Viva Diva Girls’ Night Out

by Mommy on October 21, 2009

in Campaigns, Events, Food & Recipes, Giveaways

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Since we’ve moved in September, we’ve felt much better about the place we call home. We are comfortable with our increased living space, the location is perfect and we are still close to family. Now that we are settled in a home that we will be in for years, we’ve been considering having parties and get togethers at our place. We even considered having Thanksgiving at our house. Ehhh maybe Christmas.

Sunday, I got a little party planning practice in by inviting my mother, aunt, and Greg’s grandmother for finger foods, facials, and manicures. It wasn’t anything big, but it was relaxing. For dinner, I made fried chicken drumsticks, fried okra, buttermilk biscuits, and cucumber salad. I set out cupcakes and Nature Valley Nut Clusters for snacks -- lots of finger foods! We enjoyed each others’ company and I will definitely do something like this again. It’s always the simple things that we appreciate the most.

This holiday season, Viva is encouraging people to get “closer to their food” by ditching the forks and knives and serving finger foods to family and friends. What are some of your favorite finger foods? How do you keep meals and parties clean? Do you use paper towels? Answer either question for a chance to win $50! This giveaway will run through October 28th, 2009 7PM CST.

This post was sponsored by Viva Towels. For fun, fork-free recipes – including videos – and snappy entertaining ideas, get over to the VIVA® Diva Café!

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.... 1 Can Can (Mom Most Traveled) October 21, 2009 at 10:01 am: I’m hosting my sons 5th birthday party this weekend. My strategy is to keep everyone outside; I’m even taking the dining table and putting it in the carport. Classy I know. But I don’t want the kids to tear up my house!
.... 2 Alaina @ Three Ladies and a Dad October 21, 2009 at 11:03 am: I clean up as I go…it seems to make the end of the night much easier!
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.... 3 Rita M October 21, 2009 at 12:39 pm: Favorite finger food… has to be jalapeño poppers!
.... 4 Adrienne Gordon October 21, 2009 at 12:44 pm: I love chicken bites and pizza rolls.
.... 5 Amber G October 21, 2009 at 12:56 pm: Chicken tenders or cheese & crackers are my favorite finger food! Oh, and in terms of dessert, pound cake with chocolate fondue!
.... 6 Jaime @ Denim Debutante October 21, 2009 at 1:16 pm: Favorite finger food is cheese sticks! So good… and SO bad for you!
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.... 7 Tammy Kennedy October 21, 2009 at 1:18 pm: I’m collecting money for my kids marching band trip they each need to raise 1300.00 thats a whopping 2600 so every 50.00 helps thank you for allowing me the chance
.... 8 Shelly the Chic Crafty Chick October 21, 2009 at 1:18 pm: Looks like y’all had fun. What a wonderful sounding menu.

I have a Pampered Chef Apricot & Jalapeno Brie recipe that is so good and such a great finger food. It is a Pampered Chef recipe. I served it last week when I hosted Bunco and there was none left. I guess one way to keep things clean is to serve something everyone eats up. No left overs! LOL
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.... 9 Tammy Kennedy October 21, 2009 at 1:19 pm: oh forgot to add that rumaki is my familys favorite finger food
.... 10 Sky October 21, 2009 at 1:22 pm: My favorite finger food is Bacon Wrapped water chestnuts. Yum and quick and easy. Plus, we use toothpicks to serve them…tidy!

Yes, paper towels are the way to go when it comes to having guests and keeping things simple and easy. There is not doubt about it!
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.... 11 Marilyn Wons October 21, 2009 at 1:23 pm: Without a doubt my favorite finger food is chicken wings. I also love potato wedges with melted cheddar on top!
.... 12 Charity S. October 21, 2009 at 1:29 pm: I love having mini parties with the girls at my house. I always serve lil smokies,crackers with cheese,and deviled eggs. Thanks
.... 13 Angela C October 21, 2009 at 2:00 pm: I make a cheeseball and serve with crackers and we usually cheat and order a pizza. We tend to not have a problem with keeping things clean but we have to always have paper towels on hand because if my niece is here she will not eat without one.
.... 14 Atasha October 21, 2009 at 2:02 pm: We started entertaining a little more this year. We do keep most of the “parties” out in the backyard. We don’t want all the kids thrashing the place.

