So my birthday is in the winter and I really don't have that big of a house to host the party inside. This is one of my biggest days ever because this party willbe my first real BIG party, so I need ideas to keep the party fun, like what kind of theme would I do and what should I do... yea SWEET 16 is a theme, but I just need help!
OK so my sweet 16 is in feb. to be exact feb.22 and I want to have the best party ever.?
My daughter's Sweet Sixteen was 2 years ago - we rented our town hall building, decorated with crepe paper and balloons in her favorite colors. We got small paper plates in her favorite colors and used those and splastic silverware to use for snacks. I also surprised her with napkins that were personalized for her with name and Sweet Sixteen on them! The Town Hall allowed us to use the basketball area and set a volleyball net up. We had a DJ come in for a few hours and basically set up chips, pretzels and a cake with tons of cupcakes around it. We set up a box for cards and a table for presents. One of the Balloons was huge and had a pen attached to it for her friends to all sign. Basically it ended up to be a like a school dance and party night with over 400 people stopping in to say Happy Birthday! She had a really good time - got tons of presents and cards and they all talk about it still! Granted we are a small town but everyone had a great time! This age is more about socializing with friends and by just having an open area for people to be was what worked for her Sweet Sixteen!
Happy Birthday!
Reply:All really depends on what your budget is and what you like/interests are.
The MTV show - my sweet sixteen is a great place to pick ideas.
You could always rent a tent for your yard, nothing fancy with walls, and make the theme Winter Wonderland or a Ski party, where people get to where there cutest winter outfits.
So all in all - we need more info on you and your budget before we can help.
Reply:You could do an opposite party (to the season). Have a Hawaiian Luau. You can get lais, and party favors on the internet really cheap. Decorate your house with various Hawaiian items, have everyone wear Hawaiian shirts, maybe even grass skirts. Have Hawaiian Punch, and buffet with various foods from the region. It will turn into a normal teen party anyway eventually because that is who will be attending... but at least might give you a break from the "cold" season, if you live in a northern reagion...Have fun.
Reply:isnt that close to marti graw (SP) if it is you could use that as a theam in LA oand we both know in late feb down there it could be 80 outside then it could be 50 as well just a few ideas
Reply:ice skating
Friday, November 18, 2011
How do I freeze fresh sweet corn?
I live in the midwest and before long we will be able to get fresh sweet corn from the markets. I have made creamed corn by just cutting off the top of the kernels and then scrapping the cob. I would like detailed instructions on how to prepare it for freezing as just regular cut corn. My mom would do this in the summer and freeze it in baggies for the winter, it was heavenly. It was also rather complicated - she had to cook the ears for a time, cool them and then cut it off the cob and do something with ice water???? Wish I had paid more attention :( Anyone know how to do this? Please be detailed. Thanks!
How do I freeze fresh sweet corn?
How to Freeze Corn on the Cob
What You Need:
14 cups fresh corn on the cob, approximately 24-30 ears of corn
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 cup salt
7 cups water
Preparation for Freezing Corn:
Peel back the husk removing it from the corn cob.
Break or cut off any excess corn stalk.
Remove the thin silk that runs along the kernels of the corn. Remove excess silk with a vegetable brush or with a damp paper towel.
Remove kernels by standing the ear of corn upright on a cutting board or inside a pan that can be used to catch the corn as it is cut off. Using a sharp utility or chef's knife, cut the kernels straight down along the corn cob to free numerous rows of kernels at the same time.
Place 14 cups of prepared corn into a large stock pot. Add sugar and salt.
Slowly pour in 7 cups of water. Adjust amount of water to just cover corn. Stir.
Bring corn mixture to a boil. Boil 1-5 minutes to desired tenderness.
Allow corn to cool. Spreading corn onto a large cookie sheet will cool the corn quicker.
Scoop corn into plastic freezer bags, include a small amount of the remaining water mixture in each bag. Flatten corn filled bag and place in freezer.
