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Baby Shower Menu

Marye Audet — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:07:55 +0000

So, as some of you know, I worked hard this past week trying to get a menu done for my daughter’s baby shower. I wanted it to be just right, not because it was her first shower (this is her third adorable child) but because Erin is just that awesome.

After a lot of thought and research I ended up with:

Balsamic and basil strawberries
Mango chicken salad tea sandwiches
Spicy curried chicken tea sandwiches
Mushroom, bacon, and Parmesan palmiers
Earl Grey truffles
Chocolate Irish Cream coffee
Custom roast coffee
Custom blended tea
A selection of other teas.
Sherbet punch

and of course, cake. Not just any cake but almond cake with alternating green tea and cherry filling. Most of the recipes will be showing up over at baking delights over the next few days, but some of them will be showing up here.

Balsamic Strawberries & Basil

Just thought you would like to see some pictures. If you are planning a baby shower, this menu works well for doing ahead. I spent most of the day friday doing the cake so didn’t have much time for anything else. It HAD to be easy and quick and transportable. It was 95 degrees, the church is 30 minutes away and I don’t have air conditioning in my van.

The cake I made for the baby shower

The lady that did the decor did an awesome job! I love the way she took vintage items and massed them together.

Vintage decor for the shower created sweet ambiance.

Apparently this lady collects items from thrift stores, antique shops, and garage sales and then uses them in a sort of cottage chic style to decorate for various celebrations. I loved it!

Anyway, here are some ideas if you are looking for them. The shower was a big hit and we had a great time.

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K&C Buzz for October First

Marye Audet — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:24:17 +0000

Fall ushers in the coffee and tea season for me. Sure, I drink it all year but now it takes on a special comfort and I think even the flavor is better. There is beauty in the steam rising from the cup, the warmth of it in your hands…And since bikini season is over you don’t have to worry about those heavy cream lattes until next April, right?

The top posts for September were:

My favorite image was:

My favorite post was These are the Times that Try Men’s Souls

The Poll asked
How Do You Drink Your Coffee?

Most of you drink it sweet with cream. Two of you have mainline IVs for it. Good for you!

If you will look to the side you will notice a Blogtoberfest Button…click on it and it will take you to a magic land where there are endless prize possibilities. Stay tuned, Blogtoberfest is going to be AWESOME this year.

Coming up on Kettle and Cup?

More recipes
More tea/coffee reviews
Field trips
and more…

Don’t stay away too long, you will be bound to miss out on something!

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K& C Buzz For Sept. 1

Marye Audet — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:25:14 +0000

I hope everyone’s labor day was truly relaxing and restful. We can now, in good conscience, put summer to bed and get on with enjoying autumn!

Looking back over the month of August we had some cool stuff happening!

Here are the top ten posts for August:

My favorite image for August was

My favorite comment for August was from Sharon..who is a rebel like me…When talking about the McDonald’s Sweet Tea Fiasco she said…

Do you really think Micky D’s can make SWEET TEA?! I mean the Real thing?
I wouldn’t order it to begin with, but I am going to try it and see if they charge me extra here in Oregon. I’ll let you know.

I have not heard back from her…do ya think they had her JAILED?

I know I have not changed the Poll..so I am changing it now… Inquiring minds want to know…how do you like your coffee?

Let me know!

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