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Progressive Dinner Party Prep | Steak Frites with Truffle Fries & Carbernet Thyme Mushrooms

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0LG8MlkR1iOPG9z3_Bq_HeCBJ4WYOGmbRrqXG2H1YCqN7QWU6v2Lt67XY7LCmGg7OAIC36hUx2mQUsaj1bshAb6qrENsFw-3siSviCTYFp5Bcd3S7vXkCEQ1zeje3vFwR3obcmKj7UcH/s1600/IMG_6610.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0LG8MlkR1iOPG9z3_Bq_HeCBJ4WYOGmbRrqXG2H1YCqN7QWU6v2Lt67XY7LCmGg7OAIC36hUx2mQUsaj1bshAb6qrENsFw-3siSviCTYFp5Bcd3S7vXkCEQ1zeje3vFwR3obcmKj7UcH/s1600/IMG_6610.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1MxNdDEJ75U4zG2dxede2nlASS0DRcnWEkC-OcKzbK0BY7uMgk2-hdc6RKM7CbPPdTb46_9V_NBm2UlglzToeXZIwmkuhTTZiSm-1cUy0cETufxQVHqHn-SYyaBjV8E_ihE9bByZlrxK/s1600/IMG_6522.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1MxNdDEJ75U4zG2dxede2nlASS0DRcnWEkC-OcKzbK0BY7uMgk2-hdc6RKM7CbPPdTb46_9V_NBm2UlglzToeXZIwmkuhTTZiSm-1cUy0cETufxQVHqHn-SYyaBjV8E_ihE9bByZlrxK/s1600/IMG_6522.jpg" width="425" /></a> Our entertaining style has definitely evolved a little bit since we've had Emma.  Before she was born we hosted our friends all of the time to long, lingering dinners around the table with multiple bottles of wine - it was our favorite way to spend the weekend.<br /><br />From the time she was 6 months until she was about a year and a half, we would invite friends over at 7 for drinks, put Emma to bed at 8 and served dinner at 8:15.  It worked perfectly when her bedtime routine was being rocked for 10 minutes and she fell asleep, done.<br /><br />Nowadays, her bedtime routine looks more like : playing dress-up for 20 minutes, dancing for 20 minutes, running around for 20 minutes, then reading books for a half hour... it is drawn-out to say the least.  We love the routine during the week, because it is a fun, no TV just fun and silly time for us to spend with her.  However... it makes it hard to have a post-bedtime adult-only dinner while they're waiting on you to put her down. <br /><br />So, entertaining at our house has become more family friendly - which we love, but sometimes I get the itch to have one of those lovely, long and lingering candlelight and multiple bottles of wine dinners like the old days.<br /><br />I planned the weekend as a little treat for everyone, Emma got to stay the night at her Mimi  & Papi's house, and I planned a fun progressive dinner party with  some of our friends.  We went to one of the neighbors for Cocktail Hour,  here for dinner, then to the last couple's for dessert.  It was such a great time and the food and drinks was fabulous at every house. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu-tkRQhlv0UP0zsn9Fr1WJKCqhGt5X7ksEhJfNeKD-gdpHd-hZBxNbkF772VsZtrw1GN6gVfr50jKo_iDKX5GGYL6u-vFRI4EJhWbc5NITBzkQ5RyvtSGKbfWHtRKsEpxWD2EZQ78eL2/s1600/IMG_6524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu-tkRQhlv0UP0zsn9Fr1WJKCqhGt5X7ksEhJfNeKD-gdpHd-hZBxNbkF772VsZtrw1GN6gVfr50jKo_iDKX5GGYL6u-vFRI4EJhWbc5NITBzkQ5RyvtSGKbfWHtRKsEpxWD2EZQ78eL2/s1600/IMG_6524.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Earlier in the day I made out my to-do list and schedule for the party as I always do - an old habit from catering days.  Getting a timeline down on paper really helps me be on autopilot, otherwise, I'll just keep thinking about what happens when and it will drive me crazy.   <br /><br />This was the simplest menu I think I've ever prepared.  The prep work literally took me 30 minutes... which gave me a little more time to spend on the table. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswbkZBzZyzbv9Klg8UQMmiB7cJnBOM_zgWdzT6gxNuYUUK4t1_1NEIII8gkhRdc9JllZQ-evybox8qTIVJjhPBGuccvKZy-Tf_v639LggeIa14vxB7AYcdenY2JXp7b8PJYBe5p8oFYQO/s1600/IMG_6541.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswbkZBzZyzbv9Klg8UQMmiB7cJnBOM_zgWdzT6gxNuYUUK4t1_1NEIII8gkhRdc9JllZQ-evybox8qTIVJjhPBGuccvKZy-Tf_v639LggeIa14vxB7AYcdenY2JXp7b8PJYBe5p8oFYQO/s1600/IMG_6541.