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"So, what's the Blog Party business I keep hearing about?", you may ask.
Blog Party is a virtual cocktail party. Yeah, ok...seriously, what is it?
I love making appetizers and entertaining. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't really allow for throwing fabulous parties nearly as often as I'd like. I decided to combine some of my loves (blogging, meeting new people, food) into an event, and thus, Blog Party was born.
"How does it work?"
It's pretty simple, really, and I think we've now gotten it down to something like a science.
On the first day of the month, I put up a post announcing the party's theme...it can be just about anything these days. You then have until thethird Thursday third Friday of the month to create your entry and submit it to me. That Saturday Sunday, I'll post the round-up as a meet-and-greet, introducing each guest and their foodie contributions. I'll also suggest some theme-appropriate tunes and serveware/decorations. You don't have to take my advice, but I do put it out there.
"What are the rules?"
The only hard and fast rules for Blog Party are that you include at least one appetizer and cocktail/mocktail, in accordance with the theme, in your entry. That's about it.
The rest is up to you. Want to throw a real party, and test out your dishes? Go for it. Include a recipe? Up to you. Photos of you in party clothes? Well, keep in mind: I run a fairly PG-13 blog, here!
"Can anyone join the party?"
Absolutely. As long as you're preparing a drink and some finger food, we'd love to have you at the party. Even if you don't have a food blog, you can send photos and a write-up to me, and I'll post them for you.
Still have questions? Below, you can find the round-ups from previous Blog Parties. Read through, and see what we've been up to these past months. If there's still something I haven't covered, just contact me at thehappysorceress at gmail dot com, and I'll do my best to help.
Past Parties:
Blog Party#1: The Inagural Round
Blog Party#2: Tiki Party
Blog Party#3: Big Game Night
Blog Party#4: The Holiday Edition
Blog Party#5: Vegas, Baby!
Blog Party#6: Retro Party
Blog Party#7: Red & Hot
Blog Party#8: Brunch: Worth Getting Up Late For
Blog Party#9: Dessert? Well, Just a Bite
Blog Party#10: Garden Party
Blog Party#11: Man Food
Blog Party#12: Passport Party
Blog Party#13: Cool as a...
Blog Party#14: Kid's Party
Blog Party#15: Literary Party
Blog Party#16: Take-Out
Blog Party#17: Lights, Camera, Action!
Blog Party#18: Black & White
Blog Party#19: Take Comfort
Blog Party#20: Showers Everywhere
Blog Party#21: Let's Have a Picnic!
Blog Party#22: Wild Wild West
Blog Party#23: Sci-Fi
Blog Party#24: Blogger's Choice
Blog Party#25: Minty Goodness
Blog Party#26: It's What's Inside
Blog Party#27: Halloween
Blog Party#28: Fusion
Blog Party#29: Another Bite of Dessert
Blog Party#30: Veggie-Friendly
Blog Party#31: Fried Food Frenzy!
Blog Party#32: Pizza Party!
Blog Party#33: Diner & Street & Pub Food
Blog Party#34: The Buffy Bash
Blog Party#35: Chocolate Party
Blog Party#36: Blogger's Choice
Blog Party#37: Retro Party Redux
Blog Party#38: Birthday Bash
Blog Party#39: Gross Anatomy
Blog Party#40: The Holiday Edition, 2.0
Blog Party#41: Traditions
Blog Party#42: Tiki, Two
Blog Party#43: Spice it Up
- Blog Party#43: Spice It Up
The chill of February has definitely gotten to me. I'm cold. I'm tired of being cold. I want warmth...but it looks like the only place I can find that is in the kitchen! (I hereby apologize to my friends in the Southern hemisphere; I'd gladly...
- Blog Party#42: Tiki, Two
Happy 2009, Blog Party-ers! It's a new year, and a whole new batch of party themes to explore. As mentioned some months ago, to help celebrate BP's third year, we're taking on both new & old themes. This month, we're looking back...
- Blog Party#35: Chocolate
Happy June, everyone! It's a new month, and that means a new Blog Party theme. Last month's Buffy Bash was absolutely fabulous, but it was a theme some BP'ers weren't entirely familiar, or even comfortable, with. So for our Thirty-Fifth...
- Blog Party#25: Minty Goodness
We're beginning our third year here at Blog Party, and this time around, I've decided to have more fun with the theme. To pick party topics I'd want to see. To really do the things I love, and hopefully...you'll love them, too. This...
- Shhhh! Don't Pass It Around, But...
