Sunday, January 23, 2011

Spuds and Suds Party

Keeping with my new year's resolution to throw more dinner parties, I had my first this weekend. We needed an excuse to open a magnum of beer and I thought a baked potato bar would be the perfect side kick. A great casual dinner part to get my feet wet.

The idea started with a kraft paper table cloth that I would write on...

I wrote what all the toppings were, which wasn't necessary for the most part. 
Except for the case of sour cream and Greek yogurt.

The potatoes were cooked before hand, with olive oil and sea salt on the skins and then we wrapped them in foil and placed in the cooler (or in this case, warmer) until guests arrived. (Lower corner)

Potatoes: the girls.

And a couple of the boys' creations. So interesting to see everyone's tot styling. 

Overall, a super easy party to throw and I can't wait to think up my next one. I also would like to add that I will never have another baked potato without caramelized onions. Amazing.

19 comments:

Mommara said...

What a fun idea! I think I may try this one. Any excuse to have a gtg and this one looks so fun!

Kayla said...

This is such a great idea! We did something similar to this last year with hamburgers. I have tons and tons of topping choices and then a mini french fry bar, this is the perfect change up for the winter season though!

Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

Anonymous said...

so fun! my parents do the same thing when they throw pizza parties, they write the ingredients next to the toppings, just in case!

wooo hooo on being a resolution queen!

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

I love writing on the table, it's so fun!

Raquel said...

Cute idea for superbowl!

Ginny said...

looks like fun! we always write on the table when we are having a pizza party! :-)

Anonymous said...

Low-key dinner parties really are the best kind. And who can say no to a baked potato, right?

Miss Sweet Tea said...

Such a CUTE party idea...it looks awesome!

Erin said...

That's a great idea... I'm thinking maybe I should bust out something like this for our superbowl shenanigans!

Lyndsy said...

So creative! And might I add it all looks so delicious ;) On a side note, that is my FAVORITE and only Garlic Salt I ever use. Good choice ;)

Unknown said...

What an awesome idea - consider it stolen hahaha. no really, you've inspired me :)
xx

Lindsey said...

Love your idea; it must have totally eased the pressure. And all of those baked spuds looked yummy!

bananas. said...

last statement...i conquer!

carmelized onions are the bomb.com! mmm mmm!!!

Unknown said...

Ah, love that! Guys crack me up the way they eat. And what a fun party idea, I love it!

xo Mary Jo

Morgan said...

This is my kind of party!!! YUM!

Unknown said...

so cute! That garlic salt is pretty much the only seasoning I use, lol. it's THE BEST.

Nicole Marie said...

such a fun good idea!!

Michelle {lovely little things} said...

What a cute theme! Love the "spuds + suds" name, very clever.

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