Moroccan Dinner Party

Theme parties are always fun, the essence of Moroccan food is a communal style of eating with many dishes shared by the family or guests, this is why hosting a Moroccan party can be specially entertaining.

Setting the scene:

An Important part of Moroccan culture is making guests feel welcome, the party scene should have a relaxed and welcoming feeling

1. Rug @ the world Market ($45.00), or use any old area rug you have around the house.

2. For tablecloth go to you local fabric supplier and buy some bright color fabric ($12.00 x Yard), If you want to save use only one fabric in you table. Buy extra for coordinated napkins.

3. Toss pillows starting @ 14.99. saving tip: gather every pillow from around your hose, line them on both sides of the table and throw a bright color fabric over them.

4. Lighting: set the mood with some Moroccan style lights, Teardrop garden candels ($20.00), Mini Punch Lanterns ( $12.00).

5. Centerpiece: Moroccan dinners are composed of various dishes, so your centerpiece should be simple, that way the table won’t look overcrowded. Moroccan Candle Holders ($25.00), Moroccan candle holder ($19.00)

Dinnerware:

1. Drinking: Moroccan dinner is traditionally serves with tea, Te Glasses (6 for $38.00), Tea Pot ($18.00).

2. Food is served in Tagines (24.00), you can buy one for your main dish, and serve the other dishes in regular serving dishes.

Music:

1. Morocan Spirit ($18.00)

For Fun:

Going all out:

If you’re planning a Moroccan party for a lot of guests, rent or replicate Moroccan tent.

Cocktail:

Charbay Moroccan Cocktail
From About Cocktails

2 oz Charbay Pomegranate Vodka
1/2 oz cardamom-infused simple syrup, recipe follows
1/2 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz pomegranate puree or juice

1. Pour the vodka, cardamom simple syrup, lemon juice and pomegranate puree in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake well.

2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Serves 1.

Cardamom Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1/4 cup whole cardamom
2 cups sugar

1. Bring water and cardamom to a boil.
2. Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
3. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
4. Keep in the refrigerator for 3 days, then remove the cardamom
5. Serve in Moroccan tea glasses or martini glass.

The food:

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