Recap of Delicious and Decadent Dinner Party + Recipe for Maple-Sesame Cashew Hors d’oeurvres

Last week I hosted the launch event
for Delicious and Decadent with my beautiful
and talented partner, Amanda Gluck from
FashionableHostess.com.

From the delicious Asian-inspired menu,
to the gorgeous matching decor,
to the flowing Prosecco and Chardonnay,
to the lively conversation,
to the unbelievable gift bags,
it was a #deliciousanddecadent #success!

Here is a recap of the highlights….

THE MENU
Hors d’oeurves:
Home-made Maple-Sesame Cashews (recipe below)
Seaweed Snacks
Served with Prosecco by Cupcake Vineyards

Appetizer:
Miso Soup Shots

Salad:
Kale Slaw with Greenmarket Carrots and Avocado with Lemon-Sesame Asian Vinaigrette.

Entree:
Coconut-Crusted Wild Cod

Side Dish:
Ginger-Infused Soba Noodles with Farmer’s Market Mushrooms, Kale Stems and Snowpeas

Dessert:
Raw Brownie Fortune Bites

To Drink:
Water by Balance Water
Wine by Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay
Lemon-Ginger Yogi Tea

*MENU CREATED AND FOOD PREPARED by: me, Arielle J Fierman, Certified Health & Wellness Coach at Be Well with Arielle.

THE DECOR:
Placemats: Chilewich, White Square Plates: Target, Napkins: , Bamboo Napkin Rings: Juliska, Water Glasses: Urban Belle, Wine Glasses: Riedel, Champagne Flutes: Juliska, Silverware: Waterford, Candles & Assorted Rock Accents by Miscellaneous Brands.

THE VIP GIFTBAGS: Balance Water, JASON All-Natural Bath Products, Alba Botanica Natural 100% vegetarian personal care products, Organic Vegan Chocolate Bars by Nibmor, Gotham Cookies Discount Cards

*Menus, Food Labels, and Gift Bag Stickers designed by the Fashionable Hostess.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY:

MY OUTFIT:
Alice & Trixie blazer, Ragandbone Jeans, necklace by Be Well with Arielle, IloveME rings by Be Well with Arielle

FASHIONABLE HOSTESS’ OUTFIT:
Alice & Trixie blazer, JBrand Jeans, Gemma Redux Necklace, iloveME ring by by Be Well with Arielle.

Hope to see you at our next Delicious and Decadent Event! Sign up at DeliciousandDecadent.com

#lucky #deliciousanddecadent

RECIPE

Home-made Maple-Sesame Cashews Recipe
Ingredients:
-2 cups raw cashews
-1/3 cup maple syrup
-3 Tbs sesame seeds (white and black)
-2 tsp coconut oil
-Few sprinkles sea salt

1. Mix up all ingredients until cashews are evenly coated
2. Broil on high for 5 minutes. Let cool and voila!
3. Place in a pretty bowl so as guests walk in, they have something
sweet, salty and delicious to munch on before dinner.

xoxo

be well,
arielle