I *heart* theme parties
Once (pre-vegan), I threw a Jungle-themed ice cream party, complete with monkey tails (pretzels), elephant droppings (Hershey’s kisses), baby elephant droppings (chocolate chips), and even zebra dandruff (shredded coconut). In retrospect, these might not have been the most-appetizing choices for ice cream topping names… but the point is that I go all out for theme parties!
If more of my friends were around this summer, and if my own schedule weren’t so busy, I would definitely throw a Harry Potter party tomorrow, in honor of the final movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. Although the fantasy genre has never been my favorite, I am a big HP fan thanks to my sister who forced me to read the books. (This doesn’t mean I’m going to see the movie at midnight. I’m not that much of a die-hard fan!)
Since circumstances do not permit me to throw a party for real, I can at least share my ideas for such a theme party. And if you’re not a Harry fan, do not worry. Tomorrow I’ll be back with a new dessert recipe, unrelated to Harry Potter.
Supply your guests with Magic Cookie-Dough Wands.
Chocolate coating and sprinkles are optional. But chocolate chips are not optional! Remember: the wands will choose the wizards guests.
Treat them to Chocolate Peanut Butter Castles.
Someone left a comment on the post, saying the fudge looked like castles (with chocolate-chip turrets). Now, every time I look at the photo, I see castles—like Hogwarts!
Satisfy their thirst with Butter Beer Milkshakes.
Really, these are pineapple floats. But they look kinda like the drinks Harry Potter and his friends order in the Three Broomsticks. Be sure to serve the floats in beer mugs for the full effect.
For the ginger in your life: Raw Gingerbread Men.
These are dedicated to those loveable gingers, The Weasleys: Fred, George, Ginny, Ron, Charlie, and Bill. Okay, maybe even Percy too.
Get creative with Every Flavor Beans.
Feel free to change up the spices. Make Bertie Bott proud. But please, spare your guests and stay away from the earwax!
Beware of the evil Chocolate Bludgers.
They are highly addictive. On the bright side, chocolate provides a good defense against dementors. Or, at least, that’s what Professor Lupin says.
Questions of the Day:
Have you ever been to a theme party?
What types of theme parties would be fun to throw?
Theme parties I’ve organized or been to: Disney Princess, Masquerade, Santa, Hawaiian, Pirate, Fifties…
Oh, and of course this Pajama Party.
the Chocolate Peanut Butter Castles and the photography…I am still drooling over that one!
And the last shot of the brownie bites, too.
And the baked nuts, i.e. beans (big fan of those too!)
IT all looks awesome and yes, I have thrown and been to a million themed parties. Usually they involve things like wine & cheese, chocolate, red white and blue, or Barbies or Fairy Princess themes 🙂
I think I’ve actually never been to a theme party. I don’t know why because I like the idea very much.
I will have to wait for the DVD to watch the movie. All movies in Japan are dubbed 🙁
ahhhh I AM SO EXCITED FO THE MOVIE!!!
As a huge Harry Potter fan, I love you for this post, haha.
I lovelove theme parties! haha I had a roaring 1920’s party for my 18th birthday 🙂 loved this post, it got me excited for the harry potter movie haha 🙂
Never done a movie themed party, but for years (until we moved out of the state), my sister and I would do a themed anniversary dinner for my parents. I have a cookbook that gives recipes from all over the world, so we pick a country and go all out – food, drink, decorations, costumes, even occasionally buying new dishes. We’ve worn saris for an Indian themed dinner, served drinks in pineapples along with shark stew for a tropical evening, made baklava and moussaka for a Greek meal… So much fun!
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Love jess.
Aww thank you so much!!
Love Harry Potter, can’t stand the films!! Though I very rarely get into films based on books, they ruin how I imagine the characters to be. The only exception to this is lord of the rings, I love those films, we did a LOTR marathon and watched all of the extended additions in a weekend.
Thinking about HP brings back good memories of travelling. The last book came out when I was in South Africa and I scoured the bookstores until I found it then refused to talk to anyone for a day until I finished reading it, well worth it! x
Oh I completely understand your opinion! I was so upset when I discovered I’d been saying “Slytherin” and even “Voldermort” wrong. It was like I felt as if the MOVIES were the ones saying it wrong. After all, I’d grown accustomed to the names a certain way and was ANGRY that someone would try and say them differently ;). (I think I’d read three books before seeing any of the movies.)
The fudge really does look like little castles. That’s so cute!
Love LOVE this!! I can’t believe I’ve been reading HP since the FIFTH GRADE! Wild! I might just make all of these. By myself…
I know! It makes me feel so old!