We have been very fortunate that our guests help us clean up, all the time. Last one we had one of the ladies actually packed up the dishwasher. It’s been wonderful so far.
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.... 15 Tracey Byram October 21, 2009 at 2:02 pm: I use a roll of paper towels a week. Lots of times I’ll put a paper towel, when possible, on a plate then my food on the paper towel. That way no plate to wash. My favorite finger foods are chicken fingers, pizza rolls .
.... 16 sandra October 21, 2009 at 2:24 pm: one of my favorite finger foods is pigs in a blanket
.... 17 Kim October 21, 2009 at 2:27 pm: Our favorite finger food to serve at our parties – fruit skewers with cream cheese dip.
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.... 18 joe hansen October 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm: favorite finger foods=chicken wings
.... 19 Shannon Baas October 21, 2009 at 3:01 pm: raw veggies and cheese sticks. Keep it outside as much as possible.
.... 20 Laurie LaBelle October 21, 2009 at 3:22 pm: When my family and I have get togethers I try and keep to party picked up as I go. Rinse dishes and put them in the dishwasher as the come and keep food picked up. At the end of the get together comes to a close there is minimal cleaning to be done.
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.... 21 allison October 21, 2009 at 3:43 pm: favorite finger foods: bagel bites and brownies!!
.... 22 ali October 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm: my favourite finger food is hummus with pita bread!
.... 23 crystal October 21, 2009 at 4:03 pm: Our favorite finger food is Veggies and dip..any dip!
I do like having paper towels for parties.
.... 24 Brian October 21, 2009 at 4:11 pm: Keep the party contained to a single room and keep napkins, trash cans and the like in easy reach. People are FAR more likely to use them if they’re easy to get to!
.... 25 Lizzie October 21, 2009 at 4:28 pm: My family loves pigs in a blanket. The flakes get everywhere though!
.... 26 Carol October 21, 2009 at 4:39 pm: What are some of your favorite finger foods? :

LOVE little hotdogs in blankets, scallops wrapped in bacon, potato chips and dip, and these ham/cream cheese/horseradish rollups my mom makes.
.... 27 Jessica October 21, 2009 at 4:53 pm: I usually stay on top of cleaning up minor spills and whatnot throughout the party. Paper towels are a God send when it comes to messes! Especially when those messes involve children! And I am totally guilty of serving non-messy foods at birthday parties (tacos, chili, etc).
Jessica´s last blog ..Menu Monday #6 – Oven Fried Chicken
.... 28 Margaret Smith October 21, 2009 at 5:32 pm: We try to host parties while serving finger foods and everyone seems to love them. Some of the items we serve are cut up hero sandwiches, meatball wraps, which we make by taking a cooked meatball, slice it in 1/2 and wrap with crescent roll dough and bake until brown. We also love to serve, garlic flavored crackers with cream cheese on top and we add a 1/2 sliced green olive ontop.
.... 29 susan varney October 21, 2009 at 5:56 pm: tuna is lettuce leaves mverno@Roadrunner.com
.... 30 Krista October 21, 2009 at 6:53 pm: I love virtually any finger food! My biggest weaknesses are sausage balls and homemade fudge.
.... 31 Angie October 21, 2009 at 7:25 pm: I love Boneless chicken wings – preferably honey bbq flavor! yum!
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.... 32 tanya October 21, 2009 at 7:29 pm: I use paper towels at parties. Viva is my favorite.
.... 33 dan October 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm: I like lumpia.
.... 34 Stephanie V October 21, 2009 at 7:42 pm: love mozarella sticks, chicken fingers and sweet potato fries
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.... 35 Theresa Shafer October 21, 2009 at 8:13 pm: What are some of your favorite finger foods? How do you keep meals and parties clean? Do you use paper towels?

Carrots, romaine lettuce, and any cut up veggies.

