What originally was supposed to be a low key birthday get together at home has turned into more of a cocktail – networking party as we had to push back the date and add a few dozen more friends. I can never stick to just one reason to throw a bash! I’ve been working on the menu for the past few weeks, and I think I’ve finalized it. Now I just need to figure out how I’m going to cramp so many people in our very small apartment! Here’s the planned gustation menu:
Shrimp and avocado salad on endive (here), Carrot cake pops (here), Grilled lamb pops (here), Grilled cheese with tomato soup (here), Egg rolls (here), Mini fruit tarts (here), Sausage skewers with artichoke and roasted bell pepper (here), English trifle shots (here), Chipotle chicken wonton cups (here), Roast beef open-faced sandwiches (via Pinterest), Brazilian cheese bread (here), Caprese salad skewers (here), Yellowtail tartar spoons (here), Stuffed mushrooms (here), and Breadsticks wrapped in prosciutto (here).
WHEW! Listing all the dishes is making me intimidated. Slow and steady until my whirlwind of cooking on Saturday.
P.S. I just remembered I was going to post about my liver detox method today. I’ll post it this week!
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Hi Jen, do you think you can share with me the recipe of your carrot cake pops? Thanks in advance.
Hi! For the carrot cake pops, I used Martha’s Carrot Cake Recipe and Sprinkles Cream Cheese Frostinging Recipe (you could also use Martha’s Recipe). General directions on how to make cake pops are here (http://www.marthastewart.com/315587/cupcake-pops-and-bites)
http://www.marthastewart.com/356827/carrot-cake” target=”_blank”>Martha’s carrot cake recipe
Thanks so much Jen. The base cake appears like a normal cake recipe, is it not? I have a favourite carrot cake recipe so you think I can use that instead?
Gosh, i wish I can throw a party like you! :)
Yup! It’s just a normal carrot cake recipe so you can use whatever cake you like :) Let me know how it goes!
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Jen, thanks so much for the guidance. I couldn’t find the lollipop sticks, and toothpick was just simply not enticing (not to mention it doesn’t hold the pops well).
I don’t know if you received my ping back, but they turned out great as a cake pops cum truffles :) Thanks heaps.
Haha I’m heading over to take a look at them now! :)