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Category Archives: Refreshments

Tea Dance Pickle Recipe

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Barbara Menard PuglieseApril 9, 2016

I heated the vinegar and spices, poured over cucumbers and popped them in the refrigerator overnight. They came out very tangy, so I rinsed the pickling liquid off before serving. 2 lbs small cucumbers, cut in 1/4 inch slices 2 … Continue reading →

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Event Report: 2015.12.12 Fezziwig’s Ball 2015

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Barbara Menard PuglieseFebruary 19, 2016

EQUIPMENT – Katy 15-20 silverplate trays stack of doilies 2 silver, 3 tiered, trays 2 XXL silver trays for topping garbage cans 3 long table cloths XXL long white cloth fabric (used for punch tables) lace table cloth 8 stainless … Continue reading →

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Event Report: 2016.01.24 Ball at the Winter Palace

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Barbara Menard PuglieseSeptember 8, 2016

Hot Chocolate 1 gallon of milk, heated on the stove in a large pot 8 oz milk chocolate 10 oz bittersweet chocolate Melt chocolate in the microwave with 30 second bursts, stir into the hot milk (it really doesn’t work … Continue reading →

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Event Report: 2016.02.06 Princess Charlotte Ball

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Barbara Menard PuglieseJune 22, 2016

These ball refreshments were meant to be uncomplicated. We had 40 people registered, plus walk-ins, CVD, and Band for a total of 60. The refreshments were just the right amount, with some left at the end of the break, but … Continue reading →

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Event Report: 2014.02.08 Dolley Madison Ball

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Lauren SternJune 22, 2016

Refreshments Coordinator: Barbara Pugliese Because this ball was in honor of Dolley Madison, we served ice cream as she was famous for doing at the White House. Sweet Refreshments vanilla ice cream with berry compote (about 12 cups) 8 doz. … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison Sugar Cookies (1810s)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lauren SternOctober 9, 2013

From the Jane Austen Centre website, these cookies are “claimed to have been served by Dolley Madison to her husband James Madison,” which puts them in the 1810s. 2 cups butter ¾ cup milk 4 cups sugar 1 tsp baking … Continue reading →

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Report: Returning Heroes 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lauren SternOctober 9, 2013

Refreshments Coordinator: Raven Refreshments for RH went pretty well this year! The “sandwich team” was at the hall quite early in the day (around 1pm) to start making sandwiches, and so we were done and fully staged before the ball. … Continue reading →

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Little Plumcakes (1810)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lauren SternFebruary 14, 2016

Serving Size : 50 12 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 2/3 cups currants (almost 1 box) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream the butter and … Continue reading →

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Lemon Biscuits (1861)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lauren SternOctober 9, 2013

Serving Size : 75 3 1/2 cups flour (1 1/4 lbs.) 1 1/2 cups sugar (3/4 lb.) 3/4 cup butter (6 oz.) 3 eggs (4) 2 teaspoons lemon peel (2 oz.) 2 desert spoons lemon juice Mix ingredients, drop on … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Kisses (1846)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lauren SternOctober 9, 2013

Serving Size : 50 3 egg whites 8 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup cocoa 24 baking wafers (optional) Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg whites until … Continue reading →

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