I use cloth to be more green.
.... 36 Tara Hill October 21, 2009 at 10:09 pm: We use paper towels like they are going out of style…it’s funny because it’s something I told my husband before we got married! He said he used them like crazy, too! I use them while I’m cooking, eating, cleaning, wiping up baby slobber…all the time!
.... 37 Jamie October 21, 2009 at 10:15 pm: I love spreadable cheese on a piece of crusty bread.
.... 38 bianca peponis October 21, 2009 at 10:36 pm: i never use paper towels, just rags or cloth napkins..
.... 39 christopher h October 21, 2009 at 10:47 pm: we love doing chicken wings and crudites
.... 40 courtney October 21, 2009 at 11:26 pm: i like fruit and veggies! healthy not messy and yummy!!
.... 41 brian October 22, 2009 at 12:24 am: favs would have to be either buffalo wings, or the tried and true cheese and crackers
.... 42 Karen October 22, 2009 at 12:44 am: I keep those antibacterial wipes on hand and just clean up messes as they happen
.... 43 Rebecca Graham October 22, 2009 at 1:25 am: We use a lot of paper towels here. For finger foods, we like chicken fingers and cheese and crackers.
.... 44 jkeller October 22, 2009 at 2:10 am: We use paper towels for easy clean up.
My favorite finger food is stuffed mushrooms.
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.... 45 Erin M October 22, 2009 at 2:53 am: Easy Clean Up Means
Those Red Party Cups, and paper bowls and plates!
I use Paper towels to quickly wipe off any messes–
.... 46 Tari Lawson October 22, 2009 at 5:55 am: I like serving different cheeses and crackers. I also use paper towels for small clean-ups, but not just any paper towels, I insist on Viva. They are by far the best.
.... 47 Linda Fish October 22, 2009 at 6:02 am: I use paper towels for everything, I often say I should own stock in them
.... 48 Carol Lawrence October 22, 2009 at 6:11 am: I like to put out a cheese,crackers,olives and pepperoni tray. jelly15301@gmail.com
.... 49 Denise B. October 22, 2009 at 7:54 am: I think I practically carry around Windex and paper towels. I clean up everything immediately when I see crumbs, drips, spills, spots, etc.
.... 50 Sharon Harmon October 22, 2009 at 8:37 am: Some of my favorite finger foods are popcorn chicken, hot wings and mozzarella cheese sticks! Thank you for the contest!
Happy Fall!
.... 51 Cujo October 22, 2009 at 9:20 am: What are some of your favorite finger foods? I love “finger foods” at parties. To nibble is to be happy. Favorites include hot wings, popcorn, pizza bites and cheese & crackers.
.... 52 Renski October 22, 2009 at 9:23 am: With 2 young boys, I now use paper towels often.
.... 53 Susan C October 22, 2009 at 11:03 am: I use paper towels all the time. Viva towels are perfect for cleaning up spills off the floor and counters between cleanings.
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.... 54 Deanna G. October 22, 2009 at 11:11 am: My favorite finger food is carrots & dip and I use paper towels all the time! They are a life saver when it comes to cleaning up messes
.... 55 Linda Lansford October 22, 2009 at 11:46 am: hot dogs are my fave command
.... 56 amber October 22, 2009 at 11:59 am: Love the video, and the food you described sounds so yummy! I love fried okra!! We always serve finger foods, especially around the holidays. We like serving veggies with dip, we also like to make little individual cheesecake cupcakes, I like to make pumpkin muffins. Chicken wings are a favorite! We also like to have cheese and crackers readily available. Paper towels are a must around the holidays, whenever family comes to visit, I make sure to have several rolls available.

Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
.... 57 Kim October 22, 2009 at 2:48 pm: My favorite finger food is cheese sticks and I go thru tons of paper towels at home!
.... 58 Cindy Thurman October 22, 2009 at 3:45 pm: We LOVE to serve finger foods at holidays and some of my favs are sausage balls, finger sandwiches and small quiches.
.... 59 Monique Rizzo October 22, 2009 at 4:42 pm: Ours is Chicken Nuggets and fries. Thanks for the chance.
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.... 60 Joannie October 22, 2009 at 5:43 pm: My favorite finger foods are carrot and celery sticks, pepper strips, mushroom strips, any raw veggies!
.... 61 Meredith October 22, 2009 at 5:57 pm: My favorite finger foods are pretty “obvious” I guess… chicken fingers, chicken wings, mini beef wellingtons, sushi, etc! Thanks for the chance!
.... 62 Kelly Ann T. October 22, 2009 at 6:51 pm: Cookies, dips and fresh veggies, fruit and roast beef sandwhiches on dollar rolls are some of our favorite finger foods.
To keep things clean we use paper towels, and microfiber cloth.
.... 63 Vicky H. October 22, 2009 at 7:22 pm: My favorite finger food is kimbap – or what some call “Korean sushi” for some reason, despite that it doesn’t contain fish at all.
.... 64 Kelly October 22, 2009 at 7:58 pm: My favorite finger food? Hmm. I really like Lil’ Smokies on a toothpick with pineapple in sweet & sour sauce. I also love tortilla roll-ups, mini-quiche, and jalapeno poppers.
.... 65 Pat October 22, 2009 at 9:43 pm: At our house we enjoy corn on the cob in season with butter, salt and maybe a spoonful of mayo. Later in the year at family gatherings we serve toasted pita bread &
vegetable strips with spinach dip. Whatever we serve
plenty of paper towels are needed.
.... 66 Ellie W October 22, 2009 at 11:15 pm: We have a family get together every Christmas. We definitely serve a lot of finger foods. Lots of chip and dips and veggie and dips. Cheese and meat trays, little quiches, and that sort. For the actual entrees we use paper plates and plastic silverware. And we all pitch in to help clean up. We usually go through a couple rolls of paper towels.
.... 67 Autumn B. October 23, 2009 at 12:25 am: i love pickles rolled in ham & cream cheese!

