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Saturday, February 25, 2006
Prom party to-go on your way to Edsa
The Edsa Revolution, also referred to as the People Power Revolution and the Philippine Revolution of Feb. 25, 1986, was mostly a nonviolent mass demonstration in the Philippines.
Four days of peaceful action by millions of Filipinos in Metro Manila led to the downfall of the authoritarian regime of President Ferdinand Marcos and the installation of Corazon Aquino as president.
Edsa stands for Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, a main highway in Metro Manila and the main site of the demonstrations.
Unfortunately www.wikipedia.com does not list what food thousands of Filipinos and the key players ate on that day. Probably lugaw, quickie sandwiches, tinned food fare, like sardines and sausages, and the great Pinoy invention, “ice water” (a small plastic bag filled with cold water).
While this page is trying to remember Edsa through food, the above hardly stands the stare of the reader, and so, as a cop out, this story focuses on prom party food.
An easy graduation buffet is the perfect way for the parents to enjoy the celebration along with the guests. It’s a time for the graduates to start life but also an opportunity to honor all the people who have shared in their accomplishments. Take it from www.rexanne.com for prom party ideas to-go.
Work Ahead. Preparing the food a couple of days ahead helps reduce a last-minute rush and confusion. Serve simple, but inviting foods. Foods don’t have to require a lot of time to look like a work of art or be tasty and inviting.
A buffet set-up is easiest, if the graduation party is in an open-house format.
Serve a menu to match the theme of the party if you are using a specific theme, or serve traditional teen favorites, such built-to-order nachos, mini pizzas or burgers and hot dogs. Serve nonalcoholic drinks, like Margaritas and cherry party punch (fruit cocktail in your choice of fruit juice).
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include honey barbecue chicken, meatballs, salads, veggies and dip, and an assortment of fresh fruits with dip. Dessert can be bought from the bakery (don’t kill yourself trying to make Black Forest cake).
Remember that you will much rather have leftovers than a sparse spread at your buffet line.
Use disposable tableware, a good quality paper plate and disposable plastic glasses. For a touch of “diplomacy,” roll white buffet napkins (paper or cloth) around flatware and hold them together with small tassels or ribbons.
Now you’re ready to face the guests and your graduate more than ready to start his or her own life.
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