Elizabeth Scokin, Nashville's stylish entertaining dynamo, has thrown some of the most elaborate high – energy bashes in Nashville, Tennessee.

Her richly imagined soirees are full of social adrenaline and built - in glamour for herself, for her friends, and for many charity organizations .

Party planning should cover every detail from designing imaginative themes and invitations to planning the décor, the music, cocktails, food, and lusciously extravagant goody bags. Her party tips can be adapted to make your next party exciting, memorable, and lots of fun.

Elizabeth’s parties delight, impress, and transport....even a drab business dinner takes on a different personality and black tie parties are no longer a bore...her parties are designed to reflect a well lived life with beautiful food, flattering lighting, and the music you love.

MOMMY ON THE GO!

LATE AUTUMN SENSATIONS

Soccer practice, Piano and Ballet lessons, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts....Whew!!!
Relax while preparing these quick, yet delicious recipes your
family will love and look forward to every time they ask
Mommy! What's for dinner?

Hilton's Squash Fritters
2 cups grated raw squash
1/2 t. grated onion
few grains black pepper
2 t. salt
6T. flour
2 eggs, beaten
2t. melted butter

Combine 1st six ingredients, add beaten eggs and then butter.
Drop by tablespoon onto griddle. Brown and dot when serving
with butter. They are to die for!

Mommy's Chicken Stew

2 cans low-fat chicken broth (14 1/2oz.)
1 can vegetable broth ( 14 1/2 oz.)
3/4 c. shredded carrots
8 oz. egg noodles
1 lg. can white chicken meat
1 T. all purpose flour
2 T. cold water
Dash of black pepper

Bring broth to a boil in a covered soup pot, 8-10 minutes.
Add carrots, noodles, chicken, and it's juice. Bring to a boil and cover.

Uncover and stir, breaking up chicken. Continue to boil until noodles are tender.

Combine flour and water in small container that has a lid. Shake well.

Noodles are now tender. Add flour mixture and stir until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
YUMMY! Serves 4-6~ I double the recipe, as everyone always wants seconds

Pepperidge Farm Apple Turnovers Serve them with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for Dessert!

TALES FROM THE POWDER ROOM

One of my top 5 fave Haute Hostess Aprons ~ available in black or lipstick red satin. Her name is FIFI....she also tells tales from the Powder Room! FIFI just loves a good mirror. www.hautehostessaprons.com

CHILLY AFTERNOON TEA PARTY FARE

Cuddle Up By The Fireplace With Hot Tea
Served In Beautiful Antique China .
Great Dessert for Company ~ Pretty Presentation!

3 eggs 1 cup sugar
½ c pumpkin
1 T. lemon juice
¾ c flour
1 t. baking powder
2 t cinnamon
1 t ginger
I t nutmeg
½ t salt
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 T. butter, softened
1 t vanilla
1 c powdered sugar

Beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes and gradually add sugar. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice . Fold in remaining ingrdients. Spread in greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degress for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Loosen edges with knife and turn onto towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll towel and cake, starting with narrow end and let cool 1 hour. To make filling: Combine filling ingredients and blend until smooth, unroll cake and spread with filling. Re-roll and refrigerate.

KEY HOLIDAY PARTY TIP

*Don't slave away at your own party. Hire plenty of help . . . from serving to clean-up. No one enjoys a frazzled host and you, the fabulous one, should make it all look like it was a snap!

*Most importantly, relax. Have your hairdresser come to your home for your blowout 2 hours before your party. Wash your hair 15 minutes before your stylist arrives. When your hair looks fabulous, everything else falls right into place!

MUSIC LESSONS

* Throw your parties the way you live! If you loved Studio 54 hire a
hot disco dance band . You and your guests will dance AND sing
the night away!

* Music is key. I prefer hiring a DJ. Play upbeat, but not loud music as guests arrive. Ebb to tranquil at dinner, and you may go to full on disco, if you wish afterward. Always do a sound check before your party. Begin your music at least 20 minutes before guests arrive to put you in the mood and have your vibe in full swing should any guest arrive early.

So Very Chanel

Elizabeth Scokin

Divine! Nude swirl chiffon on chiffon netting w Swarovski crystal and rhinestone motif ~ only@hautehostessaprons

Elizabeth Scokin

Divine! Nude swirl chiffon on chiffon netting w Swarovski crystal and rhinestone motif ~ only@hautehostessaprons

Introducing Haute Host

Designer Aprons for the Fashionable Host

The Haute Host Collection ties around the waist and neck. Most are designed with 2 deep pockets and some come with a smart breast pocket and handkerchief. The new Haute Host Apron is a traditional chef style and is wonderful for cooking, as well as entertaining!

STYLE YOUR POSH TREATS

I had to take a walk around the grounds before the party...
Do everything with style ~ I always style my canapes ~ not the caterer.

*Tray Chic . . . delicious and stylish canapes are a must. Present yours in a modern unfussy way. Food should contrast. Think about colors and textures. Style your appetizers! I love crabmeat-avocado toasts or seared tuna with chutney salsa.

My Mama's Brunch Recipe ..or simply Great to Feed a Crowd

4 slices bacon (cut in pieces)
1/2 lb. dried beef (cut in pieces)
1-2 cans sliced mushrooms
16 eggs , scramble
1/4 t. salt
1 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. butter
White Sauce:
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1 qt. milk white pepper

Cook bacon until done, but soft. Remove bacon and add beef, mushrooms, and fry a little. Make white sauce and add bacon, beef, and mushroom mixture. Scramble eggs. Grease a large casserole. Layer mixtures starting with sauce and end with sauce. (It comes out 3 layers sauce and 2 layers eggs). Cook one hour at 275 degrees Serves 12 as a main course or 20 for brunch, when there are several other dishes.

* For brunch I love to serve it with cinnamon rolls and a salad with avocado and grapefruit with poppyseed dressing. Can be made the day before and refrigerated. Is great for a big family breakfast!

Ski Chic

Glamorous Jet Set ~ Simply tres chic !
Styled by Anne Caruso