Saturday, September 28, 2013

THE GRAND DINNER GALA CELEBRATION


HOUSE SITTERS PRESENTATION #3  FINALE
 I've pulled out my cook book I brought from the old country, so boo tiful and 100 scary years old, I always have to brush the cob webs off, darn those cobs, they are everywhere...I have got to decide the menu for tomorrow nights dinner before I go to bed...what will we have?  I had to put back on my chef clothes to give me inspiration...
" Yes Muffin, you are right thats perfect, I think our guests will love the mixed grill", so they can have a choice...kisses for you muffin, now get off my shoulder before you fall through."
 Ahhh the mixed grill,  lightly baked brain, sauteed liver or grilled heart with garlic and Fresh Green onions...I'm so glad we all agree, now I can go to bed....I can hear Andrew snoring away like he was howling at the moon...aohhhhhhhh..they all sound like a pack of wolves in there...yikes!!!!
Our guests are gone for the day, they are taking a tour of all the wonderful things this town has to offer, Andrew will show them the Antwell Stone Yard, The Fulton Bone Yard..and of course the Museum of Terror, you know,  just all the perfect places....
 Yummy yum yum, these are such premium cuts, I hope our guests appreciate the quality cuts of these meats, no matter which one they choose.....
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Who wouldn't love the fresh liver, sauteed in garlic......
Cooking can be messy," Splat" squish. plop" it's a good thing we all love it just warmed...ahhh  and still juicy...
"No Muffin, take your little friend and go, no fresh brains for you....not even a sticky  lick...

Can you just smell this fresh meat, ahhh makes my mouth water, "I know, you too."Everyone is home and getting dressed for dinner...
 Ahh our guests are dressed for dinner..:"oh Countess you look stunning, with that beautiful flower brooch in your hair, is it  from your family jewels?"....I see it even has it's own little body guard that sits beside the stone...I hadn't counted on another guest, oh well...   Is she wearing the smooookey eye too....hummmmmm...
Ohhhhh there seems to be a mist in the air,  an eerie kind of mist, just like the mist in the air of Transylvania...a spooky moist thickness surrounds us everywhere..I thought I heard the howling of wolves in the distance but Andrew tells me it's just Tina, that scary walking fury hors d'oeuvre they keep as a pet....worrisome!!!
Tonight all you will hear is giggles and yelps from some tipsy  goulie ghouls....the sounds of a good night...
 I am wearing my broach in my hair too.......
Everyone seems to be loving the starter dish, stuffed flies,marinated thickworm, peppery red blood sauce and I have already eaten the marinated imported mouse.....Ben has it all over his face...you see...I told you he was always around her for the snacks....he is such a fatso......
The count is telling another funny story and the Countess is his biggest fan...she just laughs and laughs and laughs....."and then the ghouls and goblins came running through the graveyard, blood curdling screams then scare people to death"...He He He.. thats one thing we don't have to worry about..."Oh Count I love this story, "  ♥
" My dear you have outdone yourself, this looks divine,...you have to catch them before they crawl off the plate."
Those triggers are everybodys favorite, be careful cause they will start nibbling on the entree...... ok dive in everyone.....
"Yes Muffin, there is always some for you my pet

Phyllis made these napkin rings and napkins, they are so beautiful, they were in the buffet drawer, I am sure she will not mind if we use them.......
The fun witch hats were in the closet, with their large black overcoats, we will be sure to put them back when we  finish our celebration...
We get to put them on soon....I'm so excited......I think I"m  drooling.......
Oh my gosh, would you look at this dessert it is absolutely  boo tiful...My dear I  must have the recipe for this beauty...
Oh so glad you love the presentation..
I am going to go check on the twins and make sure they are not sleeping under the bed again or in the drawers...they are such rascals, they can fit in anywhere...
"Oh Andrew you are just so funny I could just give you a great big bite...He He He."
"Slow down Countess, your letting those cocktails get the best of you, you must give them time to soak in or your gonna make a mess on these chairs...oh nooooo."
"Count is there something in your mouse-tache, watch out it's moving, Oh there,  it crawled out"
He He He thats the thing about mouse-taches, they are like a catch all, just like Sir Ben...hahahahah
I keep leaning toward the candle light, who was it that said we all look better in candle light, well I am taking no chances...it makes my bones look like polished ivory...
I have been using a special polish on my bones, I found it  in the cupboard, it is called Pledge....I must find out where Phyllis buys this and get me some to take home...smells so lemony too.....
woooo I think I am getting a little woozy....
It's time for our hats.......and more drinks...
Our hats are so sweet...
My face is getting so red, could it be one of the ingredients in my drink....maybe that snake extract....naaaaaaa
"Yes, thank you I would love another cock-tail with my dessert......
"Oh thank you Count, it, is a lovely neck-lace, it is made by goblins on the Mont Blanc river from the vertebra of the wombat spine....
It has been such fun entertaining them, I will be sad to see them leave...I am happy they are enjoying  the dessert cocktail and the Cognac muffin fluff with the candied spider garnish...
This drink is delish my dear, it is wolf's blood with snake extract and of course the Russian vodka, love the crushed goat nails around the rim of the glass, it just adds a little crunch to the drink....
A toast to you one and all, we are here to say goodbye to you..The Count and Countess will be leaving in the morning and we will be going home tomorrow night....This is the last edition of the three part series of Agatha and Andrew and the twins house sitting ,swimming, resting, sight seeing,reading,cooking and entertaining royalty...Halloween awaits all of us so we will say goodbye for now and we loved meeting you.

