle breezes carry a
vision of June, which bursts into all those Summertime
activities we all love.
Let’s make the most of May and truly enjoy what it has to offer.
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002
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