Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby Party Supplies

For an interesting twist with party themes take the Kentucky Derby Party Supplies mixed with another theme creating a unique event. Run for the roses! Let the countdown begin its almost time for the Kentucky Derby. Decorate with a garland of roses. Bring out the Long Island Iced Tea and get your bets made for this party because the races are about to begin. Serve an Early Times Mint Julep, the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Make your Theme party original!

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Kentucky Derby Recipes

Throwing a party for the Kentucky Derby should be a classy afternoon event. The foods should be of a high quality and laid out in a beautiful display. Foods that are typically served in Kentucky at derby parties are just one idea to entertain the guests. Ideally finger foods and small yet elegant eats are the way to go for a fabulous Kentucky Derby party. One quick and easy finger food dessert is bourbon balls, they are quick to create and easy to eat. Nothing says Kentucky Derby more than bourbon balls. This recipe is called Derby Balls Kentucky Derby Theme Party and it requires absolutely no baking. To start you will need ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 ½ cup vanilla cookies, wafers will work the best, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans whichever is preferred, 2 ¼ cup chocolate chips, 2 ¾ tablespoons light corn syrup, and of course ¼ cup bourbon. Start by mixing the cookies, nuts, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Melt the chocolate chips and add in the bourbon and corn syrup. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cookies mixture. Create 1 inch balls from the dough and roll them in sugar before setting them on a baking dish. Let the balls set and firm up completely once they are firm they are ready to serve. These simple yet elegant treats will impress any guest to your Kentucky Derby party. People will want the recipe and beg for them to be made again and again.

Kentucky Derby Party Supplies with a Theme Party

If you are planning on having a Kentury Derby Party, first decide if you are going to have an elegant southern affair or a more casual backyard bash. Set the party venue with Kentucky Derby party supplies for a cool atmosphere themed. For the elegant affair use your finest silver, crystal, linens and china. Decorate with large bouquets of red roses. Have your florist design a horseshoe shaped wreath of roses as a centerpiece for your table. Serve a beautiful luncheon buffet with tea sandwiches, dips, cold seafood and assorted salads. Have your guests come dressed in their most dramatic or creative hats and give prizes for the best in each category. Have large TV's available and give all your guests Racing Forms so that they can pick their favorites and bet if they want to in a betting pool. With some ideas like MLB Baseball Recipe is a perfect match on this kind of recipe. For the more casual bash, plan a southern barbeque with ribs, biscuits, corn on the cob and salad. Decorate with red and white checkered tablecloths and spring flowers or roses. If you have horse figurines, you could put these on the tables. For either party, Mint Juleps are the drink of the day. For dessert serve Kentucky Derby Pie or Chocolate Bourbon Balls.