This Halloween presentation has been posted  early enough to perhaps inspire you to go above and beyond and have some fun for your celebration....Phyllis will be back for her usual posting and I hope we can come back again...in the mean time watch out for the bats, black cats and things that go bump in the night......Agatha  PS  " I hope she invites us back  next year, what fun"
                                   
SOURCES  

Black witch hats-1.99 at Michaels-painted black and black netting and rhinestones attached and some spiders and little ball stickers, spiders and  feathers stuck in are from Michaels
Desserts-cupcake holders from tj maxx, spray painted black with rhinestones glued on and  Styrofoam
balls cut in half dipped in white glue and dipped in faux snow..spider from Michaels glued on top
Chef Hat-from a mans white shirt, cut and glue gunned into a hat...
Apron-cut from a 12.00 tablecloth from Marshals with 4 napkins and a table runner from the same piece
Skeletons-Costco
Hors d'oeuvre bugs and critters-The Dollar Tree-sprayed and painted to dull down their bright colors
Candelabras-Michaels 40%off
Large Bugs on napkin rings-2 for 1.00 at the Dollar Tree plus a rhinestone glued on top
The Mice and rats and rodents and snakes are from everywhere..mostly the Dollar Tree.I have painted them and muted them because they were in the kids dept and were all bright colors....
Packages of meat-The Dollar Tree (love the packages of meat)   ♥♥♥♥♥
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

V.I.P. HORS D' OEUVRE PARTY

HOUSE SITTERS PRESENTATION # 2

I hope you didn't miss the first day of our house sitting, if you did it is directly under this post....there will be A total of three....
I am so excited, the party is tonight and I have a million things to prepare ...I have been so busy I haven't had time to eat, I hope I will survive until the guests arrive...I am as thin as a rail now....
I know they will love the spider bites, I have served them before, the stuffed flies are always a hit, crickets of course and some other wonderful surprises, marinated mice is one of my favorites...anyone for a taste?
It is so hard to read the tiny words in this old book, even with glasses, I hope I got the measurements right...
The stuffed flies are just so juicy, I have to stop snacking and get busy cooking......nom nom nom
It is hard to keep the critters in the bowl, I always like them as fresh as possible for my guests, they are Royalty you know...Get off my hand and get in that bowl .....
Oh, I have to tell you, you don't know what you are missin, these imported marinated mice are so wonderful...I wish I could share the recipe..but I promised I would take it to my grave....they are just bite size....ahhhh
You are lucky you are a domestic mouse or you would be in this bowl with them...Domestic critters are not eatable, to tough and chewy....This is Muffin, he travels with us to visit his cousins here....
Oh the spider bites are perfect as usual, they are my regular stand by, crunchy and a little salty....
I can't believe I am finished and all I have to do is get dressed and the drinks will be served...yay
The hor d'oeuvres turned out so perfect, I know they are going to be a  hit...
The spider bites are yummy..
The house critters have all ready started nibbling, where are your manners, so hard to train them...
These stuffed flies are so plump and juicy, a little red peppery sauce is the perfect touch...
The sauteed mantis is the tastiest dish and one of the Counts favorites, they are harvested from the banks of the old ironside river in Slavokia...The entire township runs for the river in hopes of catching a few...it is something to see....we call them crispy triggers....
Get out of there, guests are first...those mantis are very expensive......

