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Canapés – the saving grace of my 'minglephobia'

22nd October 2011 By Urvashi Roe Leave a Comment

I’ve been to a few Gala Dinners and Drinks Receptions for work recently. It’s that time of year.  I know I should be enjoying the dressing up part and the celebration itself.  Don’t get me wrong, I love wearing an evening gown and heels and jewellery and being all girly.  But ‘networking’ is soooo scary isn’t it?  I am incredibly ‘minglephobic’.  This basically means I’m rubbish at going up to someone new and starting a conversation.  It takes all my braveness but thankfully I do have a saving grace. Canapés.

When the waiters bring out the canapé trays, I breathe a huge sigh of relief as I instantly have a point of conversation to break the ice.  Of course the Champagne helps too!  I like the ‘eat-it-in-one-go’ varieties because then I don’t have to start stressing over what to do with the Champagne glass and wondering if I’ll fall over in my high heels on the way to the nearest poseur table which in turn brings the thought back to having to network!  Do you see why it’s all so scary??!!  I would much rather be in the kitchen getting stuck into delivering these edible works of art.

Anyway…after a lovely, not too scary event at London’s Grovesnor House Hotel this week, I was inspired to have a go at canapés for my own dinner party using a single botanical.  The blackberry.  There are still plenty in the hedgerows and lots of offers in the supermarkets so have a go.   I made Blackberry Curd for Blackberry Curd Macaroons/Macrons and Mini Blackberry Meringue Pies.

Oh and if you ever do see me at an event, all dressed up drinking Champagne on my own, come and say hello…..but bring the canapés with you.

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  1. frugalfeeding says

    22nd October 2011 at 3:50 pm

    that is so pretty! I find small talk very disturbing myself – I just don’t really see the point. But if one must, then I suppose one must.

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      22nd October 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you. It’s the initial moment of awkwardness for me. Once that’s gone, I’m fine!

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  2. Ben Vear says

    22nd October 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Urvashi, those look really amazing, im really very jealous!

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      22nd October 2011 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks Ben x

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  3. working london mummy says

    22nd October 2011 at 10:16 pm

    So pretty! they look delicious am a great fan of canapes too..!!

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      23rd October 2011 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you 🙂 x

      Reply
  4. karensbooth says

    23rd October 2011 at 5:53 pm

    SO pretty and good for you……I am a BIG fan of canapés too, and can make a meal out of them sometimes!
    Karen

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      23rd October 2011 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks Karen – My girls would just have these for dinner too!

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  5. Katie says

    25th October 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Mmm I love the sound of the blackberry curd – I’ve just tried my first macaroon bake and I think I know what my second’s going to be… I’ve got a way to go to get them as smooth and round as yours, though!

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      26th October 2011 at 9:54 am

      Love the fact you’re having a go at the tricky little buggers! Do come back and let me know how you get on! x

      Reply
  6. Choclette says

    27th October 2011 at 11:34 am

    Completely empathise – I’d rather be making or eating the canapés than mingling – not that I get the chance very often. That canapé looks incredible, very impressive.

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      27th October 2011 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you 🙂 I do love what these caterers come up with at the events. Very inspiring.

      Reply
  7. Fabulicious Food! (@RenBehan) says

    27th October 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Mmn, these look so, so pretty and the Blackberry curd reallly does look stunning and would have a miltitude of uses. Took a peak at your macarons too and they look gorgeous! Am inspired now…!

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    • Urvashi @ The Botanical Baker says

      27th October 2011 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks Ren. I think the macarons need a bit of attitude! Don’t let them beat you 🙂

      Reply

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