Posted by admin on Mar 4th
Any hot luau party ideas that will make my sister's party a hit? This will be a pool party also. Thanks!!!
play a frozen t-shirt game where teams or individuals have to unthaw and put on a frozen t-shirt. first to be done wins
water balloon games
play limbo
maybe some type of fishing game in the pool- fish items out from the bottom?
coconut pie eating contest
here is a link to tons of ideas from other peoples parties http://www.teenpartyideas.com/html/luau_party.html
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Posted by admin on Feb 21st
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Posted by admin on Feb 18th
I am having a Luau but, cooking the food myself. Any suggestions on what food to serve that has a tropical Flair.
LUAU PORK ROAST
1 (3-5 lb.) pork center loin roast
4-5 cloves garlic, halved
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. vinegar or lemon juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. grated ginger root or 1 tsp. ground ginger
Luau sweet potatoes
Hot cooked rice
Have butcher loosen back bone of meat. Insert tip of knife into meat at even intervals and push garlic halves into meat as you remove knife. For marinade combine wine, soy sauce, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, and ginger root. Place meat in a plastic bag; set in a baking dish. Pour marinade over meat; close bag. Marinate in refrigerator 10 hours or overnight, turning often.
Remove roast, reserving marinade. Pat dry with paper towels. Place rib side down in shallow roaster; insert meat thermometer. Roast uncovered at 325 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until thermometer registers 170 degrees. Brush frequently with marinade during the last 30 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup marinade with 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and keep warm. Arrange roast and luau sweet potatoes on platter. Serve with rice and heated marinade. Makes 6-8 servings.
PALUSAMI-SAMPAR, LUAU (VEGETABLES -
STEAMED)
5 pkgs. Luau or taro leaves
3 cans coconut milk
1 sm. onion
1 clove garlic
Salt to taste
Wash taro leaves and form 5 leaves in the palm of your hands (like a bowl). Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk with onion, garlic, and salt. Shape into a ball. Placing into foil paper, fold and twist top of foil. Place in 300 degree oven for 1 hour; turn to 200 degrees and let stand until ready to serve. Serve warm with bread fruit.
HAWAIIAN LUAU CAKE
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. diced bananas
Sift dry ingredients; add remaining until blended. Bake in greased tube pan, 350 degrees for 1 hour, 20 minutes. Place foil over top for last 15 to 20 minutes to prevent cracking.
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Posted by admin on Jan 23rd
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Posted by admin on Jan 2nd
I'm having a Luau Graduation Party and I want to have an unforgettable graduation party.
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Posted by admin on Jan 1st
Guletz, Scotty Amusing, kitchy Hawaiian cookbooklet with recipes and depictions of various customs. Party and recipe ideas for luaus, Kaukaus, Pupus, Cocktails and much more. Undated circa 1958. Illustrations by Maxine Cushing. Book: very good condition, lightly used. pub date: 1958 publisher:
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Posted by admin on Dec 21st
i'm giving my soon to be 10 year old a luau party and need game and center piece ideas
I get this magazine that has cool stuff by bulk, perfect for parties. The company is called Oriental Trading Company.
Limbo and if the kid likes projects a quick make your own grass skirt would be good. Just get large construction paper and scissors and some tape. If they are interested too you could have flowers and yarn to string your own I don't know what they are called, lea.
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Posted by admin on Nov 11th
Decorating a birthday party according to a theme not only makes it easy to plan, but it also makes it fun! Themes add life and adventure to birthday parties, allowing party goers to lose themselves in a make-believe paradise. Now that's the stuff great birthday parties are made of! So to help you find a birthday party theme and appropriate decorations, here are some great ideas that will turn an ordinary birthday into an extraordinary birthday party! But a word of caution to eager buyers, before purchasing birthday party decorations of a particular theme it is important to consider two things; the age appropriateness of the theme and the likes/dislikes of the person whose birthday you are celebrating. So now that you know, here are some great ideas for birthday party decoration themes!
For kids, a birthday party means excitement and color, so don't disappoint them. A great party theme for children is a fantasy theme; usually a theme from a Disney movie or a favorite storybook will turn any birthday party into a fun-filled festival! A great theme that has been favored by many a little girl has been 'Cinderella's Midnight Ball' and the best part is that it is a theme that can easily be created just by decorating the backyard with lights and elegant streamers and anything that you think will give the theme a truly magical feeling!
Another popular theme in recent years has been the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' theme, and it is amazing to see how backgrounds of wrecked ships, drift wood on lawns and chests overflowing with shining treasure can make the movie jump off the screen and come to life.
