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.
I don’t think I’ve been to a theme party since college! Haaha.. but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t appreciate an invite to one of yours 🙂
I think we could use some “pumpkin juice” up there too!!
I’ve always wanted to go to a murder mystery party. The best theme party i ever had was an “amazing race” birthday party that I had when i turned 13! It was like a scavenger hunt with the typical elements of the amazing race: choosing different people to do different challenges, being sent back by other teams, etc. it was so much fun! My parents organized the whole thing and kept it a total secret from me and enlisted some other moms to drive us around.
I want a party like this!
Awesome post! Do you have any suggestions for turning the butterbeer shake into something that tastes more buttery? (pineapple is very acidid). looks-wise, it’s got it goin’ on!
I HEART harry potter. Just saw the FINAL MOVIE yesterday night. It was AMAZING.
I got on the HP bandwagon pretty late, but once I did I read all 7 books in 2 weeks 😛
Question: has anyone tried Grade B maple syrup? How does it compare to Grade A?
Haha I love theme parties! I’ve been trying to think of one for my birthday, so I’m going to be reading all your comments to steal ideas 😉
most sprinkles are not vegan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmaceutical_glaze
Hi Katie,
How have you been lately?
I would like to start running and I would like you to give me some advise…
I would like to drink a high-protein vegan shake in the morning. Do you know where I could find some recipes and an healthy one ?
Thanks.
Julie
Hi Julie 🙂
Sorry, I don’t really drink protein shakes. But if you google “vegan healthy protein shake” I bet you’ll find lots of recipes! 🙂
I love cherries, especially cherries pie ! It’s very famous in France during the summer ! Because I’m currently in Korea, I won’t be able to make it this year ! I still have to find out how to purchase vegan products over here… I lost quite of weight because of that !
No Joke…I saw a grown woman dressed up like a witch with a Harry Potter scarf standing outside on my way to work this morning. Too funny! My boyfriend has already bought our tickets for tomorrow night. Should be interesting!
I love the 80s prom night theme…especially if you have a good Goodwill store in your area. Perhaps, you may have to have lived through the 80’s to appreciate that!
Haha I saw a grown man dressed like Snape at one of the movies a few years ago!