Ice Wine Truffles!

A few years ago I had the pleasure of traveling to beautiful Victoria Island, Canada.  One of the things I remember the most is seeing Ice Wine in just about everything... teas, hard candy and chocolate to name a few.

After returning home, I decided to do a little research and see if I could find a bottle of Ice Wine and make my own Ice Wine Truffles.  It wasn't easy finding the Ice Wine, but when I set my mind to do something, I don't stop.  The first thing that came to mind while making the truffles, was how to display them.  They were too special to line up on a tray, in a candy wrapper.  Immediately it came to me, a cluster of grapes!
 

Ice Wine Truffles

 

Aged to Perfection - Part IV

How to host a Italian themed dinner party.  Is this what you're wondering?  Take a look and see how it all came together.

Aged to Perfection

Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Have you ever made Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves?  I'm not sure why I wanted to try, but I did and they turned out so pretty.

Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

Aged to Perfection - Part III

If you haven't already viewed part one and deux of this party, be sure and do so!  Now I'm going to take you into the dining room where I set up THE buffet table.  Everything I used on the table were things I already had on hand.  Well, maybe I had some of the things because I just bought them.

Italian Themed Buffet Table

Aged to Perfection - Part Deux

You know how I always like to have a play list for my parties, this was no exception.  I found this CD and everyone really enjoyed it.  The perfect background music for the party.

Countryside Italy

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Biscotti Recipe

Well, you asked and I try to please!  So I will share the Biscotti Recipe I used for the Party.

PB & Chocolate Biscotti

Italian Themed Birthday - Aged to Perfection!

Today, I'm sharing the party I hosted for my mom's 75th Birthday. I decided to go all out with an Italian theme.

Italian Theme Party Table