Alright, so you wanna throw a wine party, huh? And you need some grub to go with it? Well, listen up, ’cause I got some ideas for ya. Ain’t nothin’ fancy, just good eatin’ that’ll go down good with that wine.
First off, you gotta have some finger foods. You know, stuff people can just pick up and eat while they’re standin’ around gabbing. Them fancy folks call ’em “hors d’oeuvres,” but I just call ’em snacks.
- Little Sammiches: Make some small sandwiches, like, maybe with some ham and cheese, or turkey and swiss. Cut ’em up small, so folks can eat ’em in a bite or two. Don’t go makin’ them too big, ain’t nobody got time for that.
- Dips and Veggies: Get some of them little carrots and celery sticks, and maybe some cucumber slices. Then make a dip, like, you know, somethin’ creamy and oniony. Or maybe some of that guacamole stuff. People like dippin’ things.
- Crackers and Such: Get some plain crackers, the unsalted kind. They say that cheese messes with the taste of the wine, so stick to crackers. And maybe some of them little pastry things, but make sure they ain’t sweet. Gotta keep it simple.
Now, if you’re feelin’ a little fancy, you can make some other stuff too. But don’t go gettin’ too carried away. Remember, it’s about the wine, not the food. The food’s just there to keep people from gettin’ too tipsy on an empty stomach. You don’t want your guests falling all over the place, do ya?
Here’s some more ideas, just in case you’re feelin’ ambitious:
Little Meatballs: You can make some little meatballs, like, the kind you put in spaghetti. But don’t put ’em in spaghetti, just put ’em on a plate with some toothpicks. People can just pick ’em up and eat ’em. Easy peasy.
Deviled Eggs: Them deviled eggs are always a hit. Boil some eggs, mash up the yolks with some mayo and mustard, and then put it back in the egg whites. Sprinkle a little paprika on top, and you’re good to go. Folks love them things.
Shrimp: If you wanna get real fancy, you can get some shrimp. Just boil ‘em up and put ‘em on a plate with some cocktail sauce. Make sure you get the cooked kind, unless you know how to cook ‘em yourself. You don’t want to be givin’ nobody food poisoning.
And don’t forget dessert! Even though it’s a wine party, people always like somethin’ sweet. But keep it small, like little cookies or brownies. Nothin’ too big or messy. You want people to be able to eat it with one hand, while they’re holdin’ their wine glass in the other.
So there ya have it. A bunch of ideas for food to serve at your wine party. Just remember, keep it simple, keep it tasty, and don’t spend all day in the kitchen. You wanna be able to enjoy the party too, right? And for goodness sake, make sure you got enough wine! That’s the most important part, after all. Now go on and have yourself a good time.
One last thing, make sure you got plenty of napkins. Wine parties can get messy, what with all the sippin’ and snackin’. And maybe some coasters too, so folks don’t ruin your furniture. You don’t want no water rings on your good table, do ya?
Alright, I’m done. Go have your party. And don’t forget to invite me! Just kidding… Unless you got some good wine, then maybe I’ll come.
Tags: Wine Tasting, Party Food, Appetizers, Finger Foods, Snacks, Hors d’oeuvres, Wine Party Menu