How Not to be a Wallflower!
We’ve made it to Day 3 of the Mistletoe Make & Bake Blog Hop…are you on a sugar high yet from all these yummy cookie recipes? You’ll hit the jackpot today with fun project downloads from Celine at Perkins Dry Goods, Patrick Lose and Kelly Ann from Kelly Ann’s Quilting, and don’t forget we’ve all got great cookie recipes for you so don’t skip anyone!
Today’s theme is cocktail party conversation starters (or how to avoid standing in the corner alone!) Two words…don’t go! Just kidding…but seriously, I’d rather have a tooth pulled than to have to go to a cocktail party with lots of people I don’t know, mixing and mingling over drinks and party conversation…not my favorite activity.
My cocktail party strategy? Find someone else standing alone, looking as uncomfortable as myself, and strike up a conversation with them. I’ll usually start out with a comment about the food or the decor or something innocuous like that, and then ask the person something about themselves…people love to talk about themselves!
Most importantly, always have an exit strategy! There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a conversation with someone you don’t want to talk to (except standing in the corner alone, of course!) I’ll usually just say I need to find the ladies room and excuse myself.
Food is always a good conversation starter, and you’ll get lots of compliments when you serve this old Southern favorite…
To download and print the pdf version of the recipe card click here!
The fun continues tomorrow so be sure to come on back and see what I’m cooking up for you!
Melisa
Tags: Mistletoe Make & Bake Blog Hop, Pecan Tassies, Recipes
November 17th, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Excellent tips for the cocktail party … I really have to remember the exit strategy
Thank you for sharing the recipe!!
November 17th, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Thank you for your suggestions to get a conversation going, but especially for leaving the conversation! LOL.
November 17th, 2010 at 12:24 AM
Yummy recipe. Thanks!
November 17th, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Excellent…thanks!
November 17th, 2010 at 12:34 AM
I need to practice that exit strategy. I’m always worried about how to get out of a situation without offending anyone.
November 17th, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Day 3 – Thank you!
I’m so glad I don’t go to many of these, but food is always a great topic!
I remember trying to sneak out early – it didn’t work. Oh well!
November 17th, 2010 at 7:00 AM
The only danger with that exit line is when the person says “Oh, I will show you where it is!” and then waits for you to finish.
I can tell you are really in the South- How? Pecan Tassies- a true Southern treat.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:07 AM
My new exit strategy – I think I’ll have another pecan tassie1
November 17th, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Pecan tassies are one of my families favorites. My friend gave me the recipe years ago and I make them every year for our Christmas celebration. I also make them for the people I work with and they never last very long.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:46 AM
Pecan Tassies, how can you not love them? The name is so stinking cute and the size is just perfect to pop into your mouth! That does however, become a problem. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
November 17th, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Mmmmm – these cookies sounds delectable. Great advice for avoiding corner hovering! (Love the picture of the poor girl sitting out yet another dance.)
November 17th, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Thanks for the recipe and the suggestions….an exit strategy is important!
November 17th, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I’m not a big party person, so having an exit strategy is an excellent idea!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Yummy recipes…sounds like miniature pecan pie ~ one of my favorite holiday treats. Great suggestions too.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:26 AM
These cookies look wonderful!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:33 AM
I am the same way,more of a listner than a talker, rather be home quilting, thanks for the suggestions though. Great recipe.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:43 AM
I’m with you! I like my dentist enough to go to him instead of a big cocktail party! Thanks for the recipe. See you tomorrow. HUGS… and stitches
November 17th, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Ahhh, the dreaded party! Love the strategy! Thank for the great recipe!!
November 17th, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Thank YOu for the hop I love it and love all the new recipes and all the new stitching projects
November 17th, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I’m with you, I’d really rather not go, but when I have to I have it set up that somebody call me about a half an hour or so after I get there! It makes for a great exit! I really want to try these cookies this year!
Thanks for sharing!
November 17th, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Thanks for the recipe.
November 17th, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Finding common ground if often challenging, but you are very right. Most people like to talk about themselves, so it’s a good way to keep a conversation going. And a lot of times you get to know someone new
November 17th, 2010 at 11:10 AM
I love the pictures you’ve been using on your posts. They are right on.
