subject: Party Favor Ideas: Throw An Edible Image Chocolate Party [print this page] Been there, done that? You need an original idea for a birthday, anniversary, or retirement party? Cant decide on cake flavors and color schemes?
The key is customization. At least one item on your party list should be customized with the name or photo of every guest. One of the best ideas weve come across lately is edible photos in chocolate. In this process, food grade coloring is used in a standard four-color printing process to replicate photos and messages directly onto a smooth chocolate surface. Guests can keep the chocolate image as a keepsake, or absorb the message and just eat it!
Everyone loves chocolate! You cant go wrong with a chocolate theme. Your event can be as simple or elaborate as you desire. And chocolate is not just for kidsadults will go nuts for a chocolate party.
Here are some ideas for organizing and decorating a chocolate edible image party.
Food ideas:
Cocoa with flavored candy stirrers and gourmet marshmallows
Cake, brownies or chocolate mousse with a selection of gourmet sauces and flavored whipped creams
Chocolate cheesecake
Lighter fare: chocolate fondue with fresh fruit, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate sorbet with fresh berries
Activities:
Watch a chocolate themed movie, like Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Chocolate or Willie Wonka. Don't want to spend all that time watching a full movie? You can't go wrong with the hilarious "Chocolate Factory" episode of "I Love Lucy". It's available on the season 2 DVD with the official title of "Job Switching".
Red wine and chocolate pairings (adults only, of course)
Decorations:
Chocolate brown balloons, paper plates and napkins can be combined with many complimentary colors, like bright pink, light mint green, icy pale blue or aqua.
Chocolate centerpiecesyou can find turkeys for Thanksgiving, bunnies for Easter, or make your own lollipop bouquets with customized edible lollies featuring your party theme.
Kids soccer teamsa chocolate image of the whole team in an ornate chocolate frame for the coach, plus lollipops with each team members photo for the kids
Anniversaryan edible chocolate frame and photo of the married couple
Bridal showerchocolate lollipops with edible images of well leave it to your wicked imagination
Super Bowl partychocolate lollipops with the two competing team logos
Christmaschocolate tree ornaments with an edible image
Sales team celebrationassemble thank you gift bags containing gourmet chocolate treats and cocoa, include your logo and message on an edible chocolate business card
