February 2013...the Elizabeth's

Elizabeth and I were the first ones to host Gourmet Club for the 2013 "season", kicking off a new year!  We chose a Valentines Day/Love theme.

 We had fun at Paper Source finding inspiration for our invitations and menus.  We kept it pretty simple but used glitter and a cute new mason jar stamp and I got to use my calligraphy.

 Elizabeth sewed these custom table cloths and Brandon and I dyed them ombre/tie-dye.

Placecards.  Yep--taped to the glasses. 

 Wrapped ribbon and lace around the mini mailboxes and tucked the cloth napkins inside.

The menus were meant to look like Valentines. :)

We used Mason jars on the tables, too, and conversation hearts to stabilize the candles.

Another view of the table.

 We taped glitter hearts on the back of the mailboxes.

The sideboard and chalkboard.

 Our favors were homemade chocolates--molded chocolate hearts and chocolate peanut clusters.

ROSES!

The appetizers.
Shrimp cocktail.

 Izze drinks.

The shrimp cocktail had two sauces--cocktail sauce and horseradish sauce.

These are called Romaine Hearts and feature hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, avocado, pomegranate, and fresh mint.

The Elizabeths!  We had a lot of fun putting this together.  

Mali and Niki.

Lauren and Karene.

Adrianne and Hannah.

Kastell and Kim.

Merianne and Julie.

The salad.  Mixed greens with strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese and vinaigrette.

Main.  A tender, juicy steak with sauteed mushrooms, rosemary carrots, and one-hour rolls.

Dessert.  Coconut mini cakes and homemade strawberry ice cream.

Group shot.

 I hope everyone had fun!  It seemed like they did, and I know I did!

:)