Baby's First Birthday Party

Sistermom wanted to have a small party for the baby's 1st birthday. I love to throw a party and I was home for the week with nothing to do so I offered to help. Kept it simple, cake and ice cream with a few "snacks".

We definitely took some shortcuts but took the long road where it mattered most.

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To Drink

beer ~ light and regular

wine ~ white and red

sangria

 fresh brewed ice tea

lemonade

To Snack

Cheese & Cracker Tray

Vegetable Basket

Mexican Dip & Chips

Peanuts

Chips

Bowls of fruit ~ watermelon, cherries, strawberries

To Sweeten

Raspberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream

Cone funfetti cupcakes

Homemade strawberry and vanilla ice cream

Recipes

Sangria - I researched so many recipes and still think this one needs work. I let it soak for about 2 hours.

Magnum of red wine- I chose an Australian Shiraz.

1 lemon - sliced

1 lime - sliced

1 orange - sliced

1 apple - cubed

1/2 cup of brandy

2 cups club soda

3/4 cup orange juice - I prefer fresh squeezed.

Mix and let sit in refrigerator for up to 5 hours. Add the club soda just before serving. 

Cheese and Cracker Tray- I choose a good mix of traditional cheeses and crackers, colby jack, munster, cheddar and cheese curds. Then put a brie and champagne cheddar to challenge the palate. 

Vegetable Tray- Green beans (raw don't blanch!), carrots, celery, tomatoes, and various rainbow peppers. Dip - ranch dry mix, sour cream and juice of half a lemon.

Mexican Dip - whipped cream cheese and taco seasoning to taste. Topped with blend of shredded cheese, diced rainbow peppers and tomatoes. 

Tomorrow is the party. I'll do the dessert recipes tomorrow cause this is already getting to long.