February 28, 2011

Oscars aftermath

After washing all the dishes late last night and cleaning up the mess, all that's left of our Oscars shindig is a cupcake stand and plastic martini glasses to take apart and pack away.

That and a bunch of Black Swan dinner leftovers, including cupcakes, black olive tapenade and goat cheese, tortilla chips, black bean and white cheddar soup, chocolate mousse, and a pitcher of white chocolate martinis. Alex left on a business trip today, so what's a girl to do but drink the whole thing herself? I wonder what time is too early to start.

38 comments:

  1. Larissa HollandFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    good grief, aren't YOU the themey SuperHostess? looks like a great party. I always love leftovers.

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  2. Jessica JonesFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I think this was my once-in-a-lifetime color matching food effort. Next year is a pajama party potluck.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Would you print the recipe for the cupcakes please (or mention the cookbook you got it from??) They look just like something my neighbor's mom used to make and I haven't been able to match it...

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Mmmm...leftovers are the best - ok, one of the best - things about hosting! Those look delicious.

    I also wanted to thank you for doing up the annual bingo sheets. My family and I always have a great time with them. Last night it was especially fun to hear my sister scream angrily at every winner, "TELL YOUR KIDS TO GO TO BED!!!!!" (She did not win.)

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  5. Jessica JonesFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Ha! That's excellent, Sara.

    Anonymous, see here for the cupcake recipe.

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  6. Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13February 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I hope you have another glass, I'm on my way to help finish off that pitcher! If you don't have a clean one, don't worry, you have some time since I'm coming from Nor Cal, ahem...

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  7. Grandma GFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Hey, you told me you had... and I quote... "chocolate mouse". Maybe you'd already been into the martinis??

    Mum

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  8. KillerBFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Ha, ha-- you're adorable.

    Hey! I totally printed out your Oscar Bingo cards and they were a smash hit at my Oscar-watching party. Good on you!

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  9. Dream on the waveFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Wauw! What a great spread and I am sure you enjoyed the leftovers. I know I would.....

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I love your way, and it's never early:)

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  11. cjmFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    How about the white cheddar soup recipe? This looks like an awesome party. Bookmarking the cupcake recipe. :)

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  12. J.February 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Start now. It's always 5 pm somewhere!

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  13. pamelaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    why can't you live next door to me?

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  14. AshleyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Wow- I wish I had a cool party like yours I could have went to last night!

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  15. MelindaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I'm panicking because I don't see a link for the recipes. I need that cupcake one bad. Help a sister out!

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  16. lpFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Looks like some pretty tasty leftovers.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks for the cupcake recipe link...I should have searched first and asked questions later...but I was too busy salivating. Can't wait to make them, thanks again!

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  18. Fabulous TerrahFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Thanks Jessica. Your blog now has me drooling.

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  19. Heather DaigleFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    If I wasn't grading papers, I'd help you with those martinis. Ah, what the heck! Still got any? I'm sure the students won't mind. :)

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  20. Alfred T. MahanFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    White chocolate "martinis"?!?

    I...you...*sigh*

    I'll wager there was no gin, no dry vermouth, and not an olive in sight near those creations, was there, Jess?

    "Boo! Boo! Boo!"

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  21. ChristyFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    maybe I missed it but could you please PLEASE send me a link for the white chocolate martini recipe? I nearly swooned in delight when I read that!

    missneusch at gmail dot com

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  22. KBFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Lovely!!! Now I'm going to have to get out of bed, go downstairs to the kitchen,rummage around and find something sweet.

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  23. jaclyn @ thelateafternoonFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    a black swan dinner menu? how clever! looks like it was a lovely and festive night!

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  24. JaneMarch 1, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    looking fabulous!!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I, too, would love it if you posted the white chocolate martini recipe. Thanks!!

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  26. able mabelMarch 1, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Those cupcakes are a favorite in this house! So easy, so yummy!!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Wow, what a cute party!! Wish i could have been there to try some of that yummy grub!

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  28. søtMarch 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Looks delicious! Enjoy!

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  29. micheleMarch 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I'd love to have the recipe for the black beand and white cheddar soup, as I am finishing up some black bean soup I made this weekend for lunch today!

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  30. ElizabethMarch 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    ooooh white chocolate martinis sound divine!! :)i vote that it's NEVER too early to start. haha!

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  31. Jessica JonesMarch 1, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Mahan, there was vodka. What can I say. Green olives didn't fit the color scheme.

    Here are some recipes.

    Black Swan martini I diluted the simple syrup I made with lots of water, since the white chocolate concoction was very sweet and I didn't want to add much more sugar.

    Amaretto chocolate mousse Dairy free for the vegan crowd. I used vanilla instead of the almond extract. Shelf-stable silken tofu in a box (not from the refrigerator section) worked great.

    Olive tapenade I doubled it and used 1/3 black olives from a can to save a little $ and make it blacker.

    Cheese soup

    Black bean soup The name of the recipe says it's spicy, but it wasn't. And I blended all of it in the blender, not just a portion of it. Make it the day before and it will be extra tasty.

    White salad I cut this in half, more or less. Used peeled apples instead of mushrooms and didn't top with cheese. Also didn't add much lettuce. Maybe a cup of iceberg, leaving out the greenest leaves. And white truffle oil? What the heck is that?

    Cupcakes

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  32. Jessica JonesMarch 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    P.S. I used vegetable broth in the black bean soup, not chicken.

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  33. Lisa BrownMarch 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    How fun and looks yummy!

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  34. kansasgirl1March 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I love party leftovers! when you eat them, it's like having your own little decadent party . . . with no witnesses!

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  35. RebeccaramaMarch 1, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    This stuff looks good! I wish I was at your Oscar party!

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  36. BethMarch 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Those cupcakes look delicious!

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  37. Christine E-EMarch 2, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    leftovers? looks like the "perfect" reason to have your girlfriends over (mid-week parties are the best! plus it makes the weekwork fly by)... what fun decorations! adding the recipes to my "husband's recipe file" (he does the cooking)!!

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  38. JDMarch 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I ran across your blog today and love it....I also love black bottom cupcakes! I have been making them for almost 20 years and have never run across anyone else who makes them...after seeing these I am really craving some!

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