On Friday, October 15th, we celebrated Gran's 100 birthday. Her birthday is really on the 14th but she liked the way friday evening sounded and wanted to celebrate on that day. So we did and we had a wonderful time. The colors were black and white with splashes of red and green- her favorite colors. When guests walked in the door the men were greeted with a boutonniere and the women with a wrist corsage.
The menu was classic and elegant and the food was delicious, of course! Thank you Elizabeth Swift+Co for another amazing meal.
first course:
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
with green onions and chopped walnuts
second course:
bleu-berry salad
tender spinach leaves, blueberries, red onion, bleu cheese and cayenne pecans tossed with a blueberry vinaigrette
third course:
tenderloin of beef
with bearnaise and horseradish sauces
tricolor potatoes au gratin
yukon gold, sweet and russet potatoes in this french classic
grilled asparagus
homemade yeast rolls
butter puffs
Dessert:
Classic vanilla cake with chocolate buttercream frosting
After dinner, we gathered in the living room for entertainment by Barbara Jennings. She sang old broadway songs and love songs from the 20's. She probably had fifteen different hats that she put on according to what song she was singing. Most of the group did not know the songs, but Gran loved hearing the songs she grew up with.
The party favors were individual wrapped red and white macaroons along with a mini bumper sticker. The bumper stickers were a great idea and hopefully everyone will put it on their car in honor of Gran and this huge celebration! Not many people get to turn 100 so let's celebrate!
This was another great party that my mom did a wonderful job putting together. How many parties can one woman plan? She definitely has a talent for planning and hosting. Gran is such a special person and she deserved every minute of this party! Happy Birthday, Gran!
Chaiss- unfortunately I did not get any pictures of the food. sorry. also, it took me forever to do this blog entry and when i pushed publish everything went everywhere and that is why my spacing is retarded. i do not know what i am doing and when you get home you can teach me what to do. i just wanted you to be able to see a little bit of the party so here ya go!
