Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Pick Plastic Barware For That Party


Throwing a big party? Family get together? Family Reunion? Wedding? Rather than spending big dollars on glassware why not buy plastic barware? There are so many great choices.


Drink that shot and then toss that glass, although if you want to these glasses are dishwasher safe and scratch resistant so you can use them more than once. Perfect shot size and nice heavy construction so they aren't tippy.Many of the tastiest grilled dishes can be whipped up using just a few ingredients. "A versatile sauce like Heinz® 57® Sauce, an American classic that's celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, is a great way to add zest and flavor to meats, veggies and even seafood," according to Gwen. For a marinade, she recommends covering your meat in an air-tight container and refrigerating for at least half an hour so it has time to absorb the flavors completely before hitting the grill.In a medium bowl, whisk together sauce, wine, oil, lemon juice and basil until well mixed. Pour into resealable plastic food storage bag. Add shrimp and seal tightly, turning until well coated. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for up to one hour, turning occasionally.


Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove shrimp from refrigerator, reserving the marinade and discarding the bag. Thread shrimp onto 4 skewers and grill for 4 to 7 minutes or until cooked through, turning often and basting with reserved marinade during last 3 minutes of grilling.1. Plastic Beer GlassesThese are the perfect toasting glass for your outdoor wedding, patio party, or casual dining. The clarity is great, you can chill them with no worries of breaking, and they are shatterproof. You can even toss them in the dishwasher.Marinated Grilled Shrimp Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour for marinating Cook Time: 7 minutesSet the Mood - Get the party started right with some great music. Bring the speakers outside and start your playlist about 20 minutes before anyone is expected to arrive. That way, you get into the swing of things early -- and you're ready for any early birds.5. Rocks Glasses7. Wine GlassesWhether you are planning for an outdoor wedding, family reunion, summer BBQ, or any other get together with friends and family you should not be spending your time worrying about your barware. Instead invest in plastic barware and let the party begin!Pete Stewart is Glasgow director of Inverarity One to One, 185a Bath Street, Glasgow. www.inverarity121.comThese 12 � ounce glasses are perfect. Add that fancy drink, some fresh fruit slices, and your off and running. You can impress the most uppity bodies with no worries. Perfect for that outdoor get together.These are a great choice for those outdoor toasts. You can buy them in cases of 24 for just a few dollars and everyone can participate in those heart felt toasts. No more worries about expensive glassware getting broken outside.Chalk Hill recommend adding a shot of gin and a slice of lime to their delicious low-alcohol (6%) medium sweet moscato and the results are nothing short of extraordinary.Want something really big? These are for you! Get from 16 to 24 ounce sizes so they'll hold that "big drink" for you.As with other plastic glassware these are durable and shatterproof. They can easily be put in the dishwasher so use once or many times before you toss them.For additional recipes and preparation tips, visit www.heinz57.com .About Family Features Editorial Syndicate This and other food and lifestyle content can be found at www.editors.familyfeatures.com . Family Features is a leading provider of free food and lifestyle content for use in print and online publications. Register with no obligation to access a variety of formatted and unformatted features, accompanying photos, and automatically updating Web content solutions.Are available in 10, 12, and 14 ounces. They are sturdy enough to chill and frost, run through the dishwasher, and they are even break resistant. So use them once, twice, a half a dozen times and then toss them out.

Whether you are planning for an outdoor wedding, family reunion, summer BBQ, or any other get together with friends and family you should not be spending your time worrying about your barware. Instead invest in plastic barware and let the party begin!




Author: April Rounsville


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