Ever wonder what you could have in common with stars like Pam Anderson, Woody Harrelson, Alicia Silverstone, and Tobey McGuire? Become a vegan, and fame with be yours! Ok, not really. We doubt you’re a vegan and also doubt you’ve given the soy lifestyle a whirl (plus there is more to celebrity than your diet), but maybe it’s time to test those vegan waters with a party dedicated to the glorious soybean. So invite some friends, light a few soy based candles and crack open some vegan cookbooks to find out what’s soy good about this healthy way of life.
INVITATION TYPE
- Snail Mail – have your invitations printed using soy based ink.
DECORATIONS
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A party dedicated to soy and a minimalistic lifestyle should have minimal decorations. Keep it simple with soy candles, teacups filled with soy crayons (the novelty of the crayons will make a great conversation starter) bowls of edamame and soy nuts to both decorate and much on, and some books and periodicals on soy, veganism, and overall natural living. Some examples:
- Use solid neutral or white colored linens and regular china and utensils (nothing disposable).
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
Recreate this vegan, soy based menu. Choose organic, non-GMO products. Recipes from Super Soy:
- Appetizer: Spinach Dip
- Entrée: Shells with Soy Sausage Bolognese
- Dessert: Café Mocha Pudding Cake
- Cocktail: Sunshine Punch – a fizzy orange/peach/strawberry flavored drink.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Listen to music by famous vegan artists:
- Moby
- Andre 3000 (Outkast)
- Erykah Bahdu
- Fiona Apple
- Check out the indie flick How to Live With a Vegan Without Killing Them
GAMES
Since it is still winter, we suggest some indoor party games that keep you active and wake up your inner child:
- Create an obstacle course
- Musical Chairs
- Hide and Seek
- Tug of War
ATTIRE
- What you wear is up to you, but clothing should be vegan. In other words, no clothing made from animal products such as leather, fur, and silk.
LAST MINUTE TIPS
A nice parting gift for your guests is to give them each a lovely bar of soy soap and cards with the recipes from the party printed out and all tied together with a nice ribbon.
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
