Italian Theme Party
Under The Tuscan Sun Backyard Party
An Italian theme party instantly makes you think of vineyards. Rows of baby green vines that manage somehow to march in arrow-straight formation up the gently rolling hillsides,
bounded by single files of darker green cypress trees, snaking sandy roads leading to rust-colored farmhouses
and moss-coated castles basking in the Tuscan Sun. Now you can bring the taste and colors of Tuscany right to
your backyard with my easy step by step party plan.
Under the Tuscan Sun Party Invitations
Here are two great invitation options for your Italian theme party.
Tuscany View Invitation
Tuscan Door Invitation
Invitation Wording
Join Us For "A Taste of Tuscany"
Follow with your party information
Tuscan Table
Bring the colors of Tuscany to your table
To set up your buffet table use the moire sage table cover on your buffet table.
Display the food on
satin gold scallopped rectangular or large round tray
or/and
satin copper scalloped large round trays.
For your guests set out
gold square plates,
sienna square plates,
moire sienna luncheon napkins
and matching gold utensils.
In the center of your buffet table place a beautiful vase full of peach asiatic lilies and fresh italian ruscus.
Under The Tuscan Sun Menu
Under The Tuscan Sun Signature Cocktail
Start your guests off with a delicious
tuscan pear cocktail
made with grey goose lapoire flavored vodka.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 part Grey Goose La Poire Vodka
3/4 part limoncello
3/4 part ginger liqueur
1/2 part simple syrup
1 part orange juice
mint leaves for garnish
dried pears for garnish
Preparation:
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all of the ingredients.
Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat.
Strain into a rocks glass rimmed with sugar and filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with mint leaves and dried pears.
These two menus came from the fine cooking website. All of the recipes, shopping lists and timing is also on the website. Both menus work great for your tuscan theme party. Mix and match the two menus if that works better for you.
Finecooking Menu for Casual Antipasto Party
Prosciutto with Mainated Melon
Grilled Corn Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula & Ricotta Salata
Grilled Eggplant Marinated with Mint
Chickapea, Calamari & Zucchini Salad
Roasted Chicken Salad with Fennel & Black Olives
Summer Berry Pudding with Moscato Whipped Cream
Finecooking Menu for the Backyard Tuscan Party
Bruschetta with Herbed Tomatoes
Tuscan Grilled Chicken, Sausage & Sage Skewers
Fregola with Grill-Marinated Red Peppers & Zucchini
Spinach & Grilled Radicchio Salad
Rosemary-Garlic Oil
Grilled Fresh Figs with Ice Cream and Honey
Italian Party Music
You can not have an italian theme party without the sounds of Italy.
Dinner Classics: The Italian Album 
Dinner In Italy
Italian Party Murder Mystery
Tuscany is best known for it's art and wine so here is a murder mystery that pairs both art and wine together. If you choose to host a mystery party at your italian theme party then you will need to take into account there will be extra prep work needed and time, however hosting a mystery party is well worth the extra time you put into it.
The Art Gallery Murder
Ronnie MacIntosh, the famous artist, has arranged for a private art exhibition among friends before the Tate opens his work to the public. However when all the guests arrive MacIntosh is nowhere to be found - alive that is. Taking artwork to a new height Ronnie appears to have committed suicide and is found hung from the ceiling surrounded by empty bottles of expensive champagne. Beside him is a small plaque which reads: "Pickled Artist". As a career move it certainly increases the value of his sales - but did he really commit suicide, or was he in fact executed by one of the guests? The Art Gallery Murder is a simple to use, entertaining Murder Mystery appropriate for both first timers and regular players. With scripted dialogue to enhance the rounds, this murder mystery manages to mix art deco, canapes and wine with a murder most complex.
Special Note
Both menu's have great ideas for wine pairing so make sure you have enough wine glasses for your guests. Also prior to the party you will want to set up the coffee maker. Start the coffee 2.5 to 3 hours into your party so it will be ready when your guests are ready.
Have a Wonderful Italian Theme Party!
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