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Decorating with pears and candles

Tips for pre-wedding celebrations


by Shelley Waugh
If you’re planning a party for a special occasion, tradition would dictate that you serve certain items like champagne with miniature crustless cucumber sandwiches and so forth. The easiest way is to come up with a theme for the party to help you from menu items to gift ideas, this theme can be woven beautifully and responsibly into the party fabric.

Kick-off the party by greeting guests with a special cocktail created especially for guest of honour or the occasion. Use your imagination when designing the drink, pulling inspiration from the person’s favourite colour or hobby.

To minimize your bartending time, make the drinks in advance and serve them from beautiful pitchers.

Bar tools span a variety of price ranges, and include items from: cocktail shakers, glassware, and jiggers to citrus juicers, premium spirits and gourmet garnishes such as stuffed olives.

Hosting a Cocktail Party
Designate a bartender who can serve your guests and keep an eye on how much everyone is drinking. The Federal Dietary Guidelines define moderate drinking as no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women.

Remember – alcohol is alcohol. It is important to understand that a standard serving of beer (12 ounces), wine (5 ounces) and spirits (a cocktail with 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits) each contains the same amount of alcohol.

Make sure that you provide food to complement your cocktails. Consider food pairings to enhance the flavour of your chosen cocktails:
• fresh seafood and breads accentuate vodka cocktails;
• spiced and smoked meats and cheeses complement Bourbon and Scotch whiskies; and
• fruit enhances Rum and Tequila flavours.

Make available non-alcoholic beverages for your guests. Create festive non-alcohol punch for those guests who choose not to drink alcohol.

Make sure your guests have a safe way home either through a designated driver or a taxi. Have local taxi service numbers available for your guest. For more information and drink recipes visit: www.distilledspirits.org.
DECORATING WITH FRUIT AND CANDLES

PEARS AND CANDLES

Materials
Clear vase
Pears to fill your vase
Water
Candle
Cranberries (optional)
Ribbon (optional)




Instructions
Fill your vase with the pears and cover them with water. Nestle a candle into the center and add the cranberries, which will float to the top. Place a pear into your vase and add water. Set a candle of the same diameter on top and tie a bow around it.

Experiment with small varieties of pears such as the Seckel or Forelle. Make a showpiece of a beautiful Bosc pear.

Gilding supplies are available at craft or art supply stores, and can come in a kit that contains metal leaf and all the tools.

For more decorating ideas, visit www.usapears.com/lifestyle/decorating.asp. For recipes from top chefs, visit www.PearPanache.com or source www.usapears.org 
(12/20/2007)

Décor: Seven Safety Tips for Using Candles
When using candles to decorate, it's important to keep in mind some basic candle safety tips to ensure that your party is a safe one.
  When used properly, candles can be both safe, enjoyable and create the perfect atmosphere. According to the U.S. Fire Association, the majority of candle-related fires are the result of human error and negligence. The following safety guidelines from the NCA, which represents 90 percent of U.S. candle manufacturers, should always be followed when burning candles:
1. Always keep a burning candle within sight and never leave unattended. Always extinguish all candles before going to sleep.

2. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire, such as drapes or curtains, bedding, carpets, books, paper, furniture and flammable decorations.

3. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets, including wagging tails.

4. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s use and safety instructions carefully.

5. Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and big enough to collect dripping wax. Never place pillars or any candles directly on furniture, whether glass or wood.

6. Trim candlewicks to 1/2 inch, unless otherwise directed by manufacturer instructions, before lighting or re-lighting. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning, smoking and dripping.

7. Candles should be placed at least three inches apart so they don’t melt one another or create their own drafts that will cause them to burn improperly

Source: National Candle Association (NCA) www.candles.org
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