Baby Shower Success!
July 3, 2009
Me and two friends threw a baby shower last weekend for our good friend Jill. It’s her first baby, and what do you know, she’s having a girl! She’s due on 7/19/2009 so we should be seeing that little tyke running around soon.
We decided to make a day of the event – which for anyone who knows us, is no surprise. First off, lunch at the house. Next up, mini golfing! Last, back to the house for pie, coffee and gifts.
The menu was outstanding: we made all of Jill’s favorite foods…
First Course: Cold Appetizers
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad
Second Course: Warm Bites
Grilled Turkey, Bacon, Blue Cheese Sandwiches
Lemony Grilled Asparagus with Goat Cheese
Served with Gloria Ferrer rose champagne toast and Virginique (a nonalcoholic “mocktail”)
Followed up by a little sweet snack of Coconut Macaroons
Dessert Course: Post Mini Golf Sweets
5 Layer Chocolate Pie (my mom’s recipe – the same one baked at The Rustic Inn Cafe & Betty’s Pies in northern MN)
Lemon Meringue Pie
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This menu was created with my favorite partner in crime, Maxine. I wouldn’t be able to do nearly as much in the kitchen nor be as inspired to try new things if it weren’t for her.
We went shopping the day before and made quite a bit the day before, so you can plan ahead for this menu. We were able to make the cookies, pies, and the chicken for the noodle salad. Pretty much everything else we did the morning of the shower.
More photos if you
The beautiful flower arrangement as the table centerpiece
The incredible design skills by friend Jamie created an impressive decor
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad
Turkey, Bacon, Blue Cheese Sandwiches before grilling
July 3, 2009 at 4:11 pm
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July 21, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Hi Pip, nothing like posting your own comments…I’ll add one- You need to invite me to help taste test the next time you throw a baby shower, I am very hungry after seeing this menu…..:) Happy eclipse—Faith
August 11, 2009 at 10:33 am
faith-
I’m throwing another shower in a couple weeks… I can’t wait to tell you what’s on the menu!
pip
August 12, 2009 at 12:58 pm
nice post thanks