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.... 68 Cynthya P October 23, 2009 at 1:15 am: My favorite finger foods are bruschetta and various dips like hummus with pita chips and bean dip with tortilla chips.
.... 69 Cheryl October 23, 2009 at 2:26 am: My favorite finger food is salsa and chips. Thanks!
.... 70 Cynthia C October 23, 2009 at 7:15 am: My favorite finger food is veggies with hummus dip. I use paper towels to drain my deep fried shrimp balls.
.... 71 allyson ayala October 23, 2009 at 9:13 am: i love chips….just plain chips
.... 72 Debra F October 23, 2009 at 3:23 pm: My favorite finger goods are chicken tenders and pizza! Thanks for the giveaway.
.... 73 vicky October 23, 2009 at 6:31 pm: My favorite finger food is pigs in a blanket. the kids and adults love them.
I clean up as I am cooking to stay on top up everything.
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.... 74 Nettie October 23, 2009 at 10:24 pm: My favorite finger foods are pretzels and cut up veggies.
.... 75 Susan B October 24, 2009 at 12:10 am: My favorite finger foods – jalapeno poppers and buffalo wings – love the spicy food!
.... 76 angie October 24, 2009 at 12:26 am: I like cheese and crackers and bite sized desserts.
.... 77 julieh October 24, 2009 at 1:47 pm: I always use paper towels at my parties. They are more hygienic than regular finger towels, and they make clean up a breeze–with no laundry to do!
.... 78 reni davis October 24, 2009 at 2:13 pm: viva is one og the best paper towels to use there the strongest long lastind and easy to use again
.... 79 Ventego October 24, 2009 at 4:29 pm: Hmm… I read blogs on a similar topic, but i never visited your blog. I added it to favorites and i’ll be your constant reader.
.... 80 Rosie October 24, 2009 at 4:55 pm: My favorite finger foods are crab rangoon and chicken tenders. I definitely keep paper towels in hand to keep the party clean but I also have napkins available and there is always soap and water.
.... 81 momznite October 24, 2009 at 5:36 pm: Favorite finger foods:
heirloom cherry tomatoes
chunks of good cheese
pita chips with humus
.... 82 Alicia October 24, 2009 at 5:53 pm: wings
pinwheels
chips & dip
artichoke nibblers

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
.... 83 Gail Crawford October 24, 2009 at 8:43 pm: I like tuna sandwiches, also hot wings, we keep it neat by using paper plates and we also use paper towels.
.... 84 Janna Johnson October 25, 2009 at 12:48 am: My favorite finger food is greek tyropitas and spanikopitas!

Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

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.... 85 mitchell October 25, 2009 at 5:17 am: hi, my favorite finger foods are fancy cheeses and crackers. thanks!
.... 86 Suzanne Lewis October 25, 2009 at 9:56 am: I clean as I go, so there’s not as much to clean in the end. Paper towels are also very helpful!

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.... 87 Carol G October 25, 2009 at 11:28 am: My family’s favorite finger food is pizza, and we normally just put the slices on a paper towel to serve, and use that for a napkin as well. Everyone is old enough to clean up after themselves now, so that is a great help!
.... 88 Julie Moe October 25, 2009 at 12:01 pm: I love mini-quiches and cheese and crackers
.... 89 Michael Oelrich October 25, 2009 at 2:58 pm: Hot dogs & burgers are my idea of good finger foods. Paper towels are so much sturdier than napkins that my family prefers them despite their informality.
.... 90 Andrea H October 25, 2009 at 4:20 pm: I love Viva paper towels. My favorite finger foods are hamburgers, hotdogs and fried chicken. Yum!
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.... 91 Jeanne B-W October 25, 2009 at 7:18 pm: My favorite finger food is pigs in a blanket. I don’t like to get my fingers dirty – so I always have wet wipes around. They are great for little spills too.
.... 92 Kathleen T October 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm: Chicken fingers, mini sandwiches, and deviled eggs are three favorites that come to mind.
.... 93 Jill Myrick October 25, 2009 at 8:46 pm: Some of our favorite finger foods to serve are Mini finger sandwiches,raw fruits and vegetables with various dips,cheese sticks etc.
I am always using paper towels but especially at parties. And I am fortunate enough that most if not all of the adults that attend are always picking up as we go.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
.... 94 Ashley October 25, 2009 at 11:37 pm: if its a kids party – have it outisde! but for adult parties i don’t worry to much about it getting messy..i will just clean up later. i use paper towels for the clean up but during the party i like to use decorative napkins and some of my favorite are dips, and lots of desserts
.... 95 Valeta Brown October 25, 2009 at 11:47 pm: My favorite finger foods are thumbs and pinkies.

I use paper towels daily.
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.... 96 Idaho Jill October 26, 2009 at 10:02 am: I love cheese and crackers. I love trying new cheese-yummy! And yes, we use lots of paper towels in our house with a 2 1/2 year old!
.... 97 Rosey October 26, 2009 at 10:12 am: I like little finger sandwiches, and we sure do use paper towels.