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Last week was a beautiful week with a tiny glimpse of spring for a couple of days... and now it is going to snow again this week.  For the dinner party, I wanted it to feel like spring so used purple hyacinth and daffodils "arranged" in drinking glasses.  I like to keep the flowers really simple and casual for friendly dinner parties, otherwise it can feel a little too fussy for my style.  But, I do like the table to feel full and festive, so I always make sure I have plenty of candles and usually multiple small bunches of flowers.  I like it to look fresh and pretty, but not too sparse - hosting friends should be about sharing bounty and abundance.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF2wIUWRyYDXKMHXTgNlX5wCatR_ODBqJK2w_pMKzVj99-p6X17ecTwFXL_hxq2tO7aZjUEO0RkQy6zWuXzugzhMoDNzV2vbCleUAo6CgmQoPiw3z2zQNd7yuAjuzDNfdluvS4gHOOREY/s1600/IMG_6531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqF2wIUWRyYDXKMHXTgNlX5wCatR_ODBqJK2w_pMKzVj99-p6X17ecTwFXL_hxq2tO7aZjUEO0RkQy6zWuXzugzhMoDNzV2vbCleUAo6CgmQoPiw3z2zQNd7yuAjuzDNfdluvS4gHOOREY/s1600/IMG_6531.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYloq4I2CkhoSHLyDE9ys8clbxPcwG-qCvduUlb_qiP8IutXYUV6Y1NgvItNRPeysHy-ZgLe5cQc-MSrrr5Q26TjSjeYO08eZnomlfyHk5zCkMQgiWx6x1Vgk7iFCG3XECAi0WoyNBxRRu/s1600/IMG_6557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYloq4I2CkhoSHLyDE9ys8clbxPcwG-qCvduUlb_qiP8IutXYUV6Y1NgvItNRPeysHy-ZgLe5cQc-MSrrr5Q26TjSjeYO08eZnomlfyHk5zCkMQgiWx6x1Vgk7iFCG3XECAi0WoyNBxRRu/s1600/IMG_6557.jpg" width="426" /></a>For the candles, I used my new favorite Thin Taper candles.  This is a tip I "borrowed" from <a href="http://eddieross.com/">Eddie Ross</a> a couple of years ago when he led me on a tour of the Creative Candle factory (the same candles I now carry in the store).  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />He said he often uses an array of glass containers down a table with  candles set in sea salt.  I love the idea and use it all of the time -  especially in the summer with pillar candles.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUUBWDNsNFLKfu4bcRzMxXsBjz3OJBeGemVSObHoZAmC42AQJWVeWxCGzy89CzvuWmsOX3LT2QofJx9o3EGQbK_JdI3b9-FcviMbj5D7c6UEjLHwaORCxDCM8BII4kZuncQaXo932e4Yq/s1600/IMG_6568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUUBWDNsNFLKfu4bcRzMxXsBjz3OJBeGemVSObHoZAmC42AQJWVeWxCGzy89CzvuWmsOX3LT2QofJx9o3EGQbK_JdI3b9-FcviMbj5D7c6UEjLHwaORCxDCM8BII4kZuncQaXo932e4Yq/s1600/IMG_6568.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I used my Anna Wheatherly powder blue gold rimmed plates - I love how they look with the yellow daffodils - and classic white hemstitch linen napkins.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkXHuXQzwnbVSTouu0CcLr2f9fFkU403esV179_UgqAY-ipNelxWEF73w2DVbkV6ai0E-jObwfhOAwUnU3n0hKdsD7bEYF9sOFwQrmff-7i6RGRW0qTIhK8IhuN99JVptLlE5DU8BDl8E/s1600/IMG_6577.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkXHuXQzwnbVSTouu0CcLr2f9fFkU403esV179_UgqAY-ipNelxWEF73w2DVbkV6ai0E-jObwfhOAwUnU3n0hKdsD7bEYF9sOFwQrmff-7i6RGRW0qTIhK8IhuN99JVptLlE5DU8BDl8E/s1600/IMG_6577.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner was so simple - and one of my favorite meals yet.  No surprise, Beef Tenderloin was the centerpiece.  It can be a little pricey, but it is just so darn easy and fabulous that it is worth it.  Prep is simple - drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Full recipe <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/12/slow-roasted-beef-tenderloin-holiday.html">here</a>.   I'll share the rest of the full recipes this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjYWacmZcDyr49imvwkVmO23IV8xZcMGBamDyidC5CBeeMCZfI-DYOUt8JsPLWq4TZQBIwSeNPPvLoTWuxqZ9-wVn9TMd7jGp1c4n1uDT0lOHFUKy7bMzFjnvpD8GbbxOLGGl61vpEyFG/s1600/IMG_6574.JPG" width="640" /></div><br />We've really been into roasting these "colorful" carrots lately.  Simple, fresh and beautiful to serve.