{"id":9993,"date":"2012-05-09T17:33:04","date_gmt":"2012-05-09T22:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=9993"},"modified":"2012-05-09T18:11:21","modified_gmt":"2012-05-09T23:11:21","slug":"taking-the-south-to-the-north-derby-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=9993","title":{"rendered":"Taking the South to the North, Derby Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since we had a great week of celebrating the Kentucky Derby on our blog last week, \u00a0I thought it was appropriate \u00a0to host a Derby party here in Syracuse. \u00a0It was a chance for me to introduce some southern foods and traditions to my northern friends. \u00a0First off, I sent out paper invitations. \u00a0I love, love, love invitations and decided to send invites in the mail. \u00a0Might as well help the postal service out.<\/h3>\n

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I bought the invitations in Kentucky and printed them out on our home printer. \u00a0We used our custom monogram on the invite. \u00a0Any chance we can use it, we do.<\/h3>\n

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I tried to do a little Derby decor. \u00a0A few months ago I saw this horse in a store and bought it. \u00a0At first I was going to use it as a table centerpiece, but it didn’t have enough color. \u00a0 I ended up putting him on the mantel with some fabric in a frame for a little kick. \u00a0The fabric may look familar. \u00a0 It is extra fabric I had from my DIY drawer liners. \u00a0You can read about them\u00a0here.<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0I used the chalkboard platter to remind people of the great day, and I printed out some \u00a0silks to add some color to the dresser near our front door.<\/h3>\n

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Our bar that Mr. Spring built (details coming soon) \u00a0was set up as Julep Central. \u00a0Since Mr. Spring is a true Yankee, born and raised in NYC, I thought this quote by Henry Clay, a famous Kentucky statesman, \u00a0was great to display on the bar.<\/h3>\n

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Since the Derby is the Run for the Roses, of course I had to make the centerpiece red roses. \u00a0I have been cutting the stems and changing the water daily, and they still look great!<\/h3>\n

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We had a “Best Hat” and “Best Bow Tie” contest. \u00a0I bought these official Kentucky Derby glasses and mint julep cups for the prizes. \u00a0Now, whenever the urge strikes them, the winners can make their own juleps.<\/h3>\n

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The table was filled with all the goodies. \u00a0Most of the food was bite size, so it was very easy to replenish as needed.<\/h3>\n

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I happened to be in Lexington when all the Derby party items were for sale, so I loaded up my suitcase and brought it all back to New York.<\/h3>\n

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These sausage cheese puffs were so easy to make. \u00a0I made a ton before the party and froze them. Carmel from Our Fifth House had a link for these cute Derby printables. Here<\/a> it is if you are interested for future use.<\/h3>\n

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I love eating beer cheese when I go to Kentucky and never thought about making it till I found a recipe. \u00a0It was a huge hit.<\/h3>\n

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Benedictine is another Kentucky favorite. \u00a0I made little finger sandwiches filled with it.<\/h3>\n

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I tried my luck at mint julep cupcakes.<\/h3>\n

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I also had to introduce bourbon balls to all our friends. \u00a0I tried a new recipe, and I was shocked how easy and how great they turned out. \u00a0I will be making them again.<\/h3>\n

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I was so proud of these things.<\/h3>\n

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I was able to grab Mr. Spring away from playing bartender to take a quick photo. \u00a0He looked like the true southern gentleman. \u00a0Not bad for a Yankee. \u00a0Our horse didn’t win, but we had a great time celebrating the Derby with our friends.<\/h3>\n

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Cheers!<\/h3>\n

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