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Valentine's treats

These Texas Sheet Cake Hearts were amazing and so festive at my Lia Sophia party last night with a about a dozen friends from church over at my house.  I used special dark cocoa which made them so chocolatey and wonderful.
 I made Mini Berry & Banana Fruit Salad cups topped with whipped cream.
Who can resist Cream Puffs?  They did not disappoint.
In addition to the Mini Shrimp Cocktails that I served, I made three soups, which I never photographed but will post recipes of them at some point.
One of the biggest hits were the Lemon Tartlets garnished with a raspberry and whipped cream.  Thanks for joining me, friends!  It was fun to host my first party at home since we moved back from Taiwan in August and made a great distraction from this difficult pregnancy that's caused me to be sick with nausea almost daily.  I've only got six weeks and six days to go until he's scheduled to be born!
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Bobbi said…
I've been thinking of emailing you to find out your due date, so I'm glad you mentioned your days remaining. So exciting! Glad to see you back on the blog, I've missed your reports. Take care, and Happy Valentine's Day to you next week. Your menu looked delectable, wish I lived near enough to come to your parties! Take care in these last weeks! And post a picture of you!
February 07, 2012 12:42 AM
Julie said…
Wow Kelly--I want to come to your parties! And I want your recipes! I think I'll make a texas sheet cake today...
Thanks!
March 16, 2012 9:25 PM
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