Party Wednesday: Hobbit Feast

            This time of year, many of us indulge in feasts and bounty of the year.  For some we look forward to eating our selves out of our pants.  Hobbits are the same way, but year round.  With the latest Hobbit movie out what better time to celebrate Tolkien’s epic novels that feature one of your favorite mythical creatures.

Décor

            I originally wanted to set the party in the Shire but with it being winter it would be very uncomfortable for the guests to stand out in the cold.  So we will take it indoors, while we can’t completely redesign the interior of your home into a hobbit hole.  Instead you think you are stepping into a hobbit home but instead stepping into a little journey to get to your table at the Prancing Pony.  I would highly encourage your guests to dress up as there favorite characters.

           

            Front Door

  

http://mandyandshomik.blogspot.com/2011/10/one-party-to-rule-them-all.html

            Once threw, create an entryway using dead wood and “spider webs” to symbolize Mirkwood.  

  

http://sonyanimri.blogspot.com/2010/11/halloween-haunted-house.html

            Once threw the woods your guests will enter the Prancing Pony.  In most inns and taverns there are barrels of wine ling about.  If you can’t get barrels, then stacking wooden boxes on top of each other will work.  On top of your barrels or boxes place candles and some wild flowers.

  

http://rivernorthlove.blogspot.com/2013/06/vintage-rustic-rehearsal-dinner.html

            Low lighting is key if you can only use candles to light up the entire room.  If you cant use a dimmer to turn the lights low.   Have a large chandelier made out of antler to enhance that rustic feel.

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/gastons-tavern/gallery/12oct2012-gaston's-tavern-soft-opening/17222.htm

            For a few more decorations, add Tavern signs from other taverns or liquor brands from Middle Earth.  You can also add some animal heads to give it that cozy feel.

  

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/gastons-tavern/gallery/12oct2012-gaston's-tavern-soft-opening/17221.htm

            Your food will be served family style, no need to do a center piece your food is the star.  What you will need is a large wooden table big enough to hold both your food and guests.

  

http://www.farmhouseurban.com/food/page/3/

As for the flatware and utensils here are some examples on what you could use.

  

http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2012/01/weddings-rustic-bridal-brunch-wood.html

  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/skeffto/5856196025/

  

http://srinteriors.wordpress.com/tag/west-elm/

  

http://www.townandcountryshuffle.com/2013/03/in-the-market-for-rustic-silverware/.html

  

http://tikkido.com/node/848

  

http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/Give-guests-a-personalized-place-at-the-table-2634020.php

           

           

Food

Pork Pie

  

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/pork-pies.html

Roasted Chicken

  

http://www.steamykitchen.com/126-szechuan-peppercorn-roasted-chicken.html

Cheese Plate

  

http://blog.pennlive.com/life/2011/11/tips_on_building_a_better_chee.html

Mushroom Soup

  

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4756/cream-of-wild-mushroom-soup

Eleven Lembas Bread Recipe

  

http://everything-is-poetry.blogspot.com/2012/06/lembas-bread.html

Seed Cake

  

http://simplythisandthat.blogspot.com/2012/06/glazed-lemon-poppy-seed-cake.html

Drink

Sparkling Cider

  

http://bakingdom.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-sparkling-spiced-apple-cider-cocktail.html

Smaug’s Breath

  

http://www.thedrunkenmoogle.com/

Mulled Wine

  

http://www.thegoodwineguru.com/mulled-wine/

            And here is your Hobbit Feast.  Hope you and your guest will fill up on this part to hold you over until the next movie comes out.  Like always I would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions on what I should do for the next Party Wednesday; or have pics you would like to share just send them my way.  See you Friday for some ranting or whatever. 

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