Thank you.
.... 98 Adele October 26, 2009 at 10:41 am: My favorite finger food is stuffed mushrooms. Thanks for this offer.
.... 99 Claire October 26, 2009 at 1:10 pm: I’m a sucker for popcorn shrimp.
.... 100 Mrs. W October 26, 2009 at 1:17 pm: hmmmm, i like a lot of finger foods, but if i had to pick a fave, i’d pick any type of shellfishy type, like mussels or peel and eat shrimp with some type of sauce. a close second is good tortilla chips with FRESH guacomole, mmmmmmmmm
.... 101 Heather ODonnell October 26, 2009 at 2:53 pm: Best finger foods are veggies and dip. And mini cupcakes.
.... 102 Brad October 26, 2009 at 3:13 pm: My favorite finger food is taquitos
.... 103 roseh2o19 October 26, 2009 at 3:20 pm: i don’t use paper towels
.... 104 ky2here October 26, 2009 at 4:11 pm: Cheese and crackers, mini eggrolls, sushi (not sashimi).
.... 105 Dee@CWM October 26, 2009 at 5:00 pm: Favorite finger food is buffalo wings and Yes we use paper towels, lots and lots of it.
.... 106 Theresa D October 26, 2009 at 5:34 pm: My favorite finger foods are mini spinach quiche and pigs in a blanket. We use paper towels all the time.
.... 107 katie brown October 26, 2009 at 8:32 pm: My favorite finger foods are plain ol’ fruits and veggies! Best served on Viva paper towels
.... 108 Christina October 26, 2009 at 8:54 pm: I love finger foods anyway – cheese and crackers, veggies, chicken wings – less mess!
.... 109 shelly October 26, 2009 at 9:15 pm: I love Buffalo Dip (we call it crack dip because it is so addictive lol) it is basically ranch, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar, and chicken with scoop tortilla chips. YUM
.... 110 Aisling October 26, 2009 at 9:20 pm: Favorite finger foods for a crowd include cheese balls and crackers, cut fruit and veggies, and cookies for dessert. Much as I’d love to use fabric napkins, I always opt for paper napkins when we have get-togethers like this.
.... 111 Jacob LaFountaine October 26, 2009 at 9:26 pm: Serve mini sandwiches from sliced minirolls. Keep the food eating mostly to the kitchen and dining area. I do use paper towels
.... 112 Mimi the kitten October 26, 2009 at 9:31 pm: Yes, I absolutely use paper towels.
.... 113 michelle robbins October 26, 2009 at 9:32 pm: I like to use dishes I can throw away, that way I can save room in my dishwasher for the serving dishes.
.... 114 DANIELLE WALDO October 26, 2009 at 10:09 pm: i enjoy doing partys with appitzers cause they easy to serve and really no mess. Like sushi, winnie wraps, crab puffs, bacon wraps, and so much more. I serve them with napkins and people use toothpicks to pick them up. I also put small trash cans around with grocery bags as trash bags to save money and the people i invite will keep it clean or they wont be back next time lol.

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.... 115 Paula H October 26, 2009 at 10:23 pm: One of our favorite finger foods is chips with several kinds of dips. We don’t normally buy paper napkins but when we are having company we do. We also buy plates, cups and silverware. It makes clean up much easier.
.... 116 Anne October 26, 2009 at 11:12 pm: Yes, I use paper towels. I don’t even purchase napkins because I feel like I get more versatility with paper towels

