When your little one starts asking all about the Fire Department and Fire Engines maybe its time to throw him or her, a Fire Engine party for their next birthday. This is a very easy party to put together, all you need for it is lots of red color. The Fire Engine is an American Icon, a classic image, so your menu should be of equal stature.
The Fire Engine party menu involves classic tastes for a classic American Heroes party theme. Start off with an appetizer selection of Pigs in a Blanket, that tasty treat from childhood of hot dog pieces wrapped in bread dough and baked. They make for great dipping. The main meal at your party can be host to some traditional favorites like; Fire Engine Red Potatoes, Steak or Meatloaf with Red Sauce, Green Beans and Bacon, and a Patriotic Jell-o Ring!
Fire Engine Red Potatoes are your basic small red potatoes some yummy butter sauce but they have a great name for the party theme. Cut a half a dozen or so red potatoes into quarters and place in a pot with some water to boil. When the potatoes are nearly cooked but still firm, remove potatoes and set aside. Drain all but about a half cup of water from the pot. Add to this; half a stick of butter, small amount of bacon grease (which you should have left over from making your green beans and bacon) and two tablespoons of flour. Stir and simmer mixture until its smooth and has thickened. Add spices to taste such as; parsley, salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Put potatoes back in the pot and simmer until potatoes are thoroughly seasoned and serve up at the Fire Engine party.
After all food's been served you'll thank yourself for remembering to pick up plenty of paper goods for the Fire Engine party. Also a trip to the local fire house might add some extra dimension to your party. By just adding even one simple food item to the menu will help create
a complete Fire Engine theme party feeling. |
