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Savory Sight: Beautiful Kentucky Derby Cake

YumSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:06:28 -0700

Somehow, a themed cake makes the party. People will lick their lips at any delicious dessert, but the wonderfully thematic cake will be talked about afterwards.

This past weekend TeamSugar member eclaireassuch held a Kentucky Derby Party and created a fantastic cake to go along with it. She decorated a chocolate-nutella cake with intricate red roses — like the ones the winner wears — and topped that with a ring of horses.

After the tragic end where Eight Belles died, she knocked one of the horses over. She admits now, it was probably in poor taste. Yet, I still have to admire her creation. What do you guys think? Despite the dark humor, don't you want to just dive head first into that ring of roses?!

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Come Party With Me: Kentucky Derby — The Look

partysugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:03:09 -0700

Let the official Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs poster inspire the look for your Kentucky Derby party. First cover the dining table in a simple white cloth. Next add splashes of color with the accessories.

Sprinkle horse and jockey confetti down the middle of the table. Bright blue plates pop against the white cloth. Red napkins contrast with the plates and match the confetti. Purple flowers are regal and festive.

If you can, splurge on authentic metal julep glasses. Add, fun novelty items — a horse stuffed animal, a book about horse racing wages — that will spark conversation among guests.

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Come Party With Me: Kentucky Derby — Drinks

partysugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:31:29 -0700

The mint julep — a refreshing mint whiskey cocktail — is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Naturally, one should offer guests the potent concoction at a watching party. This classic recipe features a mint-infused simple syrup so don't wait until the last minute to make it.

Traditionally mint juleps are served in special silver glasses, but they're equally delicious in any festive glass. For the mint julep recipe,

Yummy Link: Mint Julep Cupcakes

YumSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:07 -0700

If you weren't keen on serving a buttermilk pie at your Kentucky Derby party — although I'm not sure why you wouldn't be! — then try these Mint Julep Cupcakes instead. Just don't suck up the frosting with the straw! — Cupcakequeen on Flickr

Come Party With Me: Kentucky Derby — Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:14 -0700

Keeping up with the Southern style dinner menu, serve guests a classic down home dessert at your Kentucky Derby party. A buttermilk pie has a creamy, buttery filling with a slight tang from fresh lemon juice. It's a humble, but incredibly delicious dessert.

Purchase authentic Bourbon balls and offer guests a chocolate alternative to the buttermilk pie. For the pie recipe,

Come Party With Me: Kentucky Derby — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:45 -0700

This Saturday America's oldest sporting event — the Kentucky Derby — is taking place. To celebrate, round up some friends for a horse-race watching party. At the afternoon affair serve a lunch menu with dishes that are inspired by the South.

Start things off with ham biscuits and pimento cheese toasts. For the first course, serve a green salad with roasted asparagus. After the race invite everyone to join you at the table for shrimp and grits.

To take a look at these delectable recipes,

Happy Hour: Brandy Julep

YumSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:28:33 -0700

The weather warmed up this weekend, and a wonderfully refreshing drink was definitely a must. Looking for inspiration, I flipped through the latest issue of Imbibe magazine and came across a Brandy Julep. With a Kentucky Derby Party just around the corner, I knew I had found my drink. It's a sweet treat for a hot day, and a nice twist on a classic cocktail. To get the recipe,

Come Party With Me: Kentucky Derby — Invite

partysugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:30:17 -0700

It may seem funny to have an entire party based around a race that lasts only a couple of minutes, but this week, I'm planning a Kentucky Derby party. The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that takes place on the first Saturday of every May. At the party bets will be placed, delicious Southern-inspired cuisine will be consumed, and the race will be watched. To get everyone excited for the event, I'm sending an invite with a horse-race collage. The collage evokes the momentum and speed of the race while showing the grace and strength of the horses. The text includes phrases that are commonly used at the track.

To see how I made it,

Happy Hour: Kentucky Derby Mint Julep

YumSugar — Sat, 05 May 2007 07:51:19 -0700

Well folks, if you don't already know, the 133rd Kentucky Derby is happening today. And while you probably won't be down at Churchill Downs watching the race in person, you can bring a little bit of the atmosphere home. Folks, I'm talking about the Mint Julep - the traditional Derby Day drink. A refreshing drink made with bourbon, mint and sugar, the Mint Julep has been the historical drink served at the Derby. Over 80,000 mint juleps will be served today, so why not make it 80,001. To check out the official recipe,