Food for a Luau Themed "Party"

[faerywings]

One of the (only) good things of being in quarantine has been my family's resurrection of theme nights. I did these when they were kids- picked a theme, made food and decorations based on the there and watched a movie together. At the very beginning of our lockdown, my "kids" decided that we needed to do them again but with a 21+ component.



Last week we had Halloween Night and we made spooky food, and drinks (Melted Witch: witch vodka, pineapple and orange juices and blue curacao so it was green)

This week is Luau Theme and we have the drink part covered- we have coconut rum and pina colada mix.

But we are stuck on food ideas. What would be a on a menu for a luau?

 

[taxed4ever]

Mahi, Mahi and Kalua Pig, which I am sure you would not have either LOL. Banana Bread,Banana Coconut Guava Cake, Haupia (stiff coconut pudding) and Poi of course (yuck) Huli, Huli Chicken (yummy!)

 

[VickiStegall]

bacon wrapped little smokies

bacon wrapped chicken teriyaki bites

spam & pineapple skewers

(you could wrap it in bacon!)

I'm sensing a theme....

 

[faerywings]

Trudy- you know me too well! I am thinking of chicken and pineapple kababs for everyone other than Cait who can just eat the pineapple.

OMG! Vicki-- you are cracking me up-- ound:

 

[veer]

What is Luau ?

 

[marijke]

lots of fun I think - a traditional Hawaiian party Chris?

at Pinterest I found pineapple salsa ...

https://www.thegunnysack.com/pineapple-salsa-recipe/

Grilled Jerk Prawns and Pineapple Skewers

https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/grilled-jerk-prawns-and-pineapple-skewers/

 

[faerywings]

Yes, our own (crazy) take on a Hawaiian party
We are going to make the kabobs but with chicken. And maybe the pineapple salsa would be good too.
TFS!

 

[Nickel]

What is Luau ?

I wondered too..Sounds Hawaiian and i see it's a total yummie food festival...

 

[Nickel]

It sounds really fun! I lovethe idea of theme parties, great they back again for your family

 

[Madi]

I have no idea, but I would love to see pictures of the party!
have fun!

 

[faerywings]

I have a few LOs in my gallery of our Pirate, Disney, and Alien Nights

 

[VickiStegall]

forgot to say that I really love the idea of the theme nights! Really great memories you are making there, Chris!

 

[faerywings]

Thanks Momma O!!


*sings a bit drunkenly off-key* "It's a quarantine summer"


ound:

 

[scrapinmom]

Fresh Idea: cut a pineapple in half- take out the pineapple and use it else where. Scoop out the pineapple and put fresh fruit in it and pineapple of course! Use one side for fresh fruit and the other for other food as a container.

 

[faerywings]

I won't be able to get a pineapple in time to do this- but what a neat idea, I have seen it done with watermelon too.
I found a really cute idea to make a cheese "ball" in the shape of a pineapple with pecans pressed into to like the shell? rind? whatever you call the brown, scaly stuff!!

 

[VickiStegall]

Thanks Momma O!!


*sings a bit drunkenly off-key* "It's a quarantine summer"


ound:

LOVE IT!!!!!! :yo:

 

[faerywings]

It is the new official family cheer. Instead of resorting to the crass "WTF?/!" options, we now toast each other with "It's a quarantine summer!" Preferably executed with a drink in your hand.
:rofl:

 

[faerywings]

I have a couple of pics to share:


Kabobs cooked so the chicken never touches the veggies or my vegetarian DD wouldn't touch them

Hawaiian Fried rice and pineapple salad

Hawaiian bread with cheese and fake bacon dip, Blue Hawaiian drink

And -- I cannot forget the guest of honor!! (we never put her away after last week's Halloween night, so I got her ready for the luau - although she really didn't need the coconut bra, she has a very bony chest. ound:

 

[nancyr]

too fun!

 

[taxed4ever]

Food looks so yummy Chris! Love your guest of honour!! LOL

 

[Nickel]

Look really like fun! (and tasty)

 

[Danesa]

Oh my goodness. That looks yummy, Chris. I need to incorporate a couple of those to go with my quarantini.

 

[VickiStegall]

Looks amazing!!!!!

 

[Madi]

Looks like you had a great party!
Love your chairs, they match your guest of honour perfectly,
But i do think she overstayed her welcome!

 

[faerywings]

Thanks, my friends! I am working on a LO about this for July.
This week's theme is Dog Appreciation Day so my fur-babies will be in on the action too. --No alcoholic drinks for them, but we will share some pizza crust LOL

 

[marijke]

Looks so yummy!