How To Host A Kentucky Derby Party

The Kentucky Derby us a classic and can you believe I have NEVER done a derby party!? If you are looking for a great excuse to get some friends together, dress up and watch sporting event that lasts only a few minutes (so you can get back to the run for the rosé punch) this party is for you.
Here are the links I mentioned:
14 Hands Wines: bit.ly/2rbjC8Y
Petal Driven (Flowers): bit.ly/2HMebDd
Derby Cake: bit.ly/2rdlzBH
All of the recipes can be found on my site: bit.ly/2FzFJKn
A special thanks to 14 Hands for sending the wine (and me to the Derby!) and Petaldriven for the incredible show stopping roses!

[@lesliemcconnell2545]

Beaten biscuits with country ham, cheese grits, burgoo, derby pie (basically pecan pie with chocolate chips) and of course mint tulips is a traditional derby menu...Your menu looks great too.❤

[@Hunnie_B]

Oh my gosh.......the roses are gorgeous, love how you did your centerpiece :) Spot on with the ham Theodore, and that glaze looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing, your table looks so beautiful......enjoy the Derby :)

[@angelatereba5421]

Wow everything looks amazing.. love your food and your table is fantastic..

[@patriciabennett1819]

Oh my, how outstandingly lovely. Theodore this is so beautifully presented and showcases what a good job you have done.You are so valued as your talent is superb.The food looks delicious.The whole table scape is super.Roses are beautiful, so good.Have a great time at the Kentucky Derby. Thank you for video and blessings and greetings and hugs from the north east of England.xoxo

[@sharonwashington3248]

Oh how I love the enthusiasm you have. You make everything sound so exciting and amazing. Great decor, Theo !!!!

[@ALFalahSquad]

I love all his simple yet delicious recipes too...Love! Love! Love! More entertaining videos please... thanks

[@tphili555]

Kentucky at heart. You made this look marvelous!!! Also, great color,scheme!

[@bosslady1598]

Loved everything! Thanks for sharing the recipes.

[@wendyp8488]

Looks amazing! I'm planning a Royal Wedding viewing brunch and your tips are great inspiration.

[@Shann13ful]

Yaay youre back to your original video format. I love these better than the live ones. Awesome!

[@loveGod5683]

Love your creativity!!!!

[@marclegarreta3359]

Absolutely love! Made my day! ❤️

[@KentuckyGirl381]

When your in Kentucky you should totally try an Ale-8 it's a Kentucky soft drink (think a ginger ale kind of beverage) its bottled and sold in Kentucky and is totally delicious they even ship out of state if someone wanted some for a Kentucky derby party

[@thesundaycookbyanthonyturk3346]

Yet another great episode Mr Leaf! When’s you’re next live?

[@jadeNcharis3]

I'm totally gonna try ur ham recipe for thanksgiving. And I'm def gonna try out that biscuit recipe asap.

[@janalarcon5225]

I love your videos. I always learn from you I use to enhance my own life. I bet your guests talk about your parties in glowing terms for the rest of their lives. Loved the roses. Loved your matching Where's-Waldo t-shirt. Love your enthusiasm for life. But tell me you did have a fresh salad in the wings that you didn't show because the colors didn't match. We need those greens.

[@suereed3847]

This looks outstanding! Love the punch bowl roses. Just seeing this day after derby day. Yikes, what a rainy shame. I bet you still had a good time. Your ham looks yummy. I make a whiskey ham . You could add some bourbon to your glaze and take it over the top. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@theodoreleaf]

Bourbon! Now we are talking! I will try that thanks so much.

[@alysiaet]

I love it, so sophisticated, elegant and impressing. ❤❤❤❤ Yes I need to duplicate.

[@Carolineflorist]

So stunning with all those roses😍 looooove this table setting!! Too bad we aint got anything like this derby in Norway tho.😅

[@sharonwashington3248]

Caroline Elven Skillebekk South Carolina doesn't, but We wear sun dresses and hat anyway #southerners

[@UrsulaJStLouis]

Great video.

[@evelyn33us]

Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jasminpou-reed9238]

Very nice.

[@francescasalazar2446]

Beautiful 💜

[@ankita1789]

Gr8 table for Valentine's day party as well😉

[@theodoreleaf]

ankita mayekar why not?!

[@agonz1438]

You're wonderful! More videos!!! where are you?

[@milesb513]

wow that's good you going there this year but i not going there i be watching it tomorrow afternoon

[@drew51st]

What a fun vid! xo

[@TheClassicalVoice]

Super cute

[@MrvuMrv]

.The only thing better than hosting Kentucky derby party is going to the derby itself.

[@kimberly9276]

14 hands has great taste because they chose you to send to the Kentucky Derby.

[@ankita1789]

Roses🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sethjohnson5401]

Mint Juleps for everyone!

[@winenot1]

I love 14 Hands Merlot.

[@theodoreleaf]

I had that at an Italian dinner it was divine! Cheers Phil

[@jessicaskok6157]

I love, love, love you and your videos. Can you maybe sometime do a little something vegan? I'd love to see your spin on it!!

[@theodoreleaf]

Sure anything you have in mind? Risotto?

[@MrCarrington]

❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

[@milesb513]

oh okay so whoever who wins Kentucky derby gets the red rose??????

[@prisillaspace]

Ooooooo!!!!

[@aliastopsecret]

W O W

[@thesundaycookbyanthonyturk3346]

Ahhhhhh so “biscuits” are actually “scones”.

[@kaitlinlewis2450]

What if you have a guest who doesn't drink alcohol?

[@theodoreleaf]

Kaitlin Lewis that is a great question! I would recommend doing a sparkling Juice and serve it in a champagne glass so the guest still feels festive! Would that work for you?

[@kaitlinlewis2450]

Yes Theodore Leaf it does work, but it something that the kids would also love and enjoy or if you have a pregnant guest.

[@theodoreleaf]

Kaitlin Lewis what about taking your favorite berry flavored iced tea and pairing it with lemonade for a fun spin on an Arnold Palmer?

[@kaitlinlewis2450]

Arnold Palmer?

[@janalarcon5225]

Arnold Palmer: 1/2 lemonade- 1/2 ice tea. Yum!

[@Shann13ful]

Yaay youre back to your original video format. I love these better than the live ones. Awesome!

[@theodoreleaf]

I’m going to do both 😍