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQs1APKFETNK4XqyTBCcPDzoZ2uIqTxEny83kUgk7_qRDmfh0ZchBW0VyVM52DG_AjHQ5WZY6ia4bOzuF7CNYhW496IL3T17l23y3M_g1VRdSRLd-XOAXLhSIiNVSC_sBsvuBgxxFSOr8/s1600/IMG_6521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQs1APKFETNK4XqyTBCcPDzoZ2uIqTxEny83kUgk7_qRDmfh0ZchBW0VyVM52DG_AjHQ5WZY6ia4bOzuF7CNYhW496IL3T17l23y3M_g1VRdSRLd-XOAXLhSIiNVSC_sBsvuBgxxFSOr8/s1600/IMG_6521.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I cooked mushrooms all day in garlic, red wine and thyme... so, so good.  I served them piled up next to the beef on the platter, and the sauce on the side.  This was my first time slow cooking them - and I can't wait to make them again.  Well, actually, I already did last night for dinner.   So good.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfd3hqd4wSOzeWPxN1BM3DaN-22CQZsoW5erRoQXk2-s4pK-GUqHGKq12knYzY6WCp83vr1uSfRaXbx0JCLN1OI-dI4Zww1eOlkRqxAMhhBzIQKAG4bkFe1UzCOAzjEg9Xnr9A3_Gx6ha/s1600/IMG_6588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfd3hqd4wSOzeWPxN1BM3DaN-22CQZsoW5erRoQXk2-s4pK-GUqHGKq12knYzY6WCp83vr1uSfRaXbx0JCLN1OI-dI4Zww1eOlkRqxAMhhBzIQKAG4bkFe1UzCOAzjEg9Xnr9A3_Gx6ha/s1600/IMG_6588.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another new favorite, well, an old favorite, but the first time I've made them at home.  The big secret is that I used frozen french fries, then dressed them up with truffle oil, parmesan and thyme.  Completely amazing.  I'll also be making these again very, very soon.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx0LN8C0Y0SwSO-E6n2xbgM_r8HhyCzC09Uxh0n52in7yWoDsJNPjMCcKMxli2V3_fu46LVkZTDv6ajSkfDFjC9gwbAzW9i_c4jTYnS7mTvPyLEs4kmdEN5lE4u854hb4FkhbCgwswxmY/s1600/IMG_6598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx0LN8C0Y0SwSO-E6n2xbgM_r8HhyCzC09Uxh0n52in7yWoDsJNPjMCcKMxli2V3_fu46LVkZTDv6ajSkfDFjC9gwbAzW9i_c4jTYnS7mTvPyLEs4kmdEN5lE4u854hb4FkhbCgwswxmY/s1600/IMG_6598.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />As always, when I'm planning a dinner party I like to create a menu that can be made in advance.  For this dinner, everything was made earlier in the day, then popped in the oven during cocktail hour.  Simple.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-4fhx-dSNGSJzC3zBtDZHuDymFmt5Gsf90pYgjUZrM7eunT_yFGS49jE9YxytCYaXFyfz0hNDyHna03oUyZZe6yP9NSGeeX9gwRgxny1pCYTW615UVkdVuHJYeUClDLQNKb6ByuR2ht/s1600/IMG_6611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-4fhx-dSNGSJzC3zBtDZHuDymFmt5Gsf90pYgjUZrM7eunT_yFGS49jE9YxytCYaXFyfz0hNDyHna03oUyZZe6yP9NSGeeX9gwRgxny1pCYTW615UVkdVuHJYeUClDLQNKb6ByuR2ht/s1600/IMG_6611.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is the table all set before we headed out for cocktail hour.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQCLrCyEfNdRoJZ92ByJtDowKcTWFtvuA3XxtOf5YjDyWhsI5AyIO-OJneQcR5RurLrpWAQY8EWZCoTqglue9A6ad69p3nKmM-2YZEvo6fsr8VjK-cGfz9LPdrQIzHU8rRWPmEVBJMUH7/s1600/IMG_6616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQCLrCyEfNdRoJZ92ByJtDowKcTWFtvuA3XxtOf5YjDyWhsI5AyIO-OJneQcR5RurLrpWAQY8EWZCoTqglue9A6ad69p3nKmM-2YZEvo6fsr8VjK-cGfz9LPdrQIzHU8rRWPmEVBJMUH7/s1600/IMG_6616.jpg" width="478" /></a><br /><br /><br />Dinner is served.  I snapped this photo just before everyone sat down for dinner.  <br /><br /><br /><br />I love to put everything on one platter - beef down the middle, and mushrooms and carrots piled on the sides.  You can see the truffle fries on the other corner of the table.  I walked the large platter around and served everyone while they passed the fries and sauce - it makes a very friendly and casual serving style and gives me a chance to chat with everyone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjb-Z_9vpwK8__J_2V_pGzFkT0tza8YT6mEDD-8AhgPpGksMrTluVdAIT_O99MxaSIV9ur9YyhtH-17SDn208ppaZzro2zmbCrjwWAb4Ur3Wz0OcJanGi-tHe0skx-9j2bPtWUPZUBxyD/s1600/IMG_6615.JPG" style="clear: left; 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Progressive Dinner Party Prep | Steak Frites with Truffle Fries & Carbernet Thyme Mushrooms

Our entertaining style has definitely evolved a little bit since we've had Emma. Before she was born we hosted our friends all of th...