Reply:not real sure you need to go through all that but you may want to check your local extension office's website. we have land grant universities for a reason
Reply:This is how I do mine. I take the corn and shuck it and wash it real good of coarse. Then I take a large cookie sheet, and I cut the corn off the cob until I get enough for a very large skillet. Then I add a little sugar, to taste, some salt and pepper and a stick of butter and about 1/2 cup water. I cook it on the stove until the water and butter is absorbed. I only cook it about 15 to 20 minutes. Then I pour it out on another large pan and let it cool. Then I put it in ziploc freezer bags or in freezer containers.
If you do corn still on the cob. I clean it and boil it for about 5 to 10 minutes and then I put the ears in a sink with lots of ice to chill it really fast. Then lay the ears of corn out on a towel to dry and them put them in freezer bags.
Reply:I grew up in SW Minnesota, this is the recipe you want!
9 cups raw cut corn
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups water
Salt to taste
Bring to a boil then boil 5 minutes. Cool and freeze in whatever size containers you prefer.
ENJOY!
Reply:ok, in all honesty i'm lazy...i freeze the whole ear of corn as is in large baggies, and it's all good when i go to boil or grill it during the winter. i don't even thaw. i too live in midwest and like to have the fresh year round.
Reply:for frozen corn on the cob...shuck and dehair corn...get lg pot of water to boiling....add at least a half cup of sugar...fill your sink halway with cold water and throw in all the icecubes you have...when water is in full boil, put corn cobs in but dont overcrowd.......now, really important don't boil them longer than 3 min, if you do your corn cobs will thaw out later a little mushy.....fish them out, put directly into ice water for about 5 min. dry completely before putting in ziploc freezer bags and suck out as much air as possible before putting in freezer...make sure corn is completely cooled before bagging.
i tried freezing corn for years before finding this particular method and it's awesome. the corn can be thrown into the pot completely frozen and boiled and its just like fresh
How do I freeze fresh sweet corn?
How to Freeze Corn on the Cob
What You Need:
14 cups fresh corn on the cob, approximately 24-30 ears of corn
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 cup salt
7 cups water
Preparation for Freezing Corn:
Peel back the husk removing it from the corn cob.
Break or cut off any excess corn stalk.
Remove the thin silk that runs along the kernels of the corn. Remove excess silk with a vegetable brush or with a damp paper towel.
Remove kernels by standing the ear of corn upright on a cutting board or inside a pan that can be used to catch the corn as it is cut off. Using a sharp utility or chef's knife, cut the kernels straight down along the corn cob to free numerous rows of kernels at the same time.
Place 14 cups of prepared corn into a large stock pot. Add sugar and salt.
Slowly pour in 7 cups of water. Adjust amount of water to just cover corn. Stir.
Bring corn mixture to a boil. Boil 1-5 minutes to desired tenderness.
Allow corn to cool. Spreading corn onto a large cookie sheet will cool the corn quicker.
Scoop corn into plastic freezer bags, include a small amount of the remaining water mixture in each bag. Flatten corn filled bag and place in freezer.
Reply:not real sure you need to go through all that but you may want to check your local extension office's website. we have land grant universities for a reason
Reply:This is how I do mine. I take the corn and shuck it and wash it real good of coarse. Then I take a large cookie sheet, and I cut the corn off the cob until I get enough for a very large skillet. Then I add a little sugar, to taste, some salt and pepper and a stick of butter and about 1/2 cup water. I cook it on the stove until the water and butter is absorbed. I only cook it about 15 to 20 minutes. Then I pour it out on another large pan and let it cool. Then I put it in ziploc freezer bags or in freezer containers.
If you do corn still on the cob. I clean it and boil it for about 5 to 10 minutes and then I put the ears in a sink with lots of ice to chill it really fast. Then lay the ears of corn out on a towel to dry and them put them in freezer bags.
Reply:I grew up in SW Minnesota, this is the recipe you want!
9 cups raw cut corn
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups water
Salt to taste
Bring to a boil then boil 5 minutes. Cool and freeze in whatever size containers you prefer.
ENJOY!
