How to Plan the Perfect Friendsgiving
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While wine is a given at our painting parties, many guests don’t realize that they can also bring the perfect snacks to share with their group! Whether you plan a private party or attend one of our public events you’ll find that painting with us is the perfect way to laugh, sing and enjoy your friends all night long! Here are some great ideas to make your Friendsgiving into more than just a meal!
The first step is inviting all your friends! A great way to organize this is by creating an event on Facebook where you can invite all of your guests, keep track of who is planning on coming, send reminders and organize who is going to bring what so that you don’t end up with six cheese plates! You can even add a link to the specific class that you’re attending so that someone doesn’t accidentally sign-up for the wrong date! Encourage everyone to purchase their seats as soon as you’ve picked the perfect painting to ensure that there are still seats available for the whole group!
Luckily, we’re here to help with step 2! We’ve already got the wine! Our bar is stocked with all of the usual favorites from Moscato to Cabernet Sauvignon; you’re sure to find something to pair with all of the tasty snacks you're going to have! Not to mention that in November we’re going to be bringing back the ever-popular Hot Cider Sangria! The best thing about making this recipe is that it’s not only going to warm you up from the inside out but it’s going to add a wonderful aroma to the room that will be sure to bring those feelings of thankfulness to the forefront of your mind!
Hot Cider Sangria
In a Crockpot or Stovetop Pot Heat up the following:
• 3-4 Sticks of Cinnamon
• 2 Small Oranges cut into very thin circles
• 6 Cups of Apple Cider
• If using a Crockpot turn it on high and if using a stovetop place the pot over medium heat.
In a mug mix:
• 6 Oz. of a wine of your choice, we like to use Merlot
• Fill with cider
• Top with an orange slice
Step 3 is the really fun part! Have your guests do a pot-luck to bring the perfect fall finger foods to share. We have food tables set up in the studio and provide paper plates, cutlery and napkins, so all you have to do is bring a yummy appetizer to share. Hold to tradition and make a gorgeous cheeseball; it’s the perfect paint party food because it’s easy to transport and it’s always a crowd pleaser. We love this Cranberry Orange Cheeseball because it also brings a little dessert to the table, but if this recipe doesn’t satisfy, Pinterest is stuffed to the brim with delicious Friendsgiving recipes to try out!
Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball:
• 16 oz. of Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup of Dried Cranberries
• 2 tsp. Orange Zest
• 1 Tbsp Orange Juice
Topping:
• 1 Cup Chopped Candied Pecans
• ½ a Cup of Dried Cranberries
• 1 Tbsp Orange Zest
Instructions:
1. Stir in dried cranberries, orange zest, orange juice into the softened cream cheese until well combined (try not to eat it all just yet!).
2. Set the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes or just long enough to be able to form a ball.
3. Roll into a ball and then freeze for 10 minutes.
4. While the cheese is setting combine your topping ingredients on a large plate and then roll the cheese ball into the topping ingredients to coat the outside completely.
5. Cover with saran wrap and store in the fridge until your ready to head to your party!
6. Serve with crackers and enjoy!
And finally, step 4! You get to sit back and relax because we’ll take care of the rest and uncork the creativity! Now get ready to Paint, Drink & Have Fun!
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(Discount cannot be applied to existing reservations or used on specialty events like Project Pet, Family Days, Fundraisers, or Private Parties)
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