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So we just decided to do a pirate party this year, yay!!!
Problem is I have no idea what to serve
The decor will b that of a sunken ship. As for food I'm at a complete loss, I would like to go with Authentic Pirate food like Pirate Stew/Salamagundi (Beef Stew or maybe Spicy Shrimp Soup) and Hardtack (Baguettes) however I'm not sure if this will b too hearty for a party atmosphere and heavy drinking.
Or should we just do appetizers? I love the thought of appetizers but other than trays filled abundantly with meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables I'm at a loss for theme finger foods. I've found several cutesy appetizers but aside from Roasted Parrot (wings) I've found them to be more kid like than I want.
Now onto the drinks...to save the budget I would like to do one punch rather than an open bar. Our friends always bring drinks but I would still like to provide them with something tasty (preferably with rum and that pairs with stew should we go that route)...and b friendly on the budget.
I know there are a lot of fruity punches out there which I'm open too should I decide to abandon the stew idea and go with a Caribbean feast instead (again at a loss of what to do).
I'm hoping to build a cardboard barrel to house the punch like this
http://artifygivecreative.com/2013/11/05/the-magic-of-cardboard-and-paper/butterbeer/
So please if you have suggestions or recipes that you've tried and approved I would hugely appreciate your input...especially with the punch, we are not huge drinkers so I'm at a total loss..
Problem is I have no idea what to serve
Or should we just do appetizers? I love the thought of appetizers but other than trays filled abundantly with meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables I'm at a loss for theme finger foods. I've found several cutesy appetizers but aside from Roasted Parrot (wings) I've found them to be more kid like than I want.
Now onto the drinks...to save the budget I would like to do one punch rather than an open bar. Our friends always bring drinks but I would still like to provide them with something tasty (preferably with rum and that pairs with stew should we go that route)...and b friendly on the budget.
I know there are a lot of fruity punches out there which I'm open too should I decide to abandon the stew idea and go with a Caribbean feast instead (again at a loss of what to do).
I'm hoping to build a cardboard barrel to house the punch like this
http://artifygivecreative.com/2013/11/05/the-magic-of-cardboard-and-paper/butterbeer/
So please if you have suggestions or recipes that you've tried and approved I would hugely appreciate your input...especially with the punch, we are not huge drinkers so I'm at a total loss..