November 17th, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I made those cookies years ago but forgot all about them. They were really good so thanks for the reminder.
November 17th, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Tassies are always a crowd pleaser. Thanks for sharing.
November 17th, 2010 at 12:58 PM
I’m with you on parties where I don’t know anyone….ack! Can you say uncomfortable?
LOVE any recipe that has pecans in it….I grew up on “Pecan Sandies”, so this is on my baking list for sure! Thanks!
November 17th, 2010 at 12:58 PM
I’m with you on parties where I don’t know anyone….ack! Can you say uncomfortable?
LOVE any recipe that has pecans in it….I grew up on “Pecan Sandies”, so this is on my baking list for sure! Thanks!
November 17th, 2010 at 1:00 PM
LOVE any recipe that has pecans in it….I grew up on “Pecan Sandies”, so this is on my baking list for sure! Thanks!
November 17th, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Here in France they always talk about food and wine, so that is at any moment a good starter here;
i LOVE PECANS, TAHNK YOU.
November 17th, 2010 at 2:23 PM
I like using food as a conversation starter as well
November 17th, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Pecans, cream cheese..Yum..can’t think of anything much better. Thanks for sharing.
November 17th, 2010 at 2:58 PM
This sounds like a cookie my husband will love. Thanks!
November 17th, 2010 at 4:08 PM
I have a friend that moved to Florida, she used to make these by the hundreds for events at the church and for friends during Advent and Christmas. I never did get her recipe. Thank you because now I will finally be able to make them.
Have a terrific day!
November 17th, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Thanks for the great recipe
November 17th, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Great exit strategy. Hopefully that person doesn’t have to go too. Thanks for the recipe.
November 17th, 2010 at 4:53 PM
thanks for the suggestions and the cookies. Everyone is always looking for more pecan recipes.
November 17th, 2010 at 5:30 PM
great suggestions. cookies look good too
November 17th, 2010 at 6:41 PM
These sound like cookies I’d like to try.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:59 PM
I dread going to parties where I don’t know people. I also dread work holiday parties. I like to stay home & sew
Great recipe. I’ll have to try these.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Thanks for the party tips. The cookie recipe looks good too.
November 17th, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Thanks so much for the yummy recipe!!
November 17th, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Another great recipe. I am putting on weight just reading all of them.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:08 PM
Mmmmmm, Pecan Tassies sound yummy. I’m with you, I don’t really like the cocktail party scene.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Thank you for the great recipe!
SheilaC
November 17th, 2010 at 9:37 PM
So why do people have cocktail parties if so many people would rather stay
home!!! I’m with you on this one!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Thanks for the recipe. will try it for next Thursday. Liked the idea of starting up a conversation with someone standing alone. Judy S
November 17th, 2010 at 9:40 PM
The comic picture is priceless … everyone has been there! Thanks for the humor and the recipe!
November 17th, 2010 at 10:56 PM
I’m going to have a Cookie Cookbook when I print out all these recipes! I’ve never had these but I do love pecans so they should be good.
November 17th, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Pecan Tassies are so yummy, just like pecan pie!
November 17th, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Ooooh……what a memory….my Mom made these every Christmas. I really should give these a try myself. Thanks for sharing!
November 18th, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Love the little picture! Maybe that’s why I hate going to those parties. What a way to ruin a perfectly good day. Thanks for the delicious recipe.
November 19th, 2010 at 3:48 PM
My mouth is watering
November 20th, 2010 at 6:57 AM
I am just going to put on so much weight with all the great recipes.
November 20th, 2010 at 11:15 AM
one of my fav cookies to make every year…my MIL used to make them…
November 20th, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Thanks for the yummy recipe.
November 20th, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Thats a laugh! thanks for the great recipe.
November 20th, 2010 at 4:34 PM
I’m gaining weight just reading all the yummy recipes.
November 20th, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Thank you for the suggestions on how not to be a wallflower. Cookie anyone?
November 20th, 2010 at 7:52 PM
These sounds amazing!!
Thanks!
November 20th, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Great tips for a party! I’ll try to remember them.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Pecan Tassies – a pie just for me!!