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Simple Spring Supper | Brown Sugar & Sesame Marinated Pork Tenderloin

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I just roasted it in the oven and it worked great, too.<br /><br />We're working on our outdoor grilling area + new grill this week (Mother's Day & Father's Day joint gift), so you can look forward to lots of grilling recipes soon!<br />  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxCaQKeq_Ee3DQVUyYErkjhgf9KMS38UO7j7EYWYf9m7gFajv78f5UDcRfmyc51cjAORCebKE7dsf6Z9B0kWv95EnmjZWk2dJbYNvQGC3L9IkIHYH6s6_ymeVoRnNyut9wpW_-SEy9Ro/s1600/IMG_9936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxCaQKeq_Ee3DQVUyYErkjhgf9KMS38UO7j7EYWYf9m7gFajv78f5UDcRfmyc51cjAORCebKE7dsf6Z9B0kWv95EnmjZWk2dJbYNvQGC3L9IkIHYH6s6_ymeVoRnNyut9wpW_-SEy9Ro/s640/IMG_9936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love using drinking glasses as vases for small arrangements.  I found these hyacinth at the grocery store and make the perfect little bunch in these short glasses. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LKknU-yQkKvMbDJfbphyphenhyphenAAVrw6yY6Ot6XPSs8yz4JkWv1TKy9wlLTlQW3nWB3Np9Oz2B3aZIffeSQ3pFHFxAcmbBVXGUM7qhsakpGT6B97TA5iyyQVk9HVHpXCmjklhzKHbz53Bi0TI/s1600/IMG_9967.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LKknU-yQkKvMbDJfbphyphenhyphenAAVrw6yY6Ot6XPSs8yz4JkWv1TKy9wlLTlQW3nWB3Np9Oz2B3aZIffeSQ3pFHFxAcmbBVXGUM7qhsakpGT6B97TA5iyyQVk9HVHpXCmjklhzKHbz53Bi0TI/s640/IMG_9967.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />While I finished dinner Mike and his parents entertained (or were entertained by...?) Emma outside and sipped on this sparkling lemonade from Trader Joes.  What is it about playing outside and sipping on lemonade?!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUChbuMJdlmNe-sJiCjzz5r3iWpEbCUFt02DtcYvktvR5uBSkbgXRCiXJ2QkrZsvPxPeyLsee2-qolyZcc6_-V2aFF1DwenA7baatg8GiXtN2c898jNshw5kSqgwWIuOTQ3vr0TWVm3M/s1600/IMG_9985.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUChbuMJdlmNe-sJiCjzz5r3iWpEbCUFt02DtcYvktvR5uBSkbgXRCiXJ2QkrZsvPxPeyLsee2-qolyZcc6_-V2aFF1DwenA7baatg8GiXtN2c898jNshw5kSqgwWIuOTQ3vr0TWVm3M/s640/IMG_9985.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Along with the Brown Sugar & Sesame Pork Tenderloin, I served Ina's <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-barefoot-contessa-dinner-party-last.html">Orange Braised Carrots and Parsnips</a> and <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/1770-house-meatloaf-green-beans.html">Green Been Gremolata</a>.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH0zdM8U8aIvSfk48ShOOGdoz2FOHKK9h-tYpryCgYzjC8o1Kb9X9AlTtNxPCjq251NL0Z7rYHcHLCQZZfL-NsKWDDg7iL1AO3x1Kns7uupKXz15URedgHbbe1UrHDMPMZ4VhP2HZmF0/s1600/pork-tenderloin.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH0zdM8U8aIvSfk48ShOOGdoz2FOHKK9h-tYpryCgYzjC8o1Kb9X9AlTtNxPCjq251NL0Z7rYHcHLCQZZfL-NsKWDDg7iL1AO3x1Kns7uupKXz15URedgHbbe1UrHDMPMZ4VhP2HZmF0/s400/pork-tenderloin.jpg" width="265" /></a> Brown Sugar & Sesame<br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pork Tenderloin</span></i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsimple-spring-supper-brown-sugar-sesame.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-oEOvkUrDUlc%2FUZEG9QJIQtI%2FAAAAAAAASVI%2FjHSUXsjIfKA%2Fs400%2Fpork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Marinated%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20with%20Vegetables%20-%20Perfect%20Simple%20and%20Fresh%20Supper"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each) <br />1 cup soy sauce<br />1/3 cup of brown sugar <br />2 tablespoons toasted (dark) sesame oil<br />1 teaspoons chili paste<br />1/2 cup sliced green onions <br /><div>2 tablespoons minced garlic<br />2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger<br />1 teaspoon of sesame seeds </div><div><br /></div><div>Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili paste, green onions, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds.  Put the tenderloins in a ziplock and pour in the marinade.  Marinade for 1 hour and up to over night.</div><div><br /></div><div>If baking/roasting, remove from marinade and place on a baking sheet.  Roast at 450 degrees for 18-25 minutes until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees.  Remove and cover with  foil.  Reserve the juices in the pan from resting.   Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.  Slice, then pour juices over sliced pork. </div><div></div><div>If grilling, grill for 5-7 minutes on each side (totaling about 18-22 minutes depending on the temp of the grill) until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees.  Remove and cover with  foil.  Reserve the juices in the pan from resting.   Let rest for 10  minutes before serving.  Slice, then pour juices over sliced pork. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_d7zO2FHQUZiYzfAaxM2q-vohSXmKiGUsZNEOmDTDeNZCOLQhLVS6hMNvF_Nk_8YksfL4HwSSP5EiyuK8s0_xFKp0FFBJdvFuUp1upIl3gjux7gnWoq0wE_3AG5pSh20B4jbROoJa9Ks/s1600/IMG_9988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_d7zO2FHQUZiYzfAaxM2q-vohSXmKiGUsZNEOmDTDeNZCOLQhLVS6hMNvF_Nk_8YksfL4HwSSP5EiyuK8s0_xFKp0FFBJdvFuUp1upIl3gjux7gnWoq0wE_3AG5pSh20B4jbROoJa9Ks/s640/IMG_9988.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />A big bountiful platter for a Sunday Supper. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxMUqviK22h4vwuwc6mniA5jFoHhN8yqA4j8JL3M6JSg8-JisZLKoeJKinc5rkfkGZhHWtKJ-VQV8ZEVihc-jXquyqzli9DEd8yEv84Lo7S9h6LXGDEhGg4mnCC_kJB2zc9GJTxXCdRU/s1600/IMG_0179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxMUqviK22h4vwuwc6mniA5jFoHhN8yqA4j8JL3M6JSg8-JisZLKoeJKinc5rkfkGZhHWtKJ-VQV8ZEVihc-jXquyqzli9DEd8yEv84Lo7S9h6LXGDEhGg4mnCC_kJB2zc9GJTxXCdRU/s640/IMG_0179.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This classic lemon pie with graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream is the perfect dessert... but, you'll have to wait for the recipe!  It will be featured on Snippet & Ink soon! 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Simple Spring Supper | Brown Sugar & Sesame Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Last Sunday we hosted Mike's parents for a casual Sunday Supper. I love cooking on Sundays - it is the only day that I get to spend som...

