Friday, June 27, 2008

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.


THE MENU

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. 

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