My favorite finger foods are pitas with spinach dip, veggies and dip, and any sort of bite size appetizer!
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.... 117 Auriette October 26, 2009 at 11:13 pm: My favorite finger food is (are?) deviled eggs. I make ‘em very basic with just a little mayo and sweet relish. Yum. I do use paper towels, but mostly for cleaning up something really nasty like hairballs. My mom used to always serve lunch (sandwiches) on paper towels. Come to think of it, she pretty much still does.
Auriette´s last blog ..The Soggy Book
.... 118 Rosanne October 26, 2009 at 11:14 pm: I don’t use paper plates but I always use paper napkins and paper towels. I usually have club soda on hand for spilled wine
.... 119 Sonya October 26, 2009 at 11:22 pm: We keep a roll of paper towels on the table at all times, and during a party they’re handy for everyone!
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.... 120 Christie October 27, 2009 at 12:22 am: I use paper towels at parties for cleanups and for messy items like barbecue or corn on the cob.
.... 121 Shelbie Johnston October 27, 2009 at 12:57 am: I always clean as I go, use lots of papertowels and when I can paper plates, try to keep simplicity at all times!
.... 122 kristy October 27, 2009 at 1:21 am: My favorite finger food is carrots and veggie dip…
.... 123 Martha Payne October 27, 2009 at 6:18 am: I use paper towels very often. My favorite finger food is chicken wings! Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (at) gmail.com
.... 124 Kimberly October 27, 2009 at 8:57 am: Our favorite finger foods for parties are mini cucumber sandwiches, mini eau claires, chips, tiny meat balls, and veggies. We keep things clean by having lots of paper towels and wet naps on hand!
.... 125 Christy October 27, 2009 at 9:47 am: I hosted a baby shower and the food was planned so that we would not have to wash dishes. We made little tea sandwiches, cut up cubes of different cheese and put decorative toothpicks in them, baby carrots, baby pickles, etc. All finger foods so no silverware would have to be used.
.... 126 Dddiva October 27, 2009 at 10:07 am: I do use paper towels and I won’t feel guilty about it. We made a lot of changes for the environment but I am not sure extra laundry esp with a HUGE family is not worse in the long run.
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.... 127 Angela Gaffke October 27, 2009 at 10:42 am: I use paper towels for pretty much everything! They are much more sanitary and convenient than rags.
.... 128 Jen V October 27, 2009 at 10:51 am: My favorite finger foods to serve are deviled eggs, cheese and crackers, and a veggie tray with dip.
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.... 129 Lance Pearson October 27, 2009 at 11:02 am: I use paper towels, i must use a roll each day for my 9 month old.
.... 130 Leslie Price October 27, 2009 at 11:03 am: Nachos are my favorite “finger food!”
.... 131 shawna October 27, 2009 at 11:14 am: Our favorite finger foods are fruit and veggies with dip.
.... 132 Erin Cook October 27, 2009 at 11:51 am: My absolute favorite finger foods are pigs in a blanket and those mini quiches
.... 133 Mel W October 27, 2009 at 12:17 pm: Thanks for the contest! My favorite finger foods are cocktail franks and mustard, yum!
.... 134 Denyse October 27, 2009 at 12:54 pm: I LOVE Nachos.
.... 135 MelodicMom October 27, 2009 at 1:15 pm: My favorite finger food is Pigs in a Blanket dipped in mustard (LOVE those little hot dogs!). I use paper towels to clean up, especially when she gets baby food all over her face!
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.... 136 dianne October 27, 2009 at 1:29 pm: I have paper towels and hand towels all over the kitchen and in the bathrooms. (just incase).
.... 137 Molly K October 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm: My favorite finger foods for a party are vegetable and fruit trays, chips and dip and chicken wings.
.... 138 shirley October 27, 2009 at 2:18 pm: easy clean up to me means paper plates and paper towels! then i dont end up washing dishes after 30 people have went home!
.... 139 Kathy Scott October 27, 2009 at 2:25 pm: As much as I want to be green, I cannot give up my paper towels. Easy quick clean up for my little messmaker.
.... 140 damon October 27, 2009 at 3:14 pm: My favorite finger food is shrimp cocktail.
.... 141 Carolyn G October 27, 2009 at 3:34 pm: I like anything with Puff Pastry. SO if it’s pigs in a blanket or those little puff balls filled with spinach, I am so there.
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.... 142 Happi Shopr October 27, 2009 at 4:51 pm: I clean as I go to keep messes down. Paper towels sure do help.
.... 143 ElV October 27, 2009 at 7:17 pm: Thermonuclear buffalo wings is my favorite finger food.
.... 144 Justine October 27, 2009 at 7:38 pm: Some of my fave finger foods are chicken strips and fried cheese sticks, and yes we do go thru a ton of paper towels!
.... 145 Caitlin Perkinson October 27, 2009 at 7:57 pm: I love chips and dip. Trust me you can survive on them. Thanks for the chance to win!
.... 146 Sherry E. October 27, 2009 at 7:59 pm: My favorite finger food is cheese and crackers, but I also like fresh pineapple! Viva is actually our favorite paper towel. I love that they are softer than the regular paper towels! Very study as well..I keep things clean by wiping up spills and messes and discarding. Paper towels are also more sanitary than cleaning cloths!
.... 147 Amy October 27, 2009 at 8:18 pm: My favorite finger foods are so varied you’d roll your eyes, I love my veggies and dip but usually in the other hand I’ll have something fried like a Southwestern Egg Roll or chicken fingers
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.... 148 Jammie October 27, 2009 at 8:22 pm: We do it all outside and finger foods. Veggie trays and meat, cheese and cracker tray. Less cooking and less mess to clean up
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.... 149 Jill L October 27, 2009 at 8:27 pm: Finger foods are the best mostly with small kids running around. Quesadillas and tortilla chips are a favorite in this house. I love Viva paper towels. They truly feel like a luxury to me. Great feel and great designs. I get lots of compliments on them when guests are over.
.... 150 Donna L October 27, 2009 at 8:47 pm: We have pizza, pigs in a blanket, veggie trays, chip and dips and chicken wings
.... 151 Sheila October 27, 2009 at 8:50 pm: I buy the large package of paper towels. We use them instead of napkins
.... 152 Annemarie October 27, 2009 at 8:55 pm: Favorite finger foods: chicken tenders and chicken wings. I use napkins and paper towels to clean up.
.... 153 Chrysa October 27, 2009 at 8:55 pm: I like little appetizers like filled puff pastry and chicken fingers. Paper towels help to keep things clean by putting them under drippy items and also cleaning things up as soon as the spill so they don’t create a bigger problem!
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.... 154 Sheila Hickmon October 27, 2009 at 9:19 pm: We like pigs in a blanket a lot, and we also have veggie trays! Thanks!
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.... 155 Erica C. October 27, 2009 at 9:31 pm: We are all about quick foods that you can pick up and keep in your hands. Mini sandwiches, fruit cups, and kabobs are great!
.... 156 Karrie October 27, 2009 at 9:57 pm: My favorite finger food is chicken & fries. i never go wrong serving these plus some dipping sauce
.... 157 Kate October 27, 2009 at 10:32 pm: Chips and dip; also pizza. Can never get enough of those. And I am trying to be better about dieting, so I use Viva to mop up extra grease on the pizzas, and also to clean up the dip mess!
.... 158 Felicia K October 27, 2009 at 11:23 pm: Of course I use paper towels. They’re like a must have for a mom. My favorite brand is Viva!
.... 159 Erin Walsh October 27, 2009 at 11:29 pm: I’m a traditional chip and dip or vegtable and dip kind of person. With the occassional cheese and crackers thrown in there.
.... 160 Gayle J October 27, 2009 at 11:35 pm: My favorite finger food is spinach and artichoke dip
.... 161 Elana Kahn October 27, 2009 at 11:35 pm: My favorite finger food is popcorn!! I definitely use paper towels for a quick cleanup, because they’re just so convenient.
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.... 162 Emily Morelli October 27, 2009 at 11:39 pm: I love appetizer parties and using your hands makes it easy to move and mibgle while you eat! I always try to keep a stck of napkins close by and Viva Papertowels are my favorite brand for in the kitchen.
.... 163 Gina Benway October 27, 2009 at 11:48 pm: My favorite finger food is pigs in a blanket. I just love them. My family laugh when I bring themout at a party. But they are always gone by the end of the night.
.... 164 Maggie M October 28, 2009 at 12:15 am: Paper towels are a great way to keep everything nice and clean.
.... 165 vivian October 28, 2009 at 12:20 am: jalepeno pepppers ty.
.... 166 Sheila B October 28, 2009 at 12:34 am: my favorite finger food is boiled shrimp. I also love fresh veggies with a really good dip. We keep it clean with Viva towels and always use paper plates.
.... 167 chastidy October 28, 2009 at 12:48 am: Veggie Tray, Chips and Dips, Wings, we keep it clean by having lots of paper towels around
.... 168 Deb K October 28, 2009 at 1:04 am: We love serving finger foods~Chicken Wings~Onion Rings~French Fries and Cheese Sticks are some of our favorites!
.... 169 LeAndrew Taylor October 28, 2009 at 2:42 am: My wife and I love finger food!

