This past weekend was Memorial Day weekend and I rented a pontoon boat with 15 of my friends. It was an amazing day. I planned for this party for months and couldn’t wait for the day to arrive. I cooked all weekend and woke up at 6:00am on Monday to start packing coolers and put the last touches on my dishes. The menu consisted of….

Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Chile/Coconut Salad
Hawaiian Beef Teriyaki Skewers
Curried Turkey Salad
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Pasta Salad
Tzatziki Yogurt dip Dill and Cucumber, served with pita chips dusted with paprika, chili powder, cinnamon and sugar

My friends also came through and brought some awesome dishes, including some pineapple/teriyaki chicken wings, a black bean and corn salsa, fruit kabobs, fresh veggies, and a variety of chips, dips and other snacks.

We grilled on the boat, after finally securing the pontoon so it didn’t run into other boats. At first the grill wouldn’t light. We tried everything, but it seemed like the propane was out. I almost lost my sh*t but luckily someone realized there was a kink in the gas line. Once we un-kinked it, it lit up right away and all was right in the world. :)

I live for throwing these types of parties! People say I should do it for a living, but doesn’t that always result in losing passion for your hobby…if suddenly it becomes a “job”??? I just love that I have a job that pays the bills, challenges my mind, and yet allows me to host and enjoy these types of events. I can’t say I’d turn down an offer to organize a party for a fee, but I certainly don’t see myself going into it as a business and leaving my day job behind!