Fancy yourself a kitchen kamikaze? Are you a brilliant baker who makes tip-top tarts, can’t-miss cakes, and pies to please a princess?
Put your skills to the test by throwing a bake-off in your Florham Park apartment. Bake-offs are just what they sound like; every guest brings a treat, then you chat, laugh, and drink a few glasses of wine while judges award prizes to their favorite baked goods. It’s a good-natured, creative twist on the dinner party, and it has endless variations.
Here are some ideas:
Themes. Do you want to feature treats from Britain, France, or the West Indies? What about those inspired by Harry Potter or Downton Abbey? You could limit the evening to cupcakes, pies, or breads, or leave the treat up to your guests. Decorate accordingly, and choose music, like the classic “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch”, to get mouths watering!
Preparation. Confirm recipe choices with your guests to ensure variety. Clean out your fridge, and have extra containers/foil on hand so guests can sample everything.
Judging. It’s all in fun, so it’s best to judge by secret ballot. To promote objectivity, if possible, don’t disclose who brought what. Consider several categories, like Favorite Dish, Best Presentation, and Most Creative. Bragging rights are normally a sufficient prize, but it’s fun to raise the stakes by offering a bottle of wine.
Bake-offs are a fun, low-stress way to hang out with friends and fill your Florham Park apartment with delicious food.
Bon appetit!