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When I lived in Charlotte, I belonged to a playgroup called the Playground Divas. Don’t let the name fool you, we weren’t diva-ish in Diana Ross or Mariah Carey kind of way, more that we were more than just moms. We liked to have fun and celebrated that each of us were beautiful in our own ways. Around the holidays one of our group members would host the annual Diva Pie Night, which involved two things most women enjoy: wine and desserts. Not only did we have great conversation, learn new recipes and laugh all night long, we also had a little stress relief from the busy-ness of the holiday season. Want to know how to have the perfect girls night in making desserts? Just follow these easy steps:
- Whoever has the biggest kitchen hosts the party. With lots of cooks in the kitchen, things get crowded. The more room, the merrier. And the more room for the wine.
- Determine what you’ll be baking beforehand. This makes it easy to divide up the ingredient list so the hostess doesn’t get stuck buying everything. It also makes it easier to know which wine to bring.
- BYOB – bring your own baking supplies. Throw the measuring spoons and cups in your purse before you head out the door. Perfect if you get down to the last bottle of wine and you want to make sure everyone gets an equal share.
- Designate someone to take pictures. That way you can tell your husband/significant other that yes, you did actually bake something and not just drink wine.
- Print copies of the recipes and give to everyone before they leave because, let’s face it, no one is going to remember what they made with all that wine.
- 1 box Duncan Hines Yellow cake mix
- 1 large box Vanilla Pudding (not instant)
- 1 can Chocolate Fudge Duncan Hines Frosting
- Bake cake per instruction using two round pans. Let cool while preparing pudding. Cook pudding as directed on the box (DO NOT USE INSTANT PUDDING). Cut each cake in half (so you have two circles of cake) and set aside. Add Vanilla Pudding and put the other half top on..do this to each cake.
- Melt Chocolate Frosting in Microwave for about 20 seconds or until it is thin.
- Drizzle over tops of the cakes and put in refrigerator and let cool….
- Serve cold. Make two pies.
Remember to check out Duncan Hines’ website www.duncanhines.com to find some great recipes for your holiday get-together! I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective.
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This must have been SO much fun! I’d love to have my own group of mommy friends get together like this someday
Twitter: Elleberra
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I have never had a pie making party. It sounds like fun. I don’t know a darned thing about wines though. The last time I tried one it was awful. My family never the wine thing so I have no exposure. Do you have any suggestions for newbie wine drinkers? There is a new store in our town that has a lot of different wines…I never saw so many in my life. I was lost!
I expect I could make that pie though…
My win-o friends might disagree but I think for newby wine drinkers, try something sweet to start out like a rose or white zinfandel. If you find you’re liking the taste, then move on to a basic white like a pinot grigio or a red, maybe a cabernet. There are some really good inexpensive wines out there, experiment with a few of them and figure out what you like. Good luck!
Twitter: savinginseconds
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Looks like a fun group of girlfriends!! Great tips on the party hosting, too—-very doable and could be easily adapted to any party.
Twitter: susiebhomemaker
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Sounds like a fun girls night in… and wine is definitely a necessity. ;p lol I’ll have to try that Boston Creme Pie recipe for my next mom’s night.
What an awesome idea for a party! Looks like so much fun!
This looks like a great party!
Twitter: thespringmount6
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That looks so yummy and so much fun. Boston Creme Pie is one of my favs.