What a fun day!
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What a fun day!
My daughter recently graduated from college, so I threw a graduation party in her honor. I decided to keep it fun and simple so I could spend more time socializing with my family and friends and less time in the kitchen.
The theme of this weekend's party was "You CAN teach an old dog a new trick." So what does that mean? Well, it means I threw a hot dog party. I decided it might be fun (and inexpensive) to come up with some really creative toppings and let folks experiment. I let my guests choose from:
The All-American Dog
Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions
The Enchilada Dog
Nacho cheese sauce, spicy black bean salsa, and Fritos
The Goin' Green Dog
Guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
The Windy City Dog
Diced onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes
The Texas Hot Dog
Spicy chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and onions
The Mediterranean Dog
Sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese
The Corny Island Dog
Corn, chopped red peppers, and crumbled bacon
The Italian Stallion
Italian sausages with carmelized onions, red, and green peppers
People not only tried my suggested combinations (the enchilada and goin' green dogs were the most popular), but they came up with some pretty creative toppings from the mix I offered on their own. Side dishes included baked beans with hot sausage, macaroni salad, and deviled eggs. Dessert consisted of four varieties of ice cream and rasperry swirled cheesecakefrom the Cheesecake Factory.
I used paper plates and napkins and disposable cups and utensils, so clean up was a breeze.
One of the best things about recovery is that now that I keep the focus on myself, my life is simplier, happier, and my creative side is free to sing.
And oh yes, the hot dog party was a huge hit. Red hots, get yer red hots! Life is good. Recovery is good. Hot dogs are good.
The theme of this weekend's party was "You CAN teach an old dog a new trick." So what does that mean? Well, it means I threw a hot dog party. I decided it might be fun (and inexpensive) to come up with some really creative toppings and let folks experiment. I let my guests choose from:
The All-American Dog
Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions
The Enchilada Dog
Nacho cheese sauce, spicy black bean salsa, and Fritos
The Goin' Green Dog
Guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
The Windy City Dog
Diced onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes
The Texas Hot Dog
Spicy chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and onions
The Mediterranean Dog
Sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese
The Corny Island Dog
Corn, chopped red peppers, and crumbled bacon
The Italian Stallion
Italian sausages with carmelized onions, red, and green peppers
People not only tried my suggested combinations (the enchilada and goin' green dogs were the most popular), but they came up with some pretty creative toppings from the mix I offered on their own. Side dishes included baked beans with hot sausage, macaroni salad, and deviled eggs. Dessert consisted of four varieties of ice cream and rasperry swirled cheesecakefrom the Cheesecake Factory.
I used paper plates and napkins and disposable cups and utensils, so clean up was a breeze.
One of the best things about recovery is that now that I keep the focus on myself, my life is simplier, happier, and my creative side is free to sing.
And oh yes, the hot dog party was a huge hit. Red hots, get yer red hots! Life is good. Recovery is good. Hot dogs are good.
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Thanks guys! I am a proud mama. My daughter got her degree in computer science. She started her first job a week before graduation. She works just four miles away from me, so we've been commuting together. I get to spend quality time with my daughter and we get to save some money on gas (it's a 110-mile RT commute).
I've been trying to learn how to appreciate Rock and Roll and she's been trying to learn how to appreciate Easy Listening music. As a compromise, we've also been listening to books on tape. But she likes SciFi and I like mysteries....
I've been trying to learn how to appreciate Rock and Roll and she's been trying to learn how to appreciate Easy Listening music. As a compromise, we've also been listening to books on tape. But she likes SciFi and I like mysteries....
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Originally Posted by FormerDoormat 
You know, I haven't had a date in quite a while now. You don't suppose there's a subliminal reason that the focus of my party was wieners, do you? Naw, couldn't be....
Tooooooooo funny!
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Originally Posted by FormerDoormat
You know, I haven't had a date in quite a while now. You don't suppose there's a subliminal reason that the focus of my party was wieners, do you? Naw, couldn't be....
Haha!! Thanks FD! I needed to laugh! You're too funny!!!!
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You need to put a spew warning out there before posting something like that !!!!
I never thought of some of those toppings on a hotdog before! I'd be a green dog all the way! yum!
Congratuations to your daughter. That's an achievement to be proud of!
gentle hugs
I never thought of some of those toppings on a hotdog before! I'd be a green dog all the way! yum!
Congratuations to your daughter. That's an achievement to be proud of!
gentle hugs
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Sounds like a great day! What a great idea for a party! I love hot dogs, my daughter and I picked up one when we were out together this weekend shopping and checking out our Maritime museum in Liverpool. I had mustard, fried onion, barbecue sauce and ketchup on mine, but I love the idea of the enchillada dog! Sweet chilli sauce on hot dogs is also really yummy!
Congrats to your daughter FD!
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Congrats to your daughter FD!
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Originally Posted by FormerDoormat
You know, I haven't had a date in quite a while now. You don't suppose there's a subliminal reason that the focus of my party was wieners, do you? Naw, couldn't be....
Congrats to your daughter! What an exciting time for her. And you. THat is so cool that you commute together.
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:rof FD "Focus of the party" could be!
Now this is just an awesome idea! Love it!
Cheesecake factory!
I better come up with a longer route for Bernadettes walk! (Cheesecake factory is only 15 minutes from me)
Congrats to your daughter! Awesome Mom you are FD!
Now this is just an awesome idea! Love it!
Cheesecake factory! I better come up with a longer route for Bernadettes walk! (Cheesecake factory is only 15 minutes from me)
Congrats to your daughter! Awesome Mom you are FD!
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Originally Posted by Rella927
Cheesecake factory! ...Cheesecake factory is only 15 minutes from me...
Lily xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Originally Posted by FormerDoormat
The All-American Dog
Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions
The Enchilada Dog
Nacho cheese sauce, spicy black bean salsa, and Fritos
The Goin' Green Dog
Guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
The Windy City Dog
Diced onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes
The Texas Hot Dog
Spicy chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and onions
The Mediterranean Dog
Sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese
The Corny Island Dog
Corn, chopped red peppers, and crumbled bacon
The Italian Stallion
Italian sausages with carmelized onions, red, and green peppers
Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions
The Enchilada Dog
Nacho cheese sauce, spicy black bean salsa, and Fritos
The Goin' Green Dog
Guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
The Windy City Dog
Diced onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes
The Texas Hot Dog
Spicy chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and onions
The Mediterranean Dog
Sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese
The Corny Island Dog
Corn, chopped red peppers, and crumbled bacon
The Italian Stallion
Italian sausages with carmelized onions, red, and green peppers
Sounds yummy FD, what a great way to enjoy life in recovery!
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Congrats to your daughter! haha! Could be a message!! Maybe that's really the reason why i bought TWO packages of hot dogs for my last cookout that consisted of about 5 people!!!
I'll have the Mediterranean dog please
thanks for the laugh, needed it!!
I'll have the Mediterranean dog please
thanks for the laugh, needed it!!
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Congrats to your daughter and you as well !! Glad you enjoyed your day.
I love the theme for the party. Thanks for sharing it and the menu with us. I may have to do it myself sometime.
oh and thanks for the laugh also !
I love the theme for the party. Thanks for sharing it and the menu with us. I may have to do it myself sometime.
oh and thanks for the laugh also !
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