Reply:ok, in all honesty i'm lazy...i freeze the whole ear of corn as is in large baggies, and it's all good when i go to boil or grill it during the winter. i don't even thaw. i too live in midwest and like to have the fresh year round.
Reply:for frozen corn on the cob...shuck and dehair corn...get lg pot of water to boiling....add at least a half cup of sugar...fill your sink halway with cold water and throw in all the icecubes you have...when water is in full boil, put corn cobs in but dont overcrowd.......now, really important don't boil them longer than 3 min, if you do your corn cobs will thaw out later a little mushy.....fish them out, put directly into ice water for about 5 min. dry completely before putting in ziploc freezer bags and suck out as much air as possible before putting in freezer...make sure corn is completely cooled before bagging.
i tried freezing corn for years before finding this particular method and it's awesome. the corn can be thrown into the pot completely frozen and boiled and its just like fresh
List of Sweet 16 Themes?
I need ideas for a sweet sixteen in December or January. It would be my sister’s party, I’m trying to plan it. Theme ideas (other than Winter Wonderland) are welcome. Just big lists—no specifics of what she likes yet, give me all the ideas you have :] thanks!
List of Sweet 16 Themes?
Mardi Gras Mania
1st Birthday
60's
70's
Aliens
Airplanes/Jets
Arabian Nights
Artist
Barbie
Beach Party
Beauty Parlor
Camp Out
Carnival
Characters
Cheer
Chef
Circus
County Fair
Construction
Dance
Dinosaurs
Dolls
Dress-up
Favorite Animal
Fire Fighter
Harry Potter
Jungle Safari
Knights
Legos
Luau
Magic
Movies
Music
Mystery
Nature %26amp; Wildlife
Pirate Party
Pool Party
Princess
Quinceanera
Racecars
Robots
Slumber Party
Space
Star Gazer
Super Heroes
Tea Party
Teddy Bear
Theater
Tool Time
Trains
Treasure Hunt
Under the Sea
Wacky
Water Fun
Weird Science
Wild West
Wizards
Sweet 16 - A diverse collection of ideas for celebrating this special day from your Guide to Entertaining. You'll find parties for all budgets from the inexpensive to the extravagant.
A Groovy 60's Bowling Party - This teen couldn't decide between two themes, so she combined them.
A Nostalgic Sweet 16 - A party based on the nostalgic cartoons and characters of guest of honor's youth.
Backyard Party - A fun, inexpensive party plan.
Car Theme for Sweet 16 - Theme party based on birthday gift of a car and a related scavenger hunt.
Cinderella Sweet 16 - If you're into Disney, this is a fantasy come true.
Fulton Party Supplies - Package for 8 This rose motif Sweet 16 party package including cups, napkins, invitations, plates, cutlery, thank you notes and assorted decorations costs $28.64.
Helicopter Party - Who needs a limo if your parents are willing to hire a helicopter to bring you to the party?
Limousine Scavenger Hunt - Leave the driving to the professionals.
Sweet 16 Candle lighting Ceremony - Guidance for holding this special ceremony to honor the important people in the party girl's life.
Reply:Italian Rivera
My friend had one and it was a hit! My friends talked about it for 3 months! 2 of them had the same theme! It was awesome!
Here are others-
Hollywood (night and lights lots)
New York
London
Tokyo (kimonos)
Carnival (sequins and colors)
Reply:ummmmmmmmmmm, you could have a Hollywood party! it goes with all seasons! and so does Fashion! it could be ____ on the Runway, or _____ 's House of Fashion
:)
Reply:You should throw a party where everyone comes dressed up as a celebrity or if they have dates come as a famous couple. And have like the backgrounds be like a photo shoot and/or a movie set or also a stage. then you could have a singing concert or where some one could preform.
Reply:Make it of something she likes and would love to see. That would be a much better party in her mind than just some idea that is not really her.
Reply:underwear only?
flowers birthday
List of Sweet 16 Themes?
