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Hello Kraft Community, we are very excited to share some great news with you. As loyal Kraft Community members we have heard your desire to do more fun things in the community and we are happy to announce in January 2010 we will be making some changes so you can connect and share food ideas in more ways than ever!
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Apr 10, 2007 9:52 PM
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Does everyone put jelly on their lil smokies?
I never did. We stick pretzel sticks in them and dip them in chinese mustard.
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Apr 10, 2007 8:35 PM
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Little smokies with a sweet and sour sauce (1 jar of apricot preserves and two to three tablespoosn of dijon mustard). Simmer little smokies in sauce until warmed through. Serve on a platter with olives, pickles, cheese and crackers makes a great appetizer.
I'd have a dessert table of assorted tea cakes, frosted in delicate pastel shades. If you have a pizzele iron, make cones from pizzele waffles. Fill them with mints, nuts, and small chocolate candies. If not, make your cones from paper lace doilies.
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Lottie loves Angel Food Cake
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Apr 10, 2007 4:50 PM
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You could make a cake that has a may pole sticking out of it. I hear that many regular grocery stores now sell unfrosted cakes, so you can save time.
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Apr 10, 2007 2:58 PM
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You could grill a variety of kabobs on wooden skewers. They would be "may pole"-ish and potentially very colorful.
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Apr 10, 2007 9:30 AM
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Here is an awesome recipe for bacon wrapped smokies. Use toothpicks with ribbon wrapped around them to sinuate the maypole!
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
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Apr 10, 2007 8:14 AM
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Asparagus not only are a true sign of late spring/early summer, but they're shaped almost like maypoles. Just make sure you steam them to tender-crisp, and not to the point where they wilt. They need to be kind of like little maypoles themselves. This recipe almost works, but I think the dressing they suggest would be too strong for the flavor of asparagus. I prefer them with nothing added. But if they're not too wilted, you can serve them standing upright on the plate (maybe a few tied with a bit of roasted red pepper) to resemble the maypole. Even little kiddies, the kind that say they hate vegetables, would be charmed by that, don't you think? If you provide a nice mayo based dipping sauce (Ranch dressing is always appropriate these days) it'll be a great addition.
I hope it doesn't rain on your party. Can you move your pole inside if necessary?
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Apr 10, 2007 12:52 AM
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Hey great idea!
Not only should you have a May pole, but you should have everyone bring a May day basket with knickknacks, or food items, or just little treats. You can then have a Yankee Swap! That way everyone gets a present!
Food items should remind you of spring or summer coming up. I think of bruschetta or anything with shrimp. It might be fun to get some shrimp and make a homemade cocktail sauce. Homemade egg and potato salad with paprika. Summer sausage and cheddar on crusty bread. You could make Bahama Mama's or a big punch with rum floating summer fruits. You could get a big watermelon and pump it with vodka!
You could serve kool-aid and Tang for the kids!
Wow, this is exciting, I want to have a May Day party now!
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Apr 9, 2007 11:05 PM
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> > whats a may pole party? i have never heard of it.
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> To celebrate May day. It's customary to have a big
> pole to wrap with ribbons.
thanks, now that you described it, i think i have heard of it!! sounds like fun. thanks again!! hope you have a great party!! if i think of anything, i will let you know.
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Apr 9, 2007 10:13 PM
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> whats a may pole party? i have never heard of it.
To celebrate May day. It's customary to have a big pole to wrap with ribbons.
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Apr 9, 2007 9:59 PM
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i know of a similar recipe that calls for strawberry jam and dijon mustard. those are good! never tried grape. ill try that next time.
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Apr 9, 2007 9:44 PM
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whats a may pole party? i have never heard of it.
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Apr 9, 2007 9:24 PM
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I find that Lil' Smokies are always appropriate for a Maypole party. You mite try a recipe like:
Little Weiners
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Apr 9, 2007 9:13 PM
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Now that Easter is over, I'm starting to plan my May Pole party. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for "party foods." I saw a cute maypole cocktail on semi-homemade that I think I'll make. Maybe some grilled sausages? Or shrimp? Any good ideas?
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