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Springtime symbolizes all kinds of new beginnings; as such, it’s a natural season for wedding & baby showers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a baby shower, we love to play upon the theme by offering “baby-sized” portions.  When our own Managing Director selected a menu for her baby shower, she chose to welcome guests with smoked salmon on mini croissants and tiny, buttery danishes.  We also love bite-sized brioche with whipped mascarpone, orange marmalade & orange zest, or perhaps mini blueberry pancakes garnished with chantilly crème.  For dessert, tiny rainbow-hued mini mousse cakes are adorable; for a bigger impact, we think a customized cake featuring teeny baby details like this one from Papillion Cakes is completely perfect:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding shower fare is typically light and feminine, featuring plenty of fruit, tea sandwiches, and prettily garnished cocktails.  However, many modern showers include both women and men.  Without straying too far from convention, we think it’s fun to include something for the boys.  For example, skewered beef tenderloin with roasted tomatoes & pickled pearl onion could be passed as guests arrive, and a dessert buffet could include such manly options as beer-infused cupcakes and maple-soaked cake with crispy bacon crumble.  The perfect final touch would be an old-school cocktail, sure to be enjoyed by ladies and gents alike.