Ginger Rogers
Cheesecake Highlights an Evening of Relaxed Entertaining
It is definitely not yet time to assert that the elegant cocktail party of the mid-twentieth century a thing of the past, but there is a recent trend in entertaining toward more casual events. Remember Carey Grant or Fred Astaire, dressed in their tuxedos; or consider Ginger Rogers in her swirling gown. They gathered in an opulent estate, sipped martinis and waltzed through the night. Can you really imagine your friends, neighbors or family members relaxing in such an environment and actually enjoying it?
Most of us don't have friends with opulent mansions; neither do we have the budgets that allow us to stock up on many bottles of imported gin and tin after tin of beluga caviar. Furthermore, we not as happy (or romantic) in tuxedos as in open shirts. Exquisite coffee and a luscious dessert may be more appropriate ingredients for the relaxed social evenings of our times.
The bakery around the corner has perfectly edible cheesecake, perhaps purchased from a local distributor, but you might want to consider something a bit more titillating to the taste buds of your friends. You might have gourmet cheesecake delivered to your door the day of your party from as far away as across the country.
Remember that people's tastes vary, so provide a choice of cheesecake flavors. Offer a gourmet turtle cheesecake for the chocolate lovers on your guest list. Add a few walnuts and some dark chocolate shavings to the plate.
A nice alternative would be a strawberry or blueberry cheesecake for your friends who enjoy a fruitier taste. You might want to venture to one of the more unusual berries such as Marionberry, unique to the Pacific Northwest. If you opt for the tarter flavors, you can decorate with a mint sprig.
Some of your guests might have some dietary restrictions (or have more self discipline than many of us). For those friends, include a gourmet low carb, sugar free cheesecake alternative. While that might not be considered a health food, it allows splurging within acceptable limits. An orange wedge makes a healthy addition to this plate.
Tastefully label these alternatives on the buffet so everyone can choose a slice of heaven that fits their own tolerance for sin.
Borrow some extra coffee makers, so that you can offer several coffees. Choose one of the interestingly flavored roasts. Add to that a robust, non-flavored alternative from Jamaica, perhaps. Of course, don't forget the decaf for anyone staying away from caffeine.
A casual and delicious event such as this is the twenty-first century equivalent of the cocktail party. Plus, you can be confident that your beloved guests will get home safely.
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