They’re the ‘toast’ of most of our dinner parties!

Here are a few of our favorites: Beef Hibachi, Crab Dip, Swiss-Bacon Slider Burgers and Beef Empanadas!

Yum! Yum! Yummy!

Thanks for the great giveaway offering!

Please, include my wife and I into your drawing!

Good luck to all!
.... 170 Brian E. October 28, 2009 at 3:59 am: Thanks for the giveaway…Some of our favorite party finger foods are: deviled eggs, fresh veggies with a yogurt & herb dip, Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Bruschetta, and assorted varieties of Quesadillas.

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.... 171 georgie c October 28, 2009 at 4:34 am: Finger foods I like toasted cheese, cut vegetables, and chocolate anything. I always use paper towels instead of dish towels, no germy towels hanging around that way.
.... 172 Janette October 28, 2009 at 4:53 am: I love finger food! At nearly every party I have mini pizzas, canapes, finger sandwiches, stuffed msuhrooms, and other finger foods.
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.... 173 Crystal F October 28, 2009 at 6:45 am: I like sausage balls as a finger food. I do use paper towels on a regular basis. Thank you!
.... 174 Gloria October 28, 2009 at 7:48 am: We like pizza and veggies with dip for finger food. I use paper towels and paper plates a lot!
.... 175 susan smoaks October 28, 2009 at 8:16 am: i like fruit, cheese and crackers for finger
food.