Thats better Muffin, such a good little critter, go along now...before someone mistakes you for a mouse bite.

The twins stopped in to say good night before bed, "finish those eyeball suckers kids"
We have never been able to do anything with that cowlick...oh well who cares when you have those adorable green eyes.....
 Sticky, really sticks to your ribs, but sooo good....I know you are thinkin she looks just like her mother....
Tomorrow is a big day at the pool and then I am preparing a beautiful dinner..for their last night here.
 Everyone loves my hat, I had friends help me pick it out....it's perfect, don't you think....
The Countess brought her critter, Sir Ben, he is always sitting on her shoulder.  I think he waits for the leftovers....who wouldn't..I think thats why he is so fat....
 Go on to bed kids, it's grown up time....tomorrow you can try to float again in the pool ...yay
Oh yes Countess I use to have a pet bat as well...his name was man, we used to call him bat man..
he he he, one of the neighborhood ghouls ate him...such a pity

The Countess  seems to be lovin the  hor d'oeuvres..."oh my dear Agatha, these snakes are so delicious, slippery but so tasty"
The Count is such a wonderful story teller, as long as he doesn't have to much to drink..."get me another scotch my dear"..seems to be in the middle of each story...
Andrew also loves a good cigar, like the Count, guess I will have to open a window..I think I'll have a Crown Royal.....seems so fitting..
The Count was given that medallion by a Russian Czar for his efforts in men's couture for the thinner man....ohhhhh
Excuse me Count, did you just drop that Centipede hors d on Phyllis's new couch???????she is gonna kill us ... and I don't think I could go through that again....... 
Oh, the Countess has the most boo tiful jewels, do you see them, I am just waiting around for them to fall off those bony fingers....lol...she did not even put them on until she arrived, guess she thought they would fall off in the car....
You can tell the Countess is feeling a little buzz, I can tell her head is bobbin along with the music...she is gonna stand up and take the floor any minute with her rendition of Lady GaGa, you go girl...
Oh Count, your stories are just so wonderful, love hearing about the old country and all the scary goolie relatives in the old castle...ahhhh the homeland..the acres of graveyards, the ghosts flying through the rooms when the moon is out oh  and the howls in the misty night, oh I miss the homeland.
Every shot my mouth is full of food, have you noticed, oh well, I'm a foodie..
Everyone is getting a little tipsy, good thing they are spending the night...is this room swaying???
Andrew, what happened to those pumpkins for the buffet...hummmmmmm
Brrrrrp, Oh excuse me, I am feeling so bloated I can't eat another bite,..."Oh Countess your so frail like a bag of bones, please have just one more spider bite before bed...or you will be skulking around looking for them when we are sound asleep...
Don't worry folks, these hors d won't go to waste, the house critters will be on them so fast it will make your skull spin....
Count DEAR, I believe it is time for us to retire to the sleeping quarters, or what ever they call that box we sleep in...you've had enough to drink....you know you need to watch your liver!!!!!.I can see it from here...
Yes I know Andrew you can't hold your liquor, I mean you literally can't hold your liquor!!!!!
 Oh Agatha you can always see right through people...he he he
 Oh I am so pleased the party has gone so well, I do have to say the Count and Countess love their cocktails....and thats the kind of house guest we love...
Crunch crunch crunch crunch....gulp gulp gulp....
I don't think I can eat another bite, well maybe just one before I explode and split a rib....

Thank you Andrew for bringing in the pumpkins, I love the color...
She is stunning isn't she, even with her mouth full the Countess is so exotic....no wonder she has her own castle..
I hope nothing leaks out on that couch...
Right this way folks and I will show you to your room...what a wonderful evening...
"Yes Sir Ben, we are sleepy....off to bed we go....

The perfect ending to the perfect evening....ahhhh this feels great...
What a great party Agatha...My bones are aching honey...tomorrow is another day...Thanks everyone for stopping by for a visit and leaving a comment...Love to hear from you  and don't forget the last episode will be in a few days where pictures of the Grand Dinner Party will be the last meal for us as house sitters....we all have to get back to the home land before Halloween, it is a very important time for us and them too...at the end of the last post there will be a listing of all the diy items and where everything was purchased in case you are inspired to celebrate Halloween   in your own spooky way   betweennapsontheporch  romantichome   astrollthrulife   thededicatedhouse   thetablescaper  thriftydecorchick 
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