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Bourbon Bread Pudding
A favorite at this year’s open house, we thought we’d share our bourbon bread pudding recipe from The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook! For the pudding: 1 1/2 pounds ciabatta, cut into 2-inch cubes (9 cups) 4 cups half-and-half 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup…
Snowy Day Recipes | Northern Colorado | Tents Decor Event Rentals
On a cold crummy day like today, warm yummy food is what’s on our mind! Okay…let’s be honest… treats like these are on our mind no matter what the day! Whether you were lucky enough to have a snow day or not, you can make this day delightful with a few recipes that are sure…
Food Bars | Northern Colorado | Tents Decor Event Rentals
A food bar, sometimes called a station, can instantly make your wedding more fun, festive, and memorable for your guests. 1. S’mores Bar Place Sternos in terra cotta pots and let your guests roast their own marshmallows over an open flame. Provide a variety of chocolate and graham crackers along with fresh fruit as an…
Cupcake Love :: Northern Colorado :: Tents Decor Event Rentals
If you have been to a wedding or bridal show recently, you have noticed a sudden trend in bride’s choosing cupcakes instead of the traditional wedding cake. But keep in mind, cupcakes have been popular for over twenty years. Cupcakes are not just a fad, it’s an enduring love affair. The single-serve desserts stand out…
Food Bars Part II :: Northern Colorado :: Tents Decor Event Rentals
1. Popcorn Bar An interactive popcorn bar allows your guests to customize their own bags of popcorn. Offering various seasonings, as well as peanuts and candy to add to the mix, this food bar allows each guest to personalize their party favor to cater to their own personal popcorn palette. Photo / Text Credit 2. Baked Potato…
Snowball Cookies & BLT Dip :: Cookie Swap :: Northern Colorado :: Tents Decor Event Rentals
Snowball Cookies 1 cup butter ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 ¼ cup flour ¼ tsp. salt 3/5 cup finely chopped toasted pecans Directions: Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly. Blend in flour and salt. Mix in nuts. Chill dough. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough in 1” balls. Place on ungreased…
Cranberry Bread :: Northern Colorado :: Tents Decor Event Rentals
Ingredients: 1 ½ c. chopped raw cranberries 4 tsp. grated orange peel 3 Tbsp. sugar 3 c. all-purpose flour 3 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¾ tsp. salt ¾ tsp. nutmeg 1 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten ¾ c. orange juice ¾ c. water ½ c. oil Photo Credit Directions: Combine cranberries, orange…
Twinkie Trifle :: Northern Colorado :: Tents Decor Event Rentals
Ingredients 2 boxes instant pudding (3.2 oz. boxes) 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups vodka (We vote for chocolate flavored!) 4 cups whipped topping or cream (separated– you’ll use some in the filling and some for layering), plus additional on top, if desired 15 Twinkies, sliced in half horizontally 1/2 cup white crème de cacao…
Evka’s Famous Turkey Gumbo :: Northern Colorado :: Tents Decor Event Rentals
Still have heaps of leftovers from Thanksgiving? Our sales and marketing director, Evka, was kind enough to share her family’s famous turkey gumbo so we can all put that leftover turkey to great use! Photo Credit Take half a turkey (or chicken for chicken gumbo) reserving the feathers, beak, and feet for garnish. Naw, just kidding! Bake a turkey…
Party + Champagne = Success!
What’s a celebration without champagne? Anyone can crack open a bottle of champagne, but adding a little flair can leave your guests feeling extra-special! Add 1 teaspoon of a sherbet – Raspberry or Orange would be perfect – To each glass to champagne for a color and flavor flair! Top each glass off with a…