THANK YOU !            Kirsten’s 40th was indeed fabulous!

Being a Gemini I cannot resist an informational party follow up!

Photos and video: I have set up a Flickr group for the party.  Please add your photos and videos to this group or email me your best ones and I will post them. Thanks!

Please see the sections of this page below to links for our wonderful caterers, recipes from appetizers and props for those who helped this day be perfect .

Spoken Word and Long Table Poetry here!

Caterers:
Punch: Talya Lutzker of Tayla’s Kitchen, (Jamiaca Rose, Lime Mint Ginger)
Dinner:  Dina Torres of Cafe Campesino (Chicken Mole, Chile Releno Casserole)
Dessert: Kendra Baker, The Glass Jar Kitchen and Larder (opening soon!) (Cafe con Leche: white chocolate mousse infused with Verve coffe, dark chocolate mousse, Korova cookies, cherries)

Thanks: Natascha, our fearless party leader, MC and salsa maker who gifted the amazing dessert.  Dona, Pam and Kyrrha queen bees planning and setting up the party, providing lovely flowers, tasty bagels, bike powered mikes and kind server assistants. The creatures and humans at Meder Street for hosting including meadow mowing and electrical breaker support (Christopher, Elaine, Aaron, Jori and Kevin). Christopher for dishing up eggs-n-bacon in the morning. And Elaine - that strawberry peach pie for brunch!  Zachiah for being pit crew to the event and chief crostini baker. Mom for the financial and heart assistance. Dad for wine. Kath for set up assistance, flowers and fashion commentary.  My bros and their ladies for always being there and bringing the kids to the party for so long.  Jason for the heart transforming audio mix and listening station. Tamara for the amazing cheesecake creation.Talya for the lovely punches. Gerry, Blair, Dona and anyone else who brought firewood. Jenn B for amazing lettuce and cukes. Anna for the jicama treats.  Debo for salad dressing artistry. Amy and Heather for guac. Kelley for corn salsa. Trac and Kath for crackers and chips. Steph for olives. Leisyka for the party favors of yummy lip balm.

Recipes:
Savory Cheesecakes, Manchego and Blue Cheese topped with the chutney from the recipe and chili jam from River Cafe and Cheese Shop

Salad Dressing - Deborah mixed us up a great dressing with lime, avo, salt and a fabulous basil olive oil from France - Happy Boy farm baby lettuce mix and cukes

Strawberry pie for brunch - from Joy of Cooking

Corn and Black Bean Salsa:
1 lb. Corn (frozen)
2 T. oil
S&p
Roast in oven about 15 min. @ 450-stir often
Dressing
2-3 T oil
2-3 T cider vinegar
1 t. salt
3/4 t. cumin
6 T. lime juice-4 limes
Pepper to taste
Add corn and dressing together & mix in
1/2choppped red onion
1 clove of garlic- minced
2 large avocados
2 cans of black beans (drained & rinsed)
1 jalapeno Seeded & chopped
4 roma tomatoes chopped
1 C.cilantro chopped