| Carmen Parmeter wanted to do something different | | | | prepared by adding just two or three ingredients. |
| this year for her birthday -- so she called her | | | | "Everybody who came thought the food was very |
| granddaughter. The 83 year old wanted to throw a | | | | good," says Parmeter, who added that one of her |
| party for her friends, but needed some inspiration. | | | | neighbors is having the same kind of party next |
| "She has a group of gals who meet to celebrate their | | | | month. |
| birthdays every month," says her granddaughter | | | | One of the most popular items at the party was the |
| Macaille Mahoney. Most of the women all live in the | | | | Bountiful Beer Bread, which can be prepared in |
| same apartment complex and have been socializing | | | | hundreds of different ways, simply by adding |
| for years. | | | | different ingredients. Here are a few ideas for your |
| Mahoney suggested something she thought her | | | | next gathering: |
| grandmother's friends would enjoy: a party featuring | | | | Corn Bread |
| menu items from Tastefully Simple, a gourmet food | | | | Tastefully Simple Bountiful Beer Bread Mix |
| company that sells products through home | | | | 15 ounce-can creamed corn |
| taste-testing parties. | | | | 1/3 cup vegetable oil |
| In a fun, social setting, guests have the opportunity | | | | Combine all ingredients. Bake at 375 F for 50 to 55 |
| to taste-test appetizers, soups, breads, main courses | | | | minutes. Makes 14 servings. |
| and desserts. A representative from the company is | | | | Bountiful Banana Bread |
| available to offer recipe and entertaining tips. It's an | | | | Tastefully Simple Bountiful Beer Bread Mix |
| easy and enjoyable way to entertain a group -- | | | | 12 ounces Sprite |
| especially those who appreciate good food. | | | | 1 cup mashed bananas |
| Parmeter liked the idea, and enlisted her | | | | 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans |
| granddaughter's help in setting up for the party. She | | | | 2 tablespoons melted butter |
| had some doubts about whether she could prepare | | | | Combine first 4 ingredients. Pour into greased loaf |
| the food on her own. | | | | pan, drizzle melted butter on top. Bake as directed on |
| "She wanted help making some of the products | | | | package. |
| because she thought it would be difficult, but she | | | | Watermelon Bread |
| ended up making everything -- she did it all," says | | | | Tastefully Simple Bountiful Beer Bread Mix |
| Mahoney. "I brought over some paper plates, | | | | 12 ounces Mountain Dew Code Red |
| because she doesn't drive, but that's all I did." | | | | 1/2 cup chocolate chips |
| Parmeter was able to easily whip up a menu of dips, | | | | Combine all ingredients, pour into greased loaf pan. |
| bread, soup and desserts with minimal effort. The | | | | Bake as directed on Bountiful Beer Bread Mix |
| items are designed to be ready-to-serve, or can be | | | | package. |