Esa
Kentucky Derby
Your party can be whatever you want it to be, just keeping in mind The Kentucky Derby is often labeled as an “extravagant springtime sports party”. In fact the Derby is well known as “The greatest two minutes in Sports”. As far as parties go the Derby has it all…betting, drinking eating and the most fun of all hats, hats, and more hats! Have your party your way, do any or all of the above, use your imagination and have a GREAT time….partying with a purpose is always a fantastic thing!
Two great sites to visit are www.kentuckyderby.com and KentuckyDerbyParty.com. All the information you could possibly need to hostess a Derby party is there. Grab a group of your friends and let’s plan one now…
Invitations: You of course, your chapter and anyone you wish to share ESA with…anyone who cares about others and the world around them. Remember, you don’t know who will say yes unless you ask...so take a chance you might be surprised. Take a notebook around with you for a few days as you go about your business. Make a list of potential members. ESA is an awesome organization so share! After you make your list, send out those invitations… you just might be surprised at who will be interested. Note: At our fall leadership everyone was given instructions on making their own business cards. No titles were included so the cards will never be outdated. Each chapter was instructed on how to make their own chapter brochure to have on hand for potential members.
Party Attire: Remember Derby attire can range from extremely casual to pearls and hats on millionaires row. Big hats and colors for men are definitely “in”. So, pick out your favorite outfit and the most import part of your ensemble… your hat.
Food: Anything goes, make up your own. Everyone has their favorites. Included are only a few of many possibilities. Mint Julep’s (of course) Appitizers: Kentucky Sushi and Toasted Pecan Halves Main Course: Kentucky Hot Browns Desert: Kentucky Derby Pie
Each Guest will receive an Official Kentucky Derby Glass to take home to remember their afternnon of fun and excitement.
Activities: Hat Contest: Grab a few door prizes and sponsor a variety of hat contests. We are going to play “The Stroll” and have everyone model their hats…May the best hat win! o Biggest o Best Derby Inspired o Best Men’s Hat o Most Outlandish
Call To Post: Racing Begins…Place your bets please! It’s all for a great cause. o Listing of all races can be found ahead of time o Make a list of numbers from 1 to 20. Place numbers in a hat and draw your winning horse. For a $2.00 contribution (Or whatever amount you decide). You can “bet on a horse to win.” The horse you draw is the horse you bet on to win. More people than horses? Write the numbers again. o Winner receives a prize or half of the amount collected. The remainer of the amout is given to a charity of your choice. o Each race is “run” the same way.. May the best horse win!
Look up a few facts about the Kentucky Derby and share. For instance you could have a mini trivia game between races about all the info you found out.
Playing horseshoes is another alternative.
See www.Kentuckyderbystore.com for prizes or make your own.
Telling the ESA story/Ask them to join: Share about ESA and some of the projects that your local chapter supports. Also share the importance of the friendships made in ESA and the fun that is experienced. Have chapter brochures on hand.
Follow up: Follow up with a written note or phone call to answer additional questions
Recipes: The Early Times Mint Julep Receipe The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. Almost 120,000 Early Times Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at Chrurchill Downs.
2 cups sugar 2 cups water sprigs of fresh mint crushed ice Early Times Kentucky Whisky Silver Mint Julep Cups
Make a simple syrup by boiling suar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six to eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refridgerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice. Your ratio for your mint julep is one tbsp mint syrup to two ounces of whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Kentucky Sushi Boiled ham Philadelphia Cream cheese chive/onion flavor pickle spears
Blot with paper towels your ham and pickle spears. Spread cream cheese on boiled ham. Place pickle spear at one end of ham and roll up like a jelly roll. Slice “sushi” and hold roll with toothpick.
Toasted Pecan Halves 4 cups pecan halves 1/4 cup butter 3 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat oven to 325F. 2. Spread pecans on large pan. Bake 10 minutes. 3. Remove, add butter and stir till coated. 4. Sprinkle salt on evenly and stir. 5. Lower temperature to 250F and bake 20-30 minutes more. Stir twice more while baking. 6. Test for doneness at 15 minutes - remember nuts continue to cook when taken from oven so don't over cook them.
Original Kentucky Hot Brown Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons heavy cream salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds sliced roasted turkey 1 tomato, thinly sliced 8 slices white bread, toasted 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 8 slices crispy bacon
Directions 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour with a whisk or fork, and continue to cook and stir until it begins to brown slightly. Gradually whisk in the milk so that no lumps form, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Mix in 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and then stir in the beaten egg to thicken. Do not allow the sauce to boil once the egg has been mixed in. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. 2. Preheat the oven's broiler. For each hot brown, place two slices of toast into the bottom of an individual sized casserole dish. Cover with a liberal amount of roasted turkey and tomato slices. Spoon sauce over the top of each one and sprinkle with some of the remaining Parmesan cheese. 3. Place the dishes under the broiler and cook until the top is speckled brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the broiler and arrange two slices of bacon in a cross shape on top of each sandwich. Serve immediately.
Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie NOTE: This recipe makes a large amount of batter, so be sure to use a 10-inch deep dish pie pan. A stoneware pie pan with high sides works well. When shaping and fluting the pie crust, make sure to bring the sides up high enough to hold all the Kentucky Derby Pecan Pie filling.
Recipe for 10-inch Single Crust Pie Crust visit, http://donna- diegel.suite101.com/best-pie-crust-recipe-a36015 (This recipe makes enough for 2-4 crusts. You can divide the recipe in half or freeze the extra crusts.) 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted 1/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup Karo light corn syrup 4 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup bourbon 3/4 cup gourmet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, shelled and chopped in half if desired
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Roll crust according to my directions in the “Best Ever Pie Crust Recipe,” or use a store bought pre-baked pie crust, line a 10-inch deep dish pie pan with the dough, and flute the edges as desired. 3. In a large mixing bowl, on medium speed with whisk attachment, whip butter, sugars, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla and bourbon together until frothy. 4. Remove bowl from mixer, and fold in chocolate chips and pecans or walnuts. Blend well. 5. Pour into prepared pie crust and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until set. 6. Serve warm, or cool completely before serving with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yields 8-10 slices.