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    Galentine's Day Fun with Gr8 Friends

    February 13, 2019 by Anna Leave a Comment

    A Galentine's Day party is the perfect way to show your gal pals some love. Read on for a fun party that goes together quickly and easily.

    Galentine's Day flower centerpiece

    As you probably know, I love to entertain... for almost any occasion. One of my favorite parties is a gal pal party. And what better time to throw a party for the besties than Galentine's Day?

    Last year a few of my friends came over and we had a lovely evening drinking, eating, and chatting.

    Galentine's Day Pink Lemonade Margarita Toast

    Pink was the color of the evening so I offered two pink drink options, pink champagne and Debbie's Pink Lemonade Margaritas. Everyone chose the Margaritas because they were so delicious AND pretty! (I guess that means they were pretty delicious!)

    Margaritas are an easy cocktail because they can be mixed in a pitcher ahead of time.

    Galentine's Day Pink Champagne and glasses

    Make valentine glasses by adding heart stickers to the base of your cocktail glasses. So dressed up! And if you use different stickers for each glass, the gals can identify their drink!

    The Decorations

    Galentine's Day Table

    The decorations are fresh flowers, some paper goods from the party store and cute Valentine napkins. Don't forget to add a pink boa for fun! 

    I used a variety of candle holders for tapers and then for the buffet I made cute candle holders using some round vases and candy hearts. 

    Galentine's Day heart candy candle holder

    Galentine's Day Party Menu

    For the food I decided on appetizers; ladies love to graze! And I wanted to keep it fairly easy. When hanging out with the gals no one needs to be exhausted... girls just wanna have fun!

    My Tomato Soup was a hit! We served it in cute little pink cups that Debbie lent me.

    I made Jurga's Crab Cake recipe using a small heart shaped cookie cutter. This made the cakes bite sized AND a festive heart shape! 

    Galentine's Day heart shaped crab cakes

    Kyle brought Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta, a Great 8 Friends favorite! Just look at those colors!

    Galentine's Day Tomato Crostini

    For a protein I served a beef tenderloin, sliced and served with horseradish sauce.

    I also made a Fruit Spring Roll, which was delicious and beautiful! They are similar to our Veggie Spring Rolls with a ginger dipping sauce. 

    Kyle made her Homemade Peanut Butter Cups, mmmm-mmmm; and I bought donuts from the best donut shop in the area to complete our dessert selections.

    Galentine's Day Peanut Butter Cups

    Everyone must have had a Gr8 time because before we knew it, it was 11:30 PM! A party isn't complete until you've surprised your friends with a sweet party favor.

    Galentine's Day Bath Salts

    I ordered these beautiful bath salts from The Little Market, a non-profit founded by women to empower women.

    To make them festive I wrapped them in cellophane with some iridescent shred and pink ribbon. What could be more perfect?

    Galentine's Day Ladies

    So grab your gal pals, choose a few simple recipes and have a Gr8 evening! Happy Galentine's Day! 

    Pink Lemonade Margarita
    This Pink Lemonade Margarita is the perfect pretty cocktail, and it's delicious, too! Whether you are throwing a party or just spoiling yourself, make this!
    Adapted from Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Overhead view of a pink lemonade margarita with edible flower bits on the edge of the glasses and a tulip plant next to the glasses.
    Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps
    This looks fancy but is super easy for a weeknight supper. You probably have everything you need to make this!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Tomato soup in a white rimmed bowl topped with shredded basil and a parmesan crisp.
    Crab Cakes
    Crab Cakes are an easy appetizer or main course. And they can be made in advance! Note that the crab cakes need to be chilled for an hour before cooking.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Crab Cakes served as a main dish or an appetizer
    Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta
    We love Ina Garten's recipes here at Great Eight Friends. This appetizer has been adapted from her recipe.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Veggie Spring Rolls
    Below are the vegetables I included. Use whatever vegetables you like. These spring rolls are also a Gr8 meal when cooked shrimp, chicken or pork is included with the vegetables; or keep it vegetarian by adding tofu. 
    Sauces may not be gluten free.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Veggie Spring Rolls
    Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
    With only a few ingredients, you can make homemade peanut butter cups from scratch! Combine peanut butter and chocolate you can enjoy this sweet treat!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    peanut butter cups
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