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Sugar & Spice Baby Shower at Our House | Entertaining

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I have a zillion photos to share this week...  as Emma would say, "Here go!" - a complete sentence in baby language.<br /><br />Last things first, I just can't wait to share the photos from the Baby Shower Brunch I hosted at our house yesterday.  My friend, Susan, is pregnant with twin girls so a very girly, "Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice" shower was in order.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3Jga-fHwaF6gC1gdO0Kl1BABnwn1CSiI7dOHoc0QUyopQGp22mEQa4Q9qIA6oj3JMjB9Mzh3Jv0vOV-JoXkp1hJGu63xFsfNgMlKOXm-72vM2LF_jJxSq0I0kVj-a5y7B1d9bYIEENc/s1600/IMG_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3Jga-fHwaF6gC1gdO0Kl1BABnwn1CSiI7dOHoc0QUyopQGp22mEQa4Q9qIA6oj3JMjB9Mzh3Jv0vOV-JoXkp1hJGu63xFsfNgMlKOXm-72vM2LF_jJxSq0I0kVj-a5y7B1d9bYIEENc/s640/IMG_0481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I love <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/baby-shower-invitations/MIN-67Y-BSH/rustic-ribbons-and-flora">these invitations from Minted</a>.  It really is the only way to go for custom invitations for a small number of guests.  I'm still enjoying these "Angel" peonies today as I type - my very favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrL2WQ68CAKuD-BQJTTrKSVbVxcJMNdwUXKOzOtCWgkyy6Ho2p4q4fKxPdWmNHTSDkseQhRBHo2QAOFyp2nOgrhBL9GRH47A6fepyydcGAdflYOG8K4Hf4ZL57f4H4cykTpHRDN0Boa34/s1600/IMG_0356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrL2WQ68CAKuD-BQJTTrKSVbVxcJMNdwUXKOzOtCWgkyy6Ho2p4q4fKxPdWmNHTSDkseQhRBHo2QAOFyp2nOgrhBL9GRH47A6fepyydcGAdflYOG8K4Hf4ZL57f4H4cykTpHRDN0Boa34/s640/IMG_0356.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsugar-spice-baby-shower-at-our-house.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QUNUIShZ1xc%2FUYfhkP-QCXI%2FAAAAAAAASNQ%2F-5SeouLzOhc%2Fs1600%2Fgirl-baby-shower.jpg&description=Baby%20Girl%20Shower%20%7C%20Brunch%20Menu%2C%20Peonies%20%26%20Mini%20Pies"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Before each event I host, I make these types of little sketches to help me envision what everything will look like.  It also helps me make my shopping list because I'm able to figure out what I'll need for linens, props and styling before the actual setup.<br /><br />Because I tend to entertain in a very casual fashion (because I think everyone enjoys it more than fancy...), I designed the party to be special with plenty of flowers and girly touches, but relaxed with big bountiful platters of help-yourself food and drink and comfortable seating.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58NEE5-vePVizAZZm5uq1tTVJ7X-U2ngB390N068_LdWFQyJH6gLAxLsgTbN74BpbhBW2PPW716ayCoMfclisyNybPwQVrPLrGqpuT1dROOEaRNM7YImpBq-EmCYjAkAodzipNyjwV30/s1600/IMG_0406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58NEE5-vePVizAZZm5uq1tTVJ7X-U2ngB390N068_LdWFQyJH6gLAxLsgTbN74BpbhBW2PPW716ayCoMfclisyNybPwQVrPLrGqpuT1dROOEaRNM7YImpBq-EmCYjAkAodzipNyjwV30/s640/IMG_0406.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The night before I always set out everything I possibly can for the next day... especially in a brunch situation.  Hosting a party can go from fun to stressful if everything is rushed and left to the last minute.  I definitely learned this the hard way during my catering days.  I found that it took all of the fun out of my job if I was running late and rushing through everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeT385TZEMyD44rYLazQGKOWB1HSAKcyo-JP53Iadk5puezbAlRwkbQaOzqarhjjGzCsZjiyw1azXPxInb69nbULkuSQxLWLZ4gkRYcCya0nYKCCk4reWmkT9qk71otlok9JLX3aTLsUY/s1600/IMG_0404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeT385TZEMyD44rYLazQGKOWB1HSAKcyo-JP53Iadk5puezbAlRwkbQaOzqarhjjGzCsZjiyw1azXPxInb69nbULkuSQxLWLZ4gkRYcCya0nYKCCk4reWmkT9qk71otlok9JLX3aTLsUY/s640/IMG_0404.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><br />I set this beverage table up in my kitchen - the table is usually used as my desk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGfvv8KBcvWttOEx-TvJSy49nm3iM3qqodR7URYLT4fit1CVAJwkqF8cjWBjybHi8-z8CKHM_t-zOIiSvSvx83djqZ72vtQFqhLP3tmVFzBRQWoCZlbJrbFS_ig9fj5nMHW2H94acIWw/s1600/IMG_0409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGfvv8KBcvWttOEx-TvJSy49nm3iM3qqodR7URYLT4fit1CVAJwkqF8cjWBjybHi8-z8CKHM_t-zOIiSvSvx83djqZ72vtQFqhLP3tmVFzBRQWoCZlbJrbFS_ig9fj5nMHW2H94acIWw/s640/IMG_0409.