I *heart* theme parties
Once (pre-vegan), I threw a Jungle-themed ice cream party, complete with monkey tails (pretzels), elephant droppings (Hershey’s kisses), baby elephant droppings (chocolate chips), and even zebra dandruff (shredded coconut). In retrospect, these might not have been the most-appetizing choices for ice cream topping names… but the point is that I go all out for theme parties!
If more of my friends were around this summer, and if my own schedule weren’t so busy, I would definitely throw a Harry Potter party tomorrow, in honor of the final movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. Although the fantasy genre has never been my favorite, I am a big HP fan thanks to my sister who forced me to read the books. (This doesn’t mean I’m going to see the movie at midnight. I’m not that much of a die-hard fan!)
Since circumstances do not permit me to throw a party for real, I can at least share my ideas for such a theme party. And if you’re not a Harry fan, do not worry. Tomorrow I’ll be back with a new dessert recipe, unrelated to Harry Potter.
Supply your guests with Magic Cookie-Dough Wands.
Chocolate coating and sprinkles are optional. But chocolate chips are not optional! Remember: the wands will choose the wizards guests.
Treat them to Chocolate Peanut Butter Castles.
Someone left a comment on the post, saying the fudge looked like castles (with chocolate-chip turrets). Now, every time I look at the photo, I see castles—like Hogwarts!
Satisfy their thirst with Butter Beer Milkshakes.
Really, these are pineapple floats. But they look kinda like the drinks Harry Potter and his friends order in the Three Broomsticks. Be sure to serve the floats in beer mugs for the full effect.
For the ginger in your life: Raw Gingerbread Men.
These are dedicated to those loveable gingers, The Weasleys: Fred, George, Ginny, Ron, Charlie, and Bill. Okay, maybe even Percy too.
Get creative with Every Flavor Beans.
Feel free to change up the spices. Make Bertie Bott proud. But please, spare your guests and stay away from the earwax!
Beware of the evil Chocolate Bludgers.
They are highly addictive. On the bright side, chocolate provides a good defense against dementors. Or, at least, that’s what Professor Lupin says.
Questions of the Day:
Have you ever been to a theme party?
What types of theme parties would be fun to throw?
Theme parties I’ve organized or been to: Disney Princess, Masquerade, Santa, Hawaiian, Pirate, Fifties…
Oh, and of course this Pajama Party.
Sophie says
Ohmygosh I love this post, Harry Potter practically sums up my childhood, half the pages are loose in my copy of book 1 as I read it so much! Definitely want to try the ‘Every Flavor Beans’ they look tasty 🙂
Jesse @ Happy Go Lucky Vegan says
I love theme parties also! I use to throw Murder Mystery Parties just so I could theme up the food! Your ideas are terribly clever – and I’d love to try the wands at the very least. Great post!
Russ says
I almoooooost went to see it at midnight! But that’s a bit too hardcore even for me. Watching it was a bit emotional, the end of an era…! But it was a super film.
Every flavour bean sounds like an awesome idea! (Just leave out the gross flavours!)
Kristina says
We had a Potter theme party, too!! Check it out: http://sopranointherealworld.blogspot.com/2011/07/potter-party.html
My husband and I were pretty proud of our creations 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Looks awesome! I love the cupcakes!
Tanner says
I threw a gingerbread house-decorating party! It was so much fun! I had so much leftover candy though 🙂
For my 5th birthday I had a dinosaur themed party. We had a “dino-dig” (mud baked in the oven with plastic dinosaur bones inside), a dinosaur bounce house, a dinosaur pinata, even a dinosaur cake with WORKING CHOCOLATE VOLCANO!!! OMG it was delicious!
I had a dobby cake at my 12th birthday party, but the party itself was at a swimming pool. The cake itself was carrot 🙂