Mardi Gras Mania
1st Birthday
60's
70's
Aliens
Airplanes/Jets
Arabian Nights
Artist
Barbie
Beach Party
Beauty Parlor
Camp Out
Carnival
Characters
Cheer
Chef
Circus
County Fair
Construction
Dance
Dinosaurs
Dolls
Dress-up
Favorite Animal
Fire Fighter
Harry Potter
Jungle Safari
Knights
Legos
Luau
Magic
Movies
Music
Mystery
Nature %26amp; Wildlife
Pirate Party
Pool Party
Princess
Quinceanera
Racecars
Robots
Slumber Party
Space
Star Gazer
Super Heroes
Tea Party
Teddy Bear
Theater
Tool Time
Trains
Treasure Hunt
Under the Sea
Wacky
Water Fun
Weird Science
Wild West
Wizards
Sweet 16 - A diverse collection of ideas for celebrating this special day from your Guide to Entertaining. You'll find parties for all budgets from the inexpensive to the extravagant.
A Groovy 60's Bowling Party - This teen couldn't decide between two themes, so she combined them.
A Nostalgic Sweet 16 - A party based on the nostalgic cartoons and characters of guest of honor's youth.
Backyard Party - A fun, inexpensive party plan.
Car Theme for Sweet 16 - Theme party based on birthday gift of a car and a related scavenger hunt.
Cinderella Sweet 16 - If you're into Disney, this is a fantasy come true.
Fulton Party Supplies - Package for 8 This rose motif Sweet 16 party package including cups, napkins, invitations, plates, cutlery, thank you notes and assorted decorations costs $28.64.
Helicopter Party - Who needs a limo if your parents are willing to hire a helicopter to bring you to the party?
Limousine Scavenger Hunt - Leave the driving to the professionals.
Sweet 16 Candle lighting Ceremony - Guidance for holding this special ceremony to honor the important people in the party girl's life.
Reply:Italian Rivera
My friend had one and it was a hit! My friends talked about it for 3 months! 2 of them had the same theme! It was awesome!
Here are others-
Hollywood (night and lights lots)
New York
London
Tokyo (kimonos)
Carnival (sequins and colors)
Reply:ummmmmmmmmmm, you could have a Hollywood party! it goes with all seasons! and so does Fashion! it could be ____ on the Runway, or _____ 's House of Fashion
:)
Reply:You should throw a party where everyone comes dressed up as a celebrity or if they have dates come as a famous couple. And have like the backgrounds be like a photo shoot and/or a movie set or also a stage. then you could have a singing concert or where some one could preform.
Reply:Make it of something she likes and would love to see. That would be a much better party in her mind than just some idea that is not really her.
Reply:underwear only?
flowers birthday
LADIES, Do you enjoy Winter Comfort, a Poem do you feel??
"The Kiss"
The evening sun sets, winter breeze brisk,
the light of a full moon, a distant white disc.
Cheeks red from cold winds, your hair blows free,
footsteps traverse lightly, towards comfort of you and me.
Warmth of home welcomes you, two smiles now appear,
our eyes lock in excitement, wiping out all your fears.
Your beauty overwhelms me, by the fire we now lay,
nestled into each other's arms, where we wish to stay.
The sweet touch of your lips against my chest I feel,
I gently kiss your forehead, a kiss of Love to seal.
Our souls and spirit as we drift away....... "The Kiss"
tommy_caswell2000@yahoo.com amateur but enjoyable
LADIES, Do you enjoy Winter Comfort, a Poem do you feel??
very nice %26lt;3
Reply:i love that poem very much
Reply:i love it so much keep em coming
The evening sun sets, winter breeze brisk,
the light of a full moon, a distant white disc.
Cheeks red from cold winds, your hair blows free,
footsteps traverse lightly, towards comfort of you and me.
Warmth of home welcomes you, two smiles now appear,
our eyes lock in excitement, wiping out all your fears.
Your beauty overwhelms me, by the fire we now lay,
nestled into each other's arms, where we wish to stay.