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_cACRrpsNAUc_ZMhqZ1rKNY7fd90i2WMzA7rj-nRyC3qzqDjzOimrtGGe1Do4HWT-zmTh8VoAKbGgm-0kW4725ry4EcwrcMo4xTDScXEQB4L6tSOtR_yCRzz28VOCemq6ZasTMAxEQw/s1600/IMG_0410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_cACRrpsNAUc_ZMhqZ1rKNY7fd90i2WMzA7rj-nRyC3qzqDjzOimrtGGe1Do4HWT-zmTh8VoAKbGgm-0kW4725ry4EcwrcMo4xTDScXEQB4L6tSOtR_yCRzz28VOCemq6ZasTMAxEQw/s640/IMG_0410.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also made the Sweetie Pie favors the night before.  Each bag contained either a Mini Apple or Strawberry Pie.  <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/mini-sweetie-pie-favors.html">Here is the link to the Mini Pies step-by-step instructions and recipes</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh1fqcXKzEqdmvnp0PR-3s6Akq9urL55XpCF_PN2fQ03lUaNpVz366vwAWy8oIQWoIcInZscC-gXH6QXVuD7P1_19FJvtHKS5q8bxfVl-nFL5NW6jWbF4TEibz1A2mNjdf13nsHFAUoI/s1600/IMG_0395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh1fqcXKzEqdmvnp0PR-3s6Akq9urL55XpCF_PN2fQ03lUaNpVz366vwAWy8oIQWoIcInZscC-gXH6QXVuD7P1_19FJvtHKS5q8bxfVl-nFL5NW6jWbF4TEibz1A2mNjdf13nsHFAUoI/s640/IMG_0395.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here are the Strawberry Pies - I'll share the step-by-step and recipe later this week.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UPDATE : <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/mini-sweetie-pie-favors.html">Here is the link to the Mini Pies step-by-step instructions and recipes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3yauT_5NUKUnecuchGOi9ylQTn2R9JIu26yedSYPUcLGXei9vGPeWz-CbELbyle2RgyJhaVRX0O-cCwzQgyVqmoXXeLUvILTXLK1yMS5ATaPnlkG5n2AWH4gZxV3UzBvqBDBcqvqA3Q/s1600/IMG_0422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3yauT_5NUKUnecuchGOi9ylQTn2R9JIu26yedSYPUcLGXei9vGPeWz-CbELbyle2RgyJhaVRX0O-cCwzQgyVqmoXXeLUvILTXLK1yMS5ATaPnlkG5n2AWH4gZxV3UzBvqBDBcqvqA3Q/s640/IMG_0422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the dining room setup.  Because it was going to be a small casual brunch, we left he seating open - a fix a plate and "make yourself at home" type party.  To make the banners, I use the<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10761760?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paper-source.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fpaper%2Fitem%2FRifle-Botanicals-Garlands%2F2710_029%2F9781452109619.html%3Futm_source%3DCJ%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3Dproduct&cjsku=9781452109619" target="_top">Rifle Botanicals Garlands</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5427492-10761760" width="1" /> I found at Paper-Source... only $16 and took just minutes to hang.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVj17kuQ61d3QOKZSVVLoNU79g4Z87ycrIFuogwDM9Iapk7qF6ON3ajlOmSbs5xHqKYxJHNs3VCEnEQjh3N8zw5OXfH1_fJjC5WCFfrQrOs5jCDuenmDta9xxRCUmxb1xQ3homwoKUhE/s1600/IMG_0425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVj17kuQ61d3QOKZSVVLoNU79g4Z87ycrIFuogwDM9Iapk7qF6ON3ajlOmSbs5xHqKYxJHNs3VCEnEQjh3N8zw5OXfH1_fJjC5WCFfrQrOs5jCDuenmDta9xxRCUmxb1xQ3homwoKUhE/s640/IMG_0425.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm obsessed with these - still haven't taken them down.  I plan to do one with E-M-M-A in her room later this week... and I might hang the "Sugar & Spice" one in there, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq63k6SxYbDBlUNet8sl5Sdx4jPjf1mhJxk-n8V5niB7y281hWsY_zOgSbw2vqZQi-hX99FszWqVdbnX_9WI-SvqH-tx1ynwSo0kOLVZc8B1It3VqTrUdFFsX6nydrlP7M5GmgrCP64kU/s1600/IMG_0427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq63k6SxYbDBlUNet8sl5Sdx4jPjf1mhJxk-n8V5niB7y281hWsY_zOgSbw2vqZQi-hX99FszWqVdbnX_9WI-SvqH-tx1ynwSo0kOLVZc8B1It3VqTrUdFFsX6nydrlP7M5GmgrCP64kU/s640/IMG_0427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I really like casual centerpieces like this.  Everyone asked if I cut these from my garden - exactly what I want people to think.    <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs8efLv1CS-bhkGIrIIkkX3wOug3LgfE1T41e4QCnHcJyNscJqkkD5uVC2JfeaJda3sCxeVBnOSe6myrSh33WOYeVUfPgQr_buD7PMKo0Sij3zQ5uf_PbqLPkcZQs99PFdxVEiip-nBk/s1600/IMG_0433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs8efLv1CS-bhkGIrIIkkX3wOug3LgfE1T41e4QCnHcJyNscJqkkD5uVC2JfeaJda3sCxeVBnOSe6myrSh33WOYeVUfPgQr_buD7PMKo0Sij3zQ5uf_PbqLPkcZQs99PFdxVEiip-nBk/s640/IMG_0433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But, no unfortunately I don't have any peony bushes in my garden... yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pewter pieces are Match (wedding gifts), and the glass pieces are old candy apothecary jars.  I also placed some wrapped gifts for Susan amongst the flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnPOxT28ZKgTrX2cAM6NIE8H108RudtCQ8u74a6XOnfMWZ1QBDZzSwYioNAhpXHRT2rxVFNMDiCrD_jiBF4nj-tvfmj8Z8nUocxN0ByzrDUNArf5mZ3WXDAykZTstNXOUgY0i0bxckYc/s1600/IMG_0417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnPOxT28ZKgTrX2cAM6NIE8H108RudtCQ8u74a6XOnfMWZ1QBDZzSwYioNAhpXHRT2rxVFNMDiCrD_jiBF4nj-tvfmj8Z8nUocxN0ByzrDUNArf5mZ3WXDAykZTstNXOUgY0i0bxckYc/s640/IMG_0417.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />More uses for the <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10761760?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paper-source.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fpaper%2Fitem%2FRifle-Botanicals-Garlands%2F2710_029%2F9781452109619.html%3Futm_source%3DCJ%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate%26utm_campaign%3Dproduct&cjsku=9781452109619" target="_top">Rifle Botanicals Garlands</a> - I couln't help myself.  Easy Banners = Insta-Party<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8ZucAmeqnsg9TOjaPTjCnvIFY0F3EvxzgPm3Wbf0Evi7GxZrjyvs-wQ87IE5M8djuFISuwg39Wb4IiIycLv8AWOe_FLqEZCf3F5s8ix8hkYFPAdlefAyasE-KoFPD3pCr-fQXQd00eU/s1600/IMG_0416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8ZucAmeqnsg9TOjaPTjCnvIFY0F3EvxzgPm3Wbf0Evi7GxZrjyvs-wQ87IE5M8djuFISuwg39Wb4IiIycLv8AWOe_FLqEZCf3F5s8ix8hkYFPAdlefAyasE-KoFPD3pCr-fQXQd00eU/s640/IMG_0416.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMLQwtbSroBhyphenhyphenxI33zvTg5xXrGfLkIyf4IML6ZpgSRcl4YDUqUgrF7dTHxxYXEZfXg5plgpGyZUuoAEPvzTKn097-x3pk_jNMSkqIrCX58ZXCi17Hd1BTfMpGTI9LOhcMproc5Gg1sGY/s1600/IMG_0455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMLQwtbSroBhyphenhyphenxI33zvTg5xXrGfLkIyf4IML6ZpgSRcl4YDUqUgrF7dTHxxYXEZfXg5plgpGyZUuoAEPvzTKn097-x3pk_jNMSkqIrCX58ZXCi17Hd1BTfMpGTI9LOhcMproc5Gg1sGY/s640/IMG_0455.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last one...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr5YuMlpY24jIVK-OP4K77959yJ7uTVjoe2FsQIR6usc8pDKzPHWQ144SGBnK1OSAa-4xXeYtvRFpL5-OO3y-Q2krPVmbavHN8ZCaYXj63wZ6Pi32wZcSCS1QrGZ_VqXlekT26mJ5tMU/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr5YuMlpY24jIVK-OP4K77959yJ7uTVjoe2FsQIR6usc8pDKzPHWQ144SGBnK1OSAa-4xXeYtvRFpL5-OO3y-Q2krPVmbavHN8ZCaYXj63wZ6Pi32wZcSCS1QrGZ_VqXlekT26mJ5tMU/s640/IMG_0444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the beverage bar setup the morning of - Bellini's and Coffee.  We also had Sparkling Pomegranite Juice for the pregnant ladies... we had four out of ten guests that were pregnant!  Five babies and ten ladies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-FsH71YpgrCLng-2qJ43ccOz-5giTFQTsh80SejVFjNisnaJX3wkrP3vYBgmGY6EhlJTSiO2kZepUSOofHbgm439SNa6Q7zGTEgEuhN9B89z1p0r4fZmG7OsbqtbSfcNLEMZZvzRTEE/s1600/IMG_0437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-FsH71YpgrCLng-2qJ43ccOz-5giTFQTsh80SejVFjNisnaJX3wkrP3vYBgmGY6EhlJTSiO2kZepUSOofHbgm439SNa6Q7zGTEgEuhN9B89z1p0r4fZmG7OsbqtbSfcNLEMZZvzRTEE/s640/IMG_0437.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> Stations make it so much easier for your guests to help themselves - I think it makes everyone more comfortable.<i><br /></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiz0Eb11KH9iBdGUvEnpag04CVYycKtCxcCAtD-ufH-gKGpj90skdCmFOUBj0L930YKTuI9lCv5MY-dXgjXfY8d6jKudzsrzUsYH6joE5BvY4Hst5dHSX8bIVJ-xN51BvXP0UOQA9PKYU/s1600/IMG_0441.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiz0Eb11KH9iBdGUvEnpag04CVYycKtCxcCAtD-ufH-gKGpj90skdCmFOUBj0L930YKTuI9lCv5MY-dXgjXfY8d6jKudzsrzUsYH6joE5BvY4Hst5dHSX8bIVJ-xN51BvXP0UOQA9PKYU/s640/IMG_0441.