Post #359481 by ChefFrank on Wed, Feb 6, 2008 5:40 AM

Maybe instead of carting all the ingredients for Tiki drinks around, you could get some of those little cans of pre-made Mai Tai? Fill up a bin with ice, throw a couple of dozen of those cans in, and you won't have to stop drinking to mix a new one.

Actually, many years ago, I hosted a "tacky" party. The highlight was a buffet of cheap cold cuts and jello salads. I outdid myself on the appetizers, though: Ants on a log, cubes of Velveeta on Ritz crackers with a slice of stuffed olive on top, held together with a frilly pick, and cans of spray cheese. Also, the generic beer ran freely. I put together a "party tape" of 147 different versions of "Feelings" to set the mood.

The best, though, was the guest list. "A" list people were sent an invitation that said it was a tacky party, and to dress accordingly. The "B" list guests were just invited to a party, "Come as you are".

A good time was had by all the "A" list people.