There are loads of convenience products on the market that promise to make having parties easier, but how many of them really make you look like a rock star? Seriously. There’s a lot of crappy tasting ‘gourmet’ food out there and tons of useless gadgets and gizmos. But for every 5 or 10 of these false promises only one or two really great items exist that can make a self-catered party more stylish and delicious.
For me, perfect items in this category look and taste homemade; they’re such great quality that people may think you made them yourself and even it they know you didn’t, they still think you’re brilliant for knowing about such smart products.
Lesley Stowe’s Raincoast Crisps are a product that falls into this category. Sure I could make them, but why would I when she’s done the hard work for me? Likewise, All the Best Cheese Straws taste as better than many homemade versions I’ve tried. Now I have a new item to add to my party pantry: Tipsy Skewers. Perfect for Caesars, great in martinis and even lovely to serve at stand up parties with charcuterie (try wrapping each skewer in a whisper thin slice of salami – delish!)
Do you have any items that you keep on hand for adding panache to parties and get-togethers?