The sweet touch of your lips against my chest I feel,
I gently kiss your forehead, a kiss of Love to seal.
Our souls and spirit as we drift away....... "The Kiss"
tommy_caswell2000@yahoo.com amateur but enjoyable
LADIES, Do you enjoy Winter Comfort, a Poem do you feel??
very nice %26lt;3
Reply:i love that poem very much
Reply:i love it so much keep em coming
The Difference Between Yams And Sweet Potatoes?
I went to the zoo yesterday. I packed my backpack full of green bananas and coconut jelly beans, and made a mad dash for the gates. When I got there, I asked the zoo keeper, “what’s the difference between yams and sweet potatoes?” He answered, “one makes you psychologically depressed, the other makes you wish for winter all year long.” Unsatisfied, I headed to the polar bear exhibit where I ran into the local rabbi, asking him the same question. He responded, “atmosphere, radiation, and the ability to render vague perception.” “What knowledge!” I thought to myself, what an interesting way to reply.
Before I left I gave the bananas to the apes and orangutans and whispered “make sure you watch jeopardy tomorrow.” Confounded—filled with voracity, “what about the jelly beans?” they replied.
The Difference Between Yams And Sweet Potatoes?
Yams are a little redder in color, sweet potatoes a little yellower. I'm still not sure of the difference in taste, but I would say that yams are usually a bit sweeter.
Very cute story. Does the answerer get the coconut jelly beans?
Reply:there is no difference...just different names.
just like we call it "cell phone" and british call it "mobile phone" etc etc
Before I left I gave the bananas to the apes and orangutans and whispered “make sure you watch jeopardy tomorrow.” Confounded—filled with voracity, “what about the jelly beans?” they replied.
The Difference Between Yams And Sweet Potatoes?
Yams are a little redder in color, sweet potatoes a little yellower. I'm still not sure of the difference in taste, but I would say that yams are usually a bit sweeter.
Very cute story. Does the answerer get the coconut jelly beans?
Reply:there is no difference...just different names.
just like we call it "cell phone" and british call it "mobile phone" etc etc
Themes and a dress for my sweet 16?
I'm having my sweet sixteen in a few months and I'm not really sure what kind of theme or dress I want to have.
I want my dress to be red, and amazingly beautiful. I'm not really sure if I want it to be a big princess dress, but I don't really want a short dress or a babydoll dress either.
I have no idea what theme to pick. I don't want to do anything too weird. I want somthing really pretty, like a winter wonder land. (The problem with that is my party isn't in winter :\)
Themes and a dress for my sweet 16?
Winter could be recreated in other seasons!
Heres some other themes:
Hollywood Theme-Pictures of celebrities all over, have a red carpet, awards(when your doing your 16 candles).
All around the world-Pick your favorite places all around the world. Ex-Rome, Paris, New York.. and decorate different areas with this theme.
Pretty in Pink-Everything PINK!
SWEET sixteen- CandyLand-Candy, everywhere! Candy straws, chocolate fountain..
Masquerade Party-Everyone wears gorgeous, old fashion dresses and a mask.
Vegas Theme-Rent mini casino games. Sign that says welcome to vegas.
A Luau
Retro Theme-Different time periods. Ex.The 60's, 70's, 80's.
If you like any of these, make a new topic about the one you like and you'll get lots of ideas, things to do and stuff.
HAVEFUN!
:)
Reply:Hey my sister had a sweet sixteen this passed summer and she was having a hard time picking a theme and her dress.
Well since you want it to be pretty or maybe in a princess dress, maybe a maskarade party will work. You know the big princess dresses and masks? That would be a nice idea.
Another idea is to have like an actual princess and prince party. All the girls wear princess dresses and tiara's adn the guys wear like tux's or something and crowns.
Well that's only me trying to help, you don't need to actually take my advice but bye!
Reply:My daughter just turned 16 in November and we had a Red Carpet/Hollywood Themed Party. We had everyone that attended wear black and white because she wasnt sure what her dress would look like or what color so this way, no matter what color she had, no one else did. We even bought little awards and had voting ballots and gave out trophy's. The kids really had a great time with that and at the party. I think it was a nice way to include the boys too without it being so "girly".
