A Feast For Father’s Day

For an unusual treat for Father this year why not help the children organize a surprise picnic in the garden to celebrate his special day, incorporating a red, black and white theme in support of our football team.

·         Adorn the lawn or driveway with festive touches such as red, black and white balloons tied together with miniature T&T flags.

·        Arrange pots of red and white anthuriums around the picnic area.

·        Display bright red bottled drinks in a clear glass bowl with plenty of ice

·        Set the table with a snowy white cloth decorated with the national flag as the centre piece.  Trim the corners of the cloth with flowing red ribbons and hot-glue red and black beads onto clear glass votives.

·        Ask the children to make place settings using white card decorated with red and black designs. 

·        Place a clear finger bowl at each setting, filled with water, shiny  black pebbles and float red petals on the surface.

·        Place red and black berries in a pitcher of iced water and add scented herbs to make a fragrant, non-alcoholic drink.

·        If the man of the house has a hammock, make it more inviting with the addition of a collection of cushions temporarily trimmed with red and black ribbon.

Get the children involved in preparing the food by choosing simple but appetizing dishes.

·        Cream cheese dip (tinted with a little red colouring) with crackers or nachos.

·        Buffalo wings with a zesty dip

·        Curried shrimps on skewers

·        Pizza pieces

·        Mini burgers

·        If you have invited guests, and need a rather more substantial meal, make a huge bowl of chilli with red and black beans and serve with baskets of crackers.

Finally, ask the children to rehearse a few, well chosen words to bring tears and laughter to this very special family occasion.

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