Okay, so the kids are grown and no longer enjoy childhood theme parties. Well you still have many, many options for adolescents and young adults, and you may even find yourself enjoying the party too! A favorite birthday theme party among teens and even adults is the 'Hawaiian Luau' theme. Grass skirts, coconut bras, tiny umbrellas, tropical shirts, candles on wicker stands, festive garlands, Hawaiian cuisine and even real sand; what's not to love about this theme! Surely you can understand why this birthday party theme is a classic.
And if the birthday boy/girl just happens to be a little older, you can spice up the party theme by making it an infamous 'Pool Party'. A crystal clear blue pool heated by warm sunshine makes the best first impression on party guests, and when they see the floating lounges in the pool, sun glasses spread out everywhere and huge beach balls just waiting to be thrown around, your guests will definitely find out first hand exactly how much fun a themed birthday party can be! Oh, and don't forget the sunscreen.
Sarah H
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/make-it-fun-birthday-party-themes-are-a-great-idea-103060.html
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Posted by admin on Nov 2nd
It's a long cold winter, but it doesn't have to be boring, too. Beat the blahs with a warm winter party. It's a perfect time to reconnect with friends and have fun. Or maybe you're already planning an event such as an anniversary or sweet 16 celebration. If you're looking for inspiration for a big occasion in January or February or just a casual get together, here are sixteen ideas to get you started.
1. If you're having trouble finding a great winter party invitation, then look for a company that can customize one of their Christmas invitations or cards that is filled with snowflakes, snow, or a snowman. Ask them to eliminate the holiday aspect of it and make it just a winter theme.
2. Decorate with tons of white and accents of silver and icy blue. Use fabrics like chiffon, gossamer and other shears to create a winter fantasy feel.
3. Scented candles can enhance the atmosphere of a winter party. Try scents like evergreen, hot cocoa or apple pie.
4. Do you own a sled? Clean it up and use it as a decoration or even on top of the table to hold platters of food.
5. Make a garland of mittens. Attach every pair your family owns to a ribbon and hang it across the room. If you don't have enough gloves, you can pick up some extras at the dollar store.
6. Raid your box of Christmas decorations in the attic for your winter theme party. Snowflake ornaments, white twinkling lights, silver garland, plastic icicles and snowmen can work both at Christmas and at your party in January or February.
7. Have a fondue party. When your guests gather around the fondue pot to dip their bread cubes into the warm cheese sauce, the conversations will flow. Plus, since they're doing their own cooking with the sauces you prepared ahead of time, you'll have a chance to join in the fun, instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
8. Cook up your famous chili recipe. Nothing warms your guests more than your homemade chili, French onion soup or beef stew. A winter party is a great time to serve those stick to your ribs, comfort foods.
9. Feature gourmet hot chocolates in a variety of flavors. Don't forget the whipped cream and marshmallows!
10. Make your own ice sculpture. You can buy inexpensive reusable molds on the internet in a variety of shapes. Simply fill the mold about 90 percent with distilled water, freeze for 48 hours and unmold.
11. Winter party favors can be anything with a snowflake motif. How about magnets with a snowflake background and personalized message like, "Your friendship warms the coldest winter - Jane and Barry Parker"? A quick online search and you'll find lots of products that can be customized with your words and even a photo.
12. Plan your winter party around a seasonal activity such as sledding or ice skating.
13. If you don't want to remind your guest of the cold, ice and snow, why not have a luau or Caribbean theme? Borrow some CD's from the library of Hawaiian or reggae music. Decorate with fake palm trees, seashells and flowers. Blend some coconut drinks. Break up the winter by going tropical and your guests are sure to think your party is hot.
14. Build your party around a holiday or event. Have a Valentine's Day party or a Super Bowl bash. Turn President's Day, Groundhog Day or Chinese New Year into a fun get together. Check the internet for obscure special days to celebrate like Elvis' birthday on January 8th, Winnie the Pooh day on January 18th or National Gum Drop Day on February 15th. Plan a party to watch the Grammy's or the Academy Awards. And don't forget Mardi Gras!
15. Throw an ugly sweater party. Invite your guests to wear their most hideous winter woolen-wear. It might be a gift they received from a well-meaning relative during the holidays. Or it could be a 20 year old impulse buy hanging in the back of their closet with the tags still attached. Whoever makes it to the top of the worst dressed list, wins a prize.
16. Consider including a "snow date" on your invitations. If you live in an area that gets a lot of bad winter weather, you might want to add an alternate date for the party, in the event that the forecast is for slippery roads. Explain that you will call them before the party to change the date. If you decide to go this route, make sure you plan your menu around make-ahead foods that you freeze. In the event that the party is postponed, you won't have to buy or make new party food.
So send out those invitations and get ready for a great winter party. Your guests will be thrilled that you planned something fun and memorable to break up the cold weather blues.
Linda Kling
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/winter-party-ideas-16-tips-to-warm-up-the-winter-with-a-wonderful-party-704470.html
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