I wish you luck on your planning and hope you have a happy birthday.
Reply:The Great Gatsby.....read it and you will understand.
Reply:Okay, well, consider yourself lucky, I didn't have a big sweet 16 bash, but I hope to for my daughter.
I think that something in red would be very beautiful and very classy... maybe you could try a Masquerade theme, have the guest dress in ballgowns and tux's (or Suits) and use masks. Or just do a high glamour party where you can where ANY red dress... like you are all socialites like paris hilton or something. Have a good time... and here is a link for more ideas... I like the Alice in Wonderland or the Vegas one myself.
I want my dress to be red, and amazingly beautiful. I'm not really sure if I want it to be a big princess dress, but I don't really want a short dress or a babydoll dress either.
I have no idea what theme to pick. I don't want to do anything too weird. I want somthing really pretty, like a winter wonder land. (The problem with that is my party isn't in winter :\)
Themes and a dress for my sweet 16?
Winter could be recreated in other seasons!
Heres some other themes:
Hollywood Theme-Pictures of celebrities all over, have a red carpet, awards(when your doing your 16 candles).
All around the world-Pick your favorite places all around the world. Ex-Rome, Paris, New York.. and decorate different areas with this theme.
Pretty in Pink-Everything PINK!
SWEET sixteen- CandyLand-Candy, everywhere! Candy straws, chocolate fountain..
Masquerade Party-Everyone wears gorgeous, old fashion dresses and a mask.
Vegas Theme-Rent mini casino games. Sign that says welcome to vegas.
A Luau
Retro Theme-Different time periods. Ex.The 60's, 70's, 80's.
If you like any of these, make a new topic about the one you like and you'll get lots of ideas, things to do and stuff.
HAVEFUN!
:)
Reply:Hey my sister had a sweet sixteen this passed summer and she was having a hard time picking a theme and her dress.
Well since you want it to be pretty or maybe in a princess dress, maybe a maskarade party will work. You know the big princess dresses and masks? That would be a nice idea.
Another idea is to have like an actual princess and prince party. All the girls wear princess dresses and tiara's adn the guys wear like tux's or something and crowns.
Well that's only me trying to help, you don't need to actually take my advice but bye!
Reply:My daughter just turned 16 in November and we had a Red Carpet/Hollywood Themed Party. We had everyone that attended wear black and white because she wasnt sure what her dress would look like or what color so this way, no matter what color she had, no one else did. We even bought little awards and had voting ballots and gave out trophy's. The kids really had a great time with that and at the party. I think it was a nice way to include the boys too without it being so "girly".
I wish you luck on your planning and hope you have a happy birthday.
Reply:The Great Gatsby.....read it and you will understand.
Reply:Okay, well, consider yourself lucky, I didn't have a big sweet 16 bash, but I hope to for my daughter.
I think that something in red would be very beautiful and very classy... maybe you could try a Masquerade theme, have the guest dress in ballgowns and tux's (or Suits) and use masks. Or just do a high glamour party where you can where ANY red dress... like you are all socialites like paris hilton or something. Have a good time... and here is a link for more ideas... I like the Alice in Wonderland or the Vegas one myself.
Low Budget Boy Girl Sweet 16 Ideas?
My girlfriend is having a sweet 16 party in February and she needs a theme. Its in the middle of winter so outside will not work. We really don't want to spend over $200. Her interests are music, drama and movies. She wants guys there too.
Low Budget Boy Girl Sweet 16 Ideas?
since it is going to be winter - how about a summer/tropical/beach theme. also go to the dollar store - she can find a theme there and cheap. Plus guys will go anywhere girls will be
Crooked Teeth
Low Budget Boy Girl Sweet 16 Ideas?
since it is going to be winter - how about a summer/tropical/beach theme. also go to the dollar store - she can find a theme there and cheap. Plus guys will go anywhere girls will be
Crooked Teeth
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