Blog Party #6, Retro Party, is going on right now!. And while technically you should have your entries in already? There is an unofficial 'grace period'...through experience, I've found a few submissions in my in-box as late as Saturday afternoon....
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Blog Party, But Were Afraid to Ask
"So, what's the Blog Party business I keep hearing about?", you may ask.
Blog Party is a virtual cocktail party. Yeah, ok...seriously, what is it?
I love making appetizers and entertaining. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't really allow for throwing fabulous parties nearly as often as I'd like. I decided to combine some of my loves (blogging, meeting new people, food) into an event, and thus, Blog Party was born.
"How does it work?"
It's pretty simple, really, and I think we've now gotten it down to something like a science.
On the first day of the month, I put up a post announcing the party's theme...it can be just about anything these days. You then have until the
"What are the rules?"
The only hard and fast rules for Blog Party are that you include at least one appetizer and cocktail/mocktail, in accordance with the theme, in your entry. That's about it.
The rest is up to you. Want to throw a real party, and test out your dishes? Go for it. Include a recipe? Up to you. Photos of you in party clothes? Well, keep in mind: I run a fairly PG-13 blog, here!
"Can anyone join the party?"
Absolutely. As long as you're preparing a drink and some finger food, we'd love to have you at the party. Even if you don't have a food blog, you can send photos and a write-up to me, and I'll post them for you.
Still have questions? Below, you can find the round-ups from previous Blog Parties. Read through, and see what we've been up to these past months. If there's still something I haven't covered, just contact me at thehappysorceress at gmail dot com, and I'll do my best to help.
Past Parties:
Blog Party#1: The Inagural Round
Blog Party#2: Tiki Party
Blog Party#3: Big Game Night
Blog Party#4: The Holiday Edition
Blog Party#5: Vegas, Baby!
Blog Party#6: Retro Party
Blog Party#7: Red & Hot
Blog Party#8: Brunch: Worth Getting Up Late For
Blog Party#9: Dessert? Well, Just a Bite
Blog Party#10: Garden Party
Blog Party#11: Man Food
Blog Party#12: Passport Party
Blog Party#13: Cool as a...
Blog Party#14: Kid's Party
Blog Party#15: Literary Party
Blog Party#16: Take-Out
Blog Party#17: Lights, Camera, Action!
Blog Party#18: Black & White
Blog Party#19: Take Comfort
Blog Party#20: Showers Everywhere
Blog Party#21: Let's Have a Picnic!
Blog Party#22: Wild Wild West
Blog Party#23: Sci-Fi
Blog Party#24: Blogger's Choice
Blog Party#25: Minty Goodness
Blog Party#26: It's What's Inside
Blog Party#27: Halloween
Blog Party#28: Fusion
Blog Party#29: Another Bite of Dessert
Blog Party#30: Veggie-Friendly
Blog Party#31: Fried Food Frenzy!
Blog Party#32: Pizza Party!
Blog Party#33: Diner & Street & Pub Food
Blog Party#34: The Buffy Bash
Blog Party#35: Chocolate Party
Blog Party#36: Blogger's Choice
Blog Party#37: Retro Party Redux
Blog Party#38: Birthday Bash
Blog Party#39: Gross Anatomy
Blog Party#40: The Holiday Edition, 2.0
Blog Party#41: Traditions
Blog Party#42: Tiki, Two
Blog Party#43: Spice it Up
- Blog Party#43: Spice It Up
The chill of February has definitely gotten to me. I'm cold. I'm tired of being cold. I want warmth...but it looks like the only place I can find that is in the kitchen! (I hereby apologize to my friends in the Southern hemisphere; I'd gladly...
- Blog Party#42: Tiki, Two
Happy 2009, Blog Party-ers! It's a new year, and a whole new batch of party themes to explore. As mentioned some months ago, to help celebrate BP's third year, we're taking on both new & old themes. This month, we're looking back...
- Blog Party#35: Chocolate
Happy June, everyone! It's a new month, and that means a new Blog Party theme. Last month's Buffy Bash was absolutely fabulous, but it was a theme some BP'ers weren't entirely familiar, or even comfortable, with. So for our Thirty-Fifth...
- Blog Party#25: Minty Goodness
We're beginning our third year here at Blog Party, and this time around, I've decided to have more fun with the theme. To pick party topics I'd want to see. To really do the things I love, and hopefully...you'll love them, too. This...
- Shhhh! Don't Pass It Around, But...
Blog Party #6, Retro Party, is going on right now!. And while technically you should have your entries in already? There is an unofficial 'grace period'...through experience, I've found a few submissions in my in-box as late as Saturday afternoon....