I had the birthday dinner on Memorial Day. We started the event with cheese and crackers as well as my cousin Barb's Dip. I have a collection of "blings" which greeted each guest near the front door.
Dinner was Burgundy TriTip from Seaside Market nearby and my son, Dave manned the barbecue. I roasted potatoes tossed in oil, rosemary and thyme (sounds like the old Simon and Garfunkel song?
Oh yes and it had parsley in it too.
I had two desserts: One was the Bailey's Chocolate Cheesecake recipe from a cookbook my niece, Cindy sent me after my house/swap in Ireland two years ago. It has become a family favorite.
The second cake was a new recipe from the King Arthur Catalog. It was made with Almond flour and Coconut flour. After trying it out before the party I also ordered the special pan which arrived barely in time to make it for the party.
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I used the special candles that got everyone's attention. Plus the cake was very special with the special flours and decorated with strawberries. King Arthur's Catalog has been a great resource- it has a resource a little different from Williams Sonoma or Sur la Tab. The candles were purchased at Solo in Solana Beach.
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