
My friend Ahna O'Reilly is perfect as Miss Elizabeth Leefolt in the film
The Help. When Ahna originally told me that she had been cast in the role, I almost died with excitement. So when it came time to celebrate the movie, I was thrilled to get to make a party in its honor. While the obvious choice would've been a Mississippi themed spread, the whole cast was too spoiled by the real stuff while filming to compete. Instead, I made a Californian buffet with lady-like touches, served in a charming garden. I had fun with new versions of finger foods--e.g. blt tea sandwiches and savory cornmeal shortcake sliders with white cheddar, creme fraiche and chives-- and dainty individual desserts. Amy also kept the decor sweet and elegant with lush garlands, white lights & lanterns, and plenty of gorgeous flowers (after all, there