Starr Family Blog: A Baby Shower :: The Food

What?s more fun than party food?

Sweet, savory, bite size, or decadent, anything goes!? For this baby shower, we wanted to cater to the Mama of the hour, indulging in delicious treats? and everyone knows she should be eating for two!

{Go HERE for a full photo recap and HERE for party details}

The Sweet

#1. Cupcakes

In every size and color, we kept it varied and over-the-top!? Flavors ranged from the chocolate-y to lemon, and everything in between.? Guests love to pick their favorites, and there was something for everyone.? I?m not sure what was better, the frosting or the fillings inside!? Variety is unique, completely not expected.? All ordered locally from The Faithful Little Cupcake.

#2. Donut Holes

A morning brunch isn?t complete without a bite of sweetened dough.? Glazed or powered, a perfect sized morsel.? Ordered locally at Michaels Bakery.

#3.? Lemonberry Trifle

Not at all stuffy, just pretty enough for a shower brunch.? This recipe can be made the night before for one less thing to do in the morning.? If you run out of lemon curd? lemon pie filling can be added to fill & tame flavor.

(I added raspberries & used Riesling instead of sherry)

#4. Fresh Fruit and Homemade Dip

More of a natural sweetener, the fruit added color and a healthier option to the table.? A simple cream fruit dip was the compliment.?

The Savory

#1. Asparagus Prosciutto

I?d love to admit there were no selfish motives behind this appetizer? but I digress.? I have a weakness for baby asparagus, and this recipe was delicious.

Recipe

3-4 bunches baby asparagus

12 oz. prosciutto, sliced lengthwise

1 tub Boursin cheese spread, any flavor

Heat oven to 400 degrees.? Chop 3/4? of stem off asparagus, spread on a baking pan.? Cover in olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper.? Bake for 15 minutes.? Gather 4-5 asparagus, add a dab of cheese, wrap in prosciutto.

#2.? Sausage Pineapple Skewers

I?m ashamed at how easy these were to make (also ashamed that is was my dear friend that assembled them, not me! Thanks A!)? A very simple not-quite-a-recipe-recipe for any shower/function.

Recipe

1 bag frozen meatballs (don't judge!), or homemade

1 fresh pineapple, skin removed/diced

BBQ Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, & Brown Sugar (I prefer Sweet Baby Rays BBQ & Newman's Own Teriyaki)

Skewers, or Lollipop Sticks

Combine meatballs, BBQ sauce, Teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar (use equal amounts, or taste preference).? Slow cook meatballs for 3-4 hours on high.? Skewer meatballs and diced pineapple.

Beverage Station

Party food deserves party drinks.? And plenty of them.

A little nod to the expecting mother, we offered Cr?me Soda, and then served other typical shower beverages with a twist.

Lemonade, bottled with slices

Vintage Soda pop & Fizze carbonated beverages

Cucumber Water with slices

Coffee Punch (coffee, sugar, ice cream)

And that?s a party!

As exciting as it is, to prepare, shower, and unwrap? there is nothing like expecting a sweet baby and meeting them for the first time!? I simply cannot wait to see this little person, and make certain Aunt K is their very favoritest ever.

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