DH's Birthday

18 years ago

I managed to make my DH a bit of a special birthday meal with one of his favourite foods (seafood lasagne) in between throwing DD's college graduation party and travelling for the actual event. Thought I would share a few pics with you - will probably bore you as I get carried away posting them! I just kind of threw the tablesetting together so it isn't too fancy and the food actually tasted better than it looks!

The table is set for three as DS joined us.

I used the "little presents" I made a while back for our bday occasions which are actually Lego blocks wrapped in paper and tied with ribbon. I have two other sets - one purple and one pink. I threw in the faux apples just because the wrapping paper has the same colour green it...I was thinking fast!

This is a tossed green salad with Balsamic Vinegarette dressing. (I have to admit I started eating it before I thought of taking pics LOL!)

Seafood lasagne, Parmesan breaded chicken and broccoli

I made a Pineapple Strawberry Lush Cake, a fav of DH's.

A slice of the cake - would normally have put some garnish on the plate to fill it up but was in a hurry..

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Purplemoon

18 years ago

Well that is a pretty birthday setting. The cake looks totally YUMMY. And I think the mini present decorations are really adorable. Very cute idea. Thanks for sharing that.
Hope your DH had a wonderful birthday.
hugs, Karen

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luvstocraft
18 years ago
Everything looks so pretty and the food so yummy DD. I really like your large glass candleholders and the sparkly place mats too. Very clever way to add some color with the little wrapped packages and the apples. You have been a very busy lady, I'm sure your family appreciates how you make the occasions special with your decorating talent. Luvs
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labmomma
18 years ago
Dining - Everything looks great! Would you be willing to share the lush cake recipe? You have been one busy lady:)).
bettyd_z7_va
18 years ago
Yummy,Yummy. Love the colors you used. You even matched the stitching in the table runner! And I need a slice of that cake NOW!!
Betty
prosperity66
18 years ago
At first sight, I thought you bought a new dining room for your DH's birthday... but finally realized that you only set up a masculine decoration. What a change! It's splendid, DD!

Just like a portion of seafood lasagne, lol... (by mail?)
dining_delight
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18 years ago
Karen, Luvs,labmomma,Betty and prosperity, thank you very much for your compliments. Glad you liked the mini-presents - when I tell people I wrapped up little Lego blocks to make them, they tell me I have "too much time on my hands" but really it was a fun thing to do while watching TV. The cake recipe is SO EASY, thought I would share it here for anyone interested.

DD

Pineapple Angel Lush Cake

2 (4 serving size)packages of Instant Vanilla Flavour Pudding/Pie Filling
2 small cans crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
3/4 of a large tub thawed whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 Angel Food Cake mix (or ready made bought Angel Food Cake)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Prepare cake mix as directed and let cool.
Mix dry pudding mix and pineapple with juice in medium bowl.
Gently stir in whipped topping.
Cut cake horizontally in 3 layers.
Place bottom cake layer, cut side up on serving plate.
Spread some of the pudding mixture onto cake layer.
Place sliced strawberries over pudding mixture on cake layer.
Cover with middle cake layer.
Spread more pudding mixture and place strawberries as above.
Top with remaining cake layer.
Spread with remaining pudding mixture on top,all sides and in middle. Garnish with strawberries.
Refridgerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Store in refridgerator.