Need suggestions to go for a "New Orleans" themed graduation party

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by Tulip86

Yes! on the Southern Candymakers. Though pralines are very easy to make.

First batch - in the trash. Second batch - fending off husband and son from eating too many before the party tomorrow!

Final menu:

Muffaletta salad (Emeril Lagasse recipe -- delicious)
Jambalaya
Johnsonville "New Orleans" andouille sausage brats on the grill
Grapes and watermelon
Pralines
Beignets
Decorated SHEETCAKE
Virgin Hurricanes/with rum for the grown ups

And just to keep things interesting, we lost power last night when a bad storm came through. Turned on the generator this morning...it worked fine for 6-7 hours. While seemingly still running fine, no power is coming to the house. Power company estimates restoration at 4 pm tomorrow. Party starts at 6. At 3:30 today, it came back on and there was much rejoicing. An hour went by, and it just went out again....