MOMENTS IN MAY

May has the rich promise of warm days and tantalizing nights. The stars are bright and the very smell of the air says “New”. Winter is a thought from the past, and Summer is a hope for the future. How about some great party ideas for this fabulous month of May? Here are some suggestions: A MERRY MAY BREAKFAST Grapefruit Baskets, Scrambled Eggs with Green Peppers, Baked Sausages, Panfried Pineapple slices, Sweet Rolls, Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Crushed Strawberries, and Beverage Table Decor: Fresh Daffodils or Brightly colored tulips in pots A SPRING LADIES’ TEA Assorted miniature sandwiches on croissants, Tea or Coffee, Meringue Mushrooms, Marshmallow Baskets and Strawberry Sherbet (Light - but very gracious) Table Decor: Pastel flowers in clear vases with lace-trimmed scarves PRE MEMORIAL DAY END OF YEAR DINNER for School Officials/Employees Creamed lobster and mushrooms on toast points, stuffed cucumbers with chicken or tuna salad, Condiment tray (olives, pickles, cocktail onions, tomato slices w/mozzarella cheese), strawberry parfaits Table Decor: Plain china plates w/rich green napkins/gold rings/and Crystal Goblets, sprigs of fragrant lilac blooms in gold-edged vases, and gold/white confetti around vase bases May is an inspiration in itself and it lends itself to very elegant and formal affairs. It is not too hot outside (for the comfort of your guests) and yet the gentle breezes carry a vision of June, which bursts into all those Summertime activities we all love. Let’s make the most of May and truly enjoy what it has to offer. ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002