Graduations abound and this year, the graduation parties should be more celebratory than in other years because our students overcame the barriers of a pandemic, too. Let’s celebrate with a banana split bar! No canned whipping cream is allowed – whip your own, from real cream. Offer the top-quality ice creams, of course, such as a true chocolate ice cream, creamy strawberry ice cream and caramel swirl vanilla ice cream. Make your own pineapple topping by heating a jar of natural orange marmalade with a can of drained, crushed pineapple, and sweeten to your liking. Then, add a dash of Grand Marnier liqueur to enhance it. Make your own strawberry sauce with corn syrup, a dash of Chambord liqueur, and fresh sliced strawberries. Offer fresh blueberries and pecan pieces with the freshly split bananas to let the fun begin! Be sure to have your banana split boats purchased in advance with the long handle ice cream spoons. Finish your grand sweet treat station with long-stem brandy marinated cherries and confetti candy for that over-the-top specialty design. Happy Graduation! © Kelly McBride Loft