A Just Because Party

 January is that dry month - save for New Year's at the very beginning. It's not like it has fun food centered holidays like Christmas , the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day.It doesn't help that we're also in isolation and some of our favorite restaurants are closed. What to do? Have a Just Because party.

You can celebrate everything and anything. First snow day of the new year. Acing a test . Getting a phenomenal hair cut. Honoring a favorite book, movie or  TV show. It could be a virtual girls night out or a family party night.Just run with it. You can have it themed or unthemed. Keep in mind that there will be some shortages of favorite foods and ingredients. Be prepared to improvise or revise your menu. Still it can be fun and a great way to enjoy a weekend or week night. Kids love pizza parties. You can easily throw a Saturday night one that features a toppings bar. Let the kids go  crazy with a variety of different shredded cheeses that can even include Colby, Monterey Jack and cheddar. They can go wild with vegan and regular pepperoni, bacon and shredded chicken. Give the bar a dash of healthy with bowls of different veggies. The same concept can also be applied to burgers and hot dogs. You can even fire up the grill again and cook outside if the weather is warm. Everyone will get a kick out of a winter barbecue with a fixings bar. There can even be s'mores afterwards.

Even adults can have a fun party. Just make sure every one is vaccinated and boosted before planning a small do. a\A\

 tea is always a  lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon.have a variety of different tea from Ear and Lady Grey to peppermint and chais.Think two or three trays of finger sandwiches filled with sliced chicken, ham or roast beef.  You can also have toasted white bread cut into quarters with a spread of egg salad or watercress and butter. scones are a tea must. You can either bake full sized or mini ones. You can turn this into a Devon tea and order clotted cream. It's not necessary and a good unsalted butter can also work.  Football lovers  can have a Super Bowl practice party. There are play off games that a small gathering can watch. Since it will be a little group, reduce the amount of food. Have one six foot hero as opposed to two or three. A small crockpot of chili will be better than a larger one. You could still have an outdoor barbecue but go easy on the amount of ribs and chicken you'll use. Having a smaller party means you also don't have to have a large supply of beer and soda. One or two cases should do it.

Throw a Just because Party whether it's for pizza or football, an English tea or winter barbecue.It's a fun way to celebrate anything this month. Have fun. Have a party.