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Bellini is a drink with Peach Puree (or juice) topped with Champagne or Prosecco.  I think it must be the "new" mimosa. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwoMqnBHiz8zUU5Hixqya6NBlIrknoU2lcBqaeRi4Vx_I3mlwz-f9buiI8IHIqAcx1xMPnz5j8zuhJF7ErY3EIEhf3AIUb-CN54YA0UtoSnaralNHHr6gEE-wwOZrl9Ee7G89DAINGOE/s1600/IMG_0445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwoMqnBHiz8zUU5Hixqya6NBlIrknoU2lcBqaeRi4Vx_I3mlwz-f9buiI8IHIqAcx1xMPnz5j8zuhJF7ErY3EIEhf3AIUb-CN54YA0UtoSnaralNHHr6gEE-wwOZrl9Ee7G89DAINGOE/s640/IMG_0445.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Brunch Menu... </i></span><br /><i>recipe links coming later this week!</i><br /><br /><i>Upon arrival : </i><br /><br />Bellini's <br />Coffee<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-bean-scones.html">Mini Vanilla Bean Scones (we called "Sugar & Spice Scones)</a><br /><i>Brunch :</i><br /><br />Cheddar & Chive Quiche<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/spinach-strawberry-salad-with-walnuts.html">Strawberry & Spinach Salad </a><br />Fruit & Cheese Platters<br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/my-breakfast-recipes/">"Homemade" Cinnamon Rolls</a><br /><br /><i>Favors : </i><br />Tiny Mini Pies - "Sweetie Pies" <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBjY61JkAivBqDMExW5DUo8WscE7YwSSKwgT25FTyL7fgclL0DqpkXLmFYo1TLQKsJ8-SCzxFgnF469aklyuCjwTD4ERLLosZn9XU6MKvmBdkRqFhuLRHk4JHa3_FfHmmiNmyPL60vHI/s1600/vanilla+scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBjY61JkAivBqDMExW5DUo8WscE7YwSSKwgT25FTyL7fgclL0DqpkXLmFYo1TLQKsJ8-SCzxFgnF469aklyuCjwTD4ERLLosZn9XU6MKvmBdkRqFhuLRHk4JHa3_FfHmmiNmyPL60vHI/s640/vanilla+scones.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-bean-scones.html">Mini Vanilla Bean Scones (we called "Sugar & Spice Scones) </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Forgive the re-used photo from original post... I didn't have my camera out when the girls arrived and the fresh scones came out.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYb-9zr4KmD5z3uXJy32OFJtLwim9BffD34MJEFKbEdWpwghvVcA4dejEJchKgdzby1qCjNlBmbUI4akvpwN0MY3SIh7aqupo3I67uiqrg1F2W31EEGhuhWT7nJNiKuEgoSw6jGJO-Rh0/s1600/IMG_0448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYb-9zr4KmD5z3uXJy32OFJtLwim9BffD34MJEFKbEdWpwghvVcA4dejEJchKgdzby1qCjNlBmbUI4akvpwN0MY3SIh7aqupo3I67uiqrg1F2W31EEGhuhWT7nJNiKuEgoSw6jGJO-Rh0/s640/IMG_0448.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/05/spinach-strawberry-salad-with-walnuts.html">The BEST Strawberry & Spinach Salad. </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VeaPNiSbabWh_a2B3vCv8vGqShnmbeVwPDV9RmI0jTUG3Q3o5Zql_XfxT9c6NEbPKGdBWcK2csqCGuT8yLtsBTFeLp_CjkEouR3SJge8KsKNDq04NcGvW_ltrgMkW-FhiNhrRNZ8BWs/s1600/IMG_0449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VeaPNiSbabWh_a2B3vCv8vGqShnmbeVwPDV9RmI0jTUG3Q3o5Zql_XfxT9c6NEbPKGdBWcK2csqCGuT8yLtsBTFeLp_CjkEouR3SJge8KsKNDq04NcGvW_ltrgMkW-FhiNhrRNZ8BWs/s640/IMG_0449.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Bountiful fruit platter made by my Co-Hostess, Melissa. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSYJUZzeZ1Nrol8Ugn9_6ZQ4G4q7TwUKPzt6p_1lUBBH2UE9Iej8bCJfONH6AJKU5Pr3tAeK8fU-uQpsxgI9JefP0EMwN8W_m_nIURr1xdnjKOEwBeNCAJMwNVIqF-kF_pBw9dnXGz5M/s1600/IMG_0450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSYJUZzeZ1Nrol8Ugn9_6ZQ4G4q7TwUKPzt6p_1lUBBH2UE9Iej8bCJfONH6AJKU5Pr3tAeK8fU-uQpsxgI9JefP0EMwN8W_m_nIURr1xdnjKOEwBeNCAJMwNVIqF-kF_pBw9dnXGz5M/s640/IMG_0450.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipes-brunch-quiche-recipes.html">Cheddar Chive Quiche</a> (warning : old post from my sister's baby shower I hosted 3+ years ago!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDo7nyu1oVkbjERwg7oQi2N-urmFwXFLeUjhVtvQzNzB3_wplHTULGYQqgmPajsMZz5n7b9pd67FePdxGJdGjqPpSJC0olKVCJaQq2ByJDmke4y5_bv7GkRsv9l9IjrV4sqCXogeQ6t3w/s1600/cin-rolls-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDo7nyu1oVkbjERwg7oQi2N-urmFwXFLeUjhVtvQzNzB3_wplHTULGYQqgmPajsMZz5n7b9pd67FePdxGJdGjqPpSJC0olKVCJaQq2ByJDmke4y5_bv7GkRsv9l9IjrV4sqCXogeQ6t3w/s640/cin-rolls-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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