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Harvest Party: Drink Garnish Topiary Tree and Drink Station Setup From "Weekend Entertaining" episode WKE-306

In this segment host Jeanne Benedict demonstrates how guests can add a garnish to their drinks from the warm beverage station. A fall leaf overlay is made from fall leaves and is glued around the perimeter of the tablecloth.

Hourly Breakdown

Total Prep Time -- 8 hours

Drink Garnish Topiary Tree and Drink Station Setup -- 2 hours

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Drink Garnish Topiary Tree

Drink Garnish Topiary Tree and Drink Station Setup

Materials --

2 cone-shaped topiaries in urn base
Vine (honeysuckle or bittersweet, depending on preference)
Greening pins
Beverage garnishes
Marshmallows
Cinnamon sticks
Peppermint candy
Candied orange
Toffee candy bar
Dark chocolate for melting
White chocolate for melting
Skewers

Drink Garnish Topiary Tree

1. Use greening pins to attach vine to the top of the cones.

2. Spiral the vine around the cone, using additional pins to secure (figure A).

   Expert Tip: Natural vines are often very stiff and sometimes hard to work with. To make them more pliable, soak them in a tub of water overnight.

3. Melt the white and dark chocolates in the microwave.

4. Place a marshmallow on the end a skewer and dip it into the white or dark chocolate (figure B) and then into one of the crushed topping. Repeat the process for the cinnamon sticks. Place a skewer in the cinnamon stick and then dip the stick in the chocolate and topping.

5. When placing the skewers and cinnamon sticks into the cone topiaries, alternate marshmallow rolls and cinnamon rolls (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

	Figure D
	Figure E

Fall Leaf Table Topper

Materials --

Sheer tablecloth to fit table (tablecloth should hang over edges of table, but not reach floor)
Hot glue gun
Hot glue sticks
Artificial fall leaves

1. Use hot glue to attach fall leaves in a band around the hem of the tablecloth (figure D).

   
   Note: Be sure to allow all glue to cool before placing on table. Hot glue will penetrate the sheer fabric and could stick to the table surface if not cooled properly.

   
   

2. Drape the tablecloth over the table.

   
   

3. To set up the warm beverage station, you will need four three quart chafing dishes and ladles (one chafing dish for each type of drink).

   
   

4. Position the two topiaries in the center of the table.

   
   

5. Place the chafing dishes, ladles and mugs on the table last (figure E).

   
   

6. Place additional fall leaves around the table, keeping them away from the bottoms of the chafing dishes.

   
   Expert Tip:While your chafing dishes are keeping your warm beverages warm, allow your guests to serve themselves by using a ladle that has a pour spout. This will make it easier for them and neater for you.

RESOURCES :

Create for Less
Website: www.createforless.com

Fabric.com
Website: www.fabric.com

All Occasions Party Rentals
Website: www.alloccasionspartyrentals.com

Earth Fare
Website: www.earthfare.com

Zwilling Cutlery
J.A. Henckels, Inc.
Website: www.jahenckels.com

GUESTS :

Harry Schwartz
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Debbie Lee
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