A SUMMER HOLIDAY PARTY ABROAD This idea is something just about everyone wants I would guess.  The dream destinations will obviously vary, but it is one of the reasons we work hard so we can travel to sunnier climes than Britain and have well-earned rest and luxury. Saturday Food The idea is either: 70's buffet party, which could include Swedish food.    Not sure if Ikea is back fully yet, but when it is there are loads of party ideas available.  I actually once impressed a snobby foody by making  hors d'œuvre  from Ikea products, shocked myself but it did.  Suppose I did get Home Economics at school.  Until Ikea is back you can just get whatever there is at the supermarket. Then serve with a 70's alcohol like Mateus or Cinzano or of course Swedish vodka.  Found two beers at Ikea so maybe it will be back soon.  We used to buy a lot of their alcohol. pinterest.com/saphireblack/homemaker-tips/an-august-summer-holiday-abroad-party/ or Spanish Tapas We used to get the Tesco ta

 A British Summer Holiday Party/Britain   Everything has a summer feel and will hopefully be of use to you. Summer Holiday in Britain food Ideally you will go for a day out at the seaside or for a picnic in the country, then come back and watch this ~ the food is therefore seaside food, picnic food or what we used to do was go for dinner in an expensive sea food restaurant taking in the local fresh fish.  Great treat to sample Britains finest fayre. Saturday Night TV The Two Ronnies  By The Sea and The Picnic Classic British comedy. Big Ronnie as the crusty old general and little Ronnie as his doltish son lead a family of of English eccentrics including the general's dotty sister , her easily shocked companion and a fiendish small boy with a passion for practical jokes . Add a leggy blonde or two and you have a recipe for some of the sauciest humour this side of Tiddley Cove. Holiday on the buses This film survives the PC rules set out in the 80s.  It is really funny and one of my

 Alternative Glastonbury/folk Concert/Monte Carlo Not sure what festival food is as I only went to reading once and didn't enjoy camping, so have never been to a festival since. I have been told it is takeaway food, but there are also healthy options like salad. For the alternative night off from slimming I would opt for a dinner date at my favourite restaurant.  Instead of getting upset you haven't a ticket or getting upset your area is quiet ~ go for a nice meal instead ~ then just order the food of your choice. Realistic Food Options until the above are possible again due to post covid. At the 50's party last month the chip shop was closed so we adlibbed we were in Italy for the 50's. Then adlibbed more and had frozen food. We had pizza, chips and some frozen defrosted strawberry cheesecake left over from the 80's party.  It went down really well as we had been on salad and diet food the rest of the month.  I had it watching Lovejoy ~ really enjoyable evening lol

 50'S EASY ACCESS POINT  Hello and welcome to the 50's party. The Kray Twin documentary points out how they were all hungry as WW2 rationing hadn't completely gone. This means no food for the end-of-month slimming day off. The only thing I could think of was Saturday night go for a meal in a restaurant and then to a bar or nightclub. Sunday Night is go for a meal in a restaurant. Romantic meal for 2 Sunday Dinner option If you want to cook and can purchase ingredients I discovered the 50's had spaghetti bolognese and spaghetti carbonara.  I'd happily make both of those,  we had spaghetti carbonara at weekends when we hadn't any money as we were setting up our business.  We had that and a bottle of wine for £5 using the penny convertor and clubcard points.  You could serve it with full-fat garlic bread and a salad as your one-day off-a-month treat.  If you have a starter and dessert it would be maybe more of a treat.  Not sure what they had in the 50's so you

 Victorian Party Hello and welcome to the Victorian Party Easy Access point. The first thing I have to recommend is actual footage of Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria Arrives at a Royal Garden Party (1898) | British Pathé Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Last visit to Ireland. The only "Victorian" film.(1900). She looks really nice and she obviously loves her people and they love her. Hope this gives you a feel for Victorian Times. Just to make this legal ~ some advertising clive Christian  1872 Can't believe I found this, Victorian perfume is still available to purchase today.  The lid of the bottle is styled from Queen Victoria's crown.  This is a great find for a perfume junky or a Victorian history society member. click the link below if you would like to purchase or just browse out of interest . clivechristian.com/products/1872-feminine Have to say rose is one of my favourite fragrances which was one of the Victorian  favourites. The Victorian Party The Food  Wasn't

 60s Party Easy Access Point Hello and welcome to the 60's party We found the 80's party link worked like Tumbler used to, so will load it all up here for you, just add your 60's fayre and alcohol of choice and enjoy!!! These are my film recommendations, but there is more choice for you on 60's party in Pinterest.  Click the links below. Saturday 23 March BBC4 One Night In The 60's - Late Night Line Up The 60's food option with this TV program is fondue, great if you have guests round for a party. Fanny Cradock Invites You to a Cheese and Wine Party (1970) | BBC This video is one year after the 60's but it has the fondue recipe which is probably the same recipe I would guess. The Entertainer - Tony Richardson | 1960 This film is an insight into the British seaside in the 1960's, you may remember it, or like me not even know about it. The 60's food option I gleaned from this film is fish and chips and champagne.  This is one of the day off options.  A