For my Mom's birthday last December, I created my first dinner party menu. I had been keeping the menu on a sticky note on my Mac desktop and thought it was about time to delete it.

Mom's Birthday Party Menu

1. Brie Cheese on Unsalted Wheat Cracker served with Grapes
2. Roasted U.S. Baby Potatoes topped with Tuna Patatas
3. Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Garlic Bread and Olive Oil
4. Plain Ol' Roasted Chicken Wing
5. Deep Fried Shrimp Ball with Mustard Sauce
6. Mixed Vegetable (Carrot Cucumber Celery) with Baby Tomato Dip
7. Grilled Chicken Chipolata

Birthday Cake: Velvety Flush Croquembouche
from The Patissier