the night of Cupcakes & Cocktails was so nice.......
I got to showcase some new recipes for some cupcakes I want to sell in October here at the event.......
= lemon and lavendar with a white chocolate/buttercream frosting
= apple pie cupcake with buttercream frosting
= gluten free chocolate cupcake with whipped cream mint frosting (the total favorite with the ladies)
= carrot cupcake with classic cream cheese frosting
= my classic (favorite) chocolate cupcake with white buttercream frosting (the other favorite)
i made these simple flags and inserted them into the cupcakes to let the ladies know what was what
I rearranged the rooms (more on this new look later this week) which was
so fun to decorate for the get together
the table Jason made is perfect in the corner of the room for a buffet....
and of course........the cocktail.........
when I have the 'hub' in the kitchen, I put my large cutting board on top of my stove, and use it for extra counter space.......it works out great.........
here's the cocktail I made up (yumoramma....but after 4 o'clock only :)
-for one drink-
2 oz. gin
4 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
4 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
-put all together in your cocktail shaker and shake it up good....serve over ice-
A hit with old and new friends alike!
I would like to thank Midwest Living Magazine for such a nice article on me and the event/barn sale my husband and I do twice a year.......thank you!!
(there was a 'typo'....we are 80 miles WEST of Chicago, not East :)
The article is in the Out and About Section........
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| there really was no need for my picture!! |
for more information on the upcoming events, you can follow our homestead website:
What to expect this October here?
-ART on the Farm is back again......so very excited about the diversity we are presenting to you
- BARN SALE.....theme this October?? Prairie Holiday
Jason and I are presenting a new area to the event.....I'm working hard in the kitchen to offer my very best cupcakes and baked items for sale........
enjoy the day!
xo+blessings,
A very nice idea to have your friends bring a friend, everyone needs new friends! I think I would have eaten a ton of the apple pie cupcakes...I LOVE apple pie!
ReplyDeleteIt is so close to your next event...I didn't realize. I am hoping we aren't away that weekend.
Congratulations on your feature in Midwest Living, I'll definitely pick a copy up. Have a wonderful day!
XO,
Jane
so sad i missed it. the cupcakes looked marvelous.
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes look yummy! I can't wait to see the Midwest Living article!
ReplyDeleteJust got my Midwest Living & was pleasantly surprised to see the page about your Farm Sale. Even though we have never met, I recognized you from your blog! Wish you weren't quit so far west...
ReplyDeletehi anne marie
ReplyDeletelove love love the honey from the farm. it is absolutely delish.
i so love your statue of the Blessed Mother. is it old or did you age it yourself. i would love to find one just like it.
xxxxfanci
Hi Fanci....thanks! I'll let Jason know how much you like the honey....and about the Blessed Mother statue: I actually bought it at Farm and Fleet if you can believe that!! it's from Mexico - and didn't do a thing to it....
ReplyDeletexo+blessings,
Anne Marie
p.s. Jane: I'll be selling apple pies at the sale...if you want to pre-order some, just email me okay?
Oh girl, those cupcakes look and sound amazing. So glad you had a wonderful time with friends.
ReplyDeleteI host a Christmas party every year for some of my lady friends. One year I had each one of them invite a friend of their own choosing. How nice it was for us to all meet new people.
Oh my goodness, Anne Marie. Did I just read you will be selling Apple Pies, too?? ;o)
ReplyDeleteI better be able to make the sale this time, or I will be soooo disappointed! And congrats on Midwest Living doing an artile, how awesome!
Mary
Hi Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteOh my, I would love all the cupcakes I could not choose a favorite, but if I must I would choose,carrot cake, I love carrot cake..I do!
and yes please a cocktail maybe two..Hehehe.
Orange Juice goes very well with carrot cake..LOL
Have a sweet day and hugs for you and the family, Elizabeth
What a fun time & those cupcakes sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI hope your sale goes well in October ( I look forward to pictures!)
Have a wonderful day
Blessings
Renata:)
anne marie.......I FOUND THE BLESSED MOTHER STATUE!! doesn't look as aged as yours does, but, have no doubt it will happen. thank you.
ReplyDeletefor jason....what i love about the honey.....it's soooo light. not only in color....in texture. sweet, but not eeeuuuu sweet. my compliments.
and to you all at nada farm.....xxoo blessings in return
fanci
Every bit a party to love!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so inviting, the cupcakes are a show stopper, do you have left overs :)
See you soon and all you inspire!
xx
Dore
Oh the Lavender and Lemon are still teasing my taste-buds! My favorite!...so far :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to find they will be for purchase at the sale!
Thank you again for inviting me. It was such a lovely evening!
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCupcakes sound delish...and congrats on Midwest Living publication. I'll have to scan a copy when I'm at Walmart!
Blessings,
Val
Your creativity and energy amaze me.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne Marie! I was one of the 'brought along friends' - and I'm so glad you offered the bring-a-friend option! I enjoyed meeting you and all the other ladies for a girls night out. THANK YOU for the wonderful hospitality and yummy treats. I have been inspired to plan my own Cupcakes & Cocktails night - I'll let you know the date when I set it! God Bless! Juli Smith (I came with Brigid E.)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to thank Midwest Living too! For introducing me to you, your blog and the barn sale! What a nice article. We are planning a trip down from Janesville for the sale now, which happens to fall on my birthday....happy birthday to me :-)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is beautiful!
Sarah
I am with Sarah! Thank you Midwest Living! I read the article yesterday, told my husband that we need to visit the barn sale, and (now that I have my kids in bed) am truly touched by your beautiful blog! We will be coming from Peoria on the 7th... Can't wait!
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