Bunchland

Every good party needs some good food. Here are our suggestions for keeping guests happy as they ring in the new year

Party food needs to be delicious, but it also needs to look great. And if you’re hosting a kid-and-parent party, it also needs to be fun. Here’s our proposed New Year’s Eve party menu:

Popcorn Bar

How party-friendly is popcorn? Very. How easy is a popcorn bar? Way. To set up a popcorn bar, find 3-5 large bowls and place them together on a table. Find a popcorn scoop for each bowl. (We think measuring cups work well.)

We’re fond of popping popcorn on the stove in a large pot with some vegetable oil, but your favourite, plain microwave popcorn works just as well.  Read more...

Debra Novack of LOLcandy shares tips for creating an unforgettable candy bar at your next party

“Candy is the only reason you want to live when you’re a kid. Ages zero through 10, candy is your life, there’s nothing else. Family, friends, school — they’re only obstacles in the way of getting more candy.”

Wise words from Jerry Seinfeld. We’re certainly fans of the sweet stuff around here. So we fully endorse the idea of setting up a candy bar at your next gathering. You can have a blast setting them up, and your party guests will have something to munch on throughout the night.

Before you get busy designing your own candy bar, check out these tips from Debra of LOLcandy.

1. Choose a theme for your candy table. You can go with a colour theme to match your party décor, but keep in mind that you want candies your guests love to eat. Ask for everyone’s favourite candies, and include these on your table.  Read more...