we use paper towels for the messes.
.... 176 Dottie October 28, 2009 at 8:31 am: My favorite finger foods are dips, ie Taco layered dip, Hot velvetta dip etc.
.... 177 Becky October 28, 2009 at 9:22 am: I’m a guacamole and chip kinda girl and yes we use throw away everythign at parties.
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.... 178 Tim Hughes October 28, 2009 at 9:40 am: Styrofoam plates, plastic cups, paper towels and paying our little guy to walk around with his little garbage bag during the party picking up is how I keep parties clean.
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.... 179 Deb October 28, 2009 at 9:46 am: My family is so large, it is a real chore washing dishes after a holiday family meal. Yes, we use paper plates. Not styrofoam, paper. And paper towels instead of napkins. It’s the food, family, fun, and fellowship that is important, NOT the “china”.
.... 180 Patti Sherman October 28, 2009 at 10:36 am: I like to serve fruit, cheese & crackers, individual small sandwiches, and scallops wrapped in bacon.
.... 181 Patti Sherman October 28, 2009 at 10:38 am: small finger foods:cheese and crackers, scallops wrapped in bacon, small sandwiches, etc
.... 182 Veronica Garrett October 28, 2009 at 11:21 am: At parties I make sure I have plenty of napkins, tabletop covers, trash cans and liners and large food containers. I use paper towels to clean up after the party.
.... 183 Pat October 28, 2009 at 11:25 am: Favorite finger food has to be pizza and yes, we keep Viva
paper towels close at hand to clean up the inevitable
mishaps. In summer I minimize cleanup by hosting
parties at a nearby park. During cooler months we gather indoors but everyone is assigned a job (cooking,
serving, cleanup, etc.) so no one is stuck with all the responsibility for setting things right again.

Thanks for the contest.
.... 184 Tiffany October 28, 2009 at 11:46 am: We always have veggies and dip, olives, and cheese and crackers as finger food when entertaining.
.... 185 carol ~ October 28, 2009 at 12:30 pm: We have fresh fruit and veggies and chips and cookies-chips and dips till we have dinner. We always use Viva towels because they are really thick and soft and clean up the kids messes very well!
.... 186 Jennifer M October 28, 2009 at 1:31 pm: I like mini soft tacos, mini quiches, soy hot dogs wrapped in biscuit dough…anything neat! I set out lots of cloth napkins too.
.... 187 vivian October 28, 2009 at 1:32 pm: like garlic hummos as a finger food ty.
.... 188 kathleen yohanna October 28, 2009 at 1:38 pm: I love to entertain and since my friends hate to, it seems that everyone ends up at my house. Cleaning up is a chore and I am reading the other comments to get some ideas. I have started using paper plates but have resisted using plastic forks. Finger foods sound like a good idea.
.... 189 Gianna October 28, 2009 at 1:43 pm: I love fried pizza pockets (homemade), carrot and celery sticks with dip, pizza cut into breadstick sizes and mini focaccias
.... 190 Susan Smith October 28, 2009 at 1:47 pm: We like chips and salsa and veggies and dip. Yes we use paper towels
.... 191 Bridget Michelle Combs October 28, 2009 at 2:25 pm: Favorite finger foods would be Boars head maple honey ham on Hawaiian rolls, pepperoni rolls and Lumpia.

I also meant to tell you the last post I commented on what an absolutely BEAUTIFUL family you have!
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.... 192 R Hicks October 28, 2009 at 2:30 pm: For birthday parties etc. we use all disposable things and always have a couple of rolls of Viva towells around. They really do a quick job of cleaning
.... 193 Pamela S October 28, 2009 at 2:36 pm: I do like to serve finger foods and stuff I can prepare ahead of time so I’m not running around and not enjoying my guests. I do lots of fruit and veggie trays, chips, some finger sandwiches made of chicken, dried cranberries and walnuts, and them a few yummy finger desserts. I do use paper towels for cleanups during the party!

Thanks so much! Would love to win!
.... 194 DanV October 28, 2009 at 3:25 pm: My favorite finger foods are mini-pizzas and cheese and crackers. We use napkins and paper towels to stay clean.
.... 195 Shannon October 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm: chips and guacamole
.... 196 Betty C October 28, 2009 at 5:41 pm: My favorite finger foods are raw veggies (celery and carrot sticks, cauliflower, broccoli) with a choice of dips.
.... 197 Lily Kwan October 28, 2009 at 6:14 pm: Some of my favorite finger foods are deviled eggs.
.... 198 Heather C October 28, 2009 at 6:35 pm: Fave finger foods are watercress sandwiches, cukes and hummus and mini cheesecakes.
I use paper towels, but rinse and reuse a few times before tossing.
Thanks!
.... 199 Charlene Kuser October 28, 2009 at 6:56 pm: Our favorite finger food is ham pinwheels, Seven Layer Taco Dip
and pecan pralines
.... 200 Susan October 28, 2009 at 7:15 pm: We love sausage balls and spinach dip around here. We do use paper towels and I think Viva is the best and thickest and most reusable. However, I don’t buy Viva every time, because they don’t ever seem to be on sale. But if I had $50 extra I might buy them more often!
.... 201 Angela Winesburg October 28, 2009 at 8:21 pm: I love making bite size mini burgers that my guests can at without a plate, thanks for the chance!
.... 202 hazel hunt October 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm: nice!