Host: Fall Pinterest Party

The latest phenomena that I was exposed to was a Pinterest party. With pitch-in style dining provided by all guests, it was an easy edible win for those who came hungry. From pumpkin dip, Brie and apple crescent rolls, ham and cheese hawaiian sliders with poppyseed dressing as well as cheesy, tomato artichoke wontons to chocolate chip cookies, chocolate eclair and warm, spiked apple cider. The fun didn't stop there – all guests brought pumpkins for decorating. Paint and gem stickers littered the table where the food stood only moments before. With help from Pinterest (of course), pretty, scary and detailed pumpkins took shape. 

My contributions included the chocolate eclair and the spiced/spiked cider. To make this delectable drink, follow these instructions:

1. Add 3 cups cider for every 1 cup of carmel apple vodka (Smirnoff worked well and ran about $10) into a large pot (I added 9 cups cider/3 cups vodka for this recipe). 
2. Heat on the stove until it becomes warm. Refrain from boiling as the vodka will begin to evaporate.
3. Once warm, pour into pitcher (over 1 sliced apple) and serve with brown sugar rimmed glasses!

To rim the glasses we rubbed sliced apples along the edge. This helps the sugar stick (especially against plastic) better than water.

Viola! Spiced/spiked cider and the brown sugar rimmed glasses. Be sure to slice apples to float on top of your cider for flavor and visual appeal. Don't forget to show off your libation in a glass pitcher!

Here's the delectable spread in all of it's homemade Pinterest glory.

Furthermore, I doubt the pumpkins need explaining. Here is the end product.

Thanks for stopping by the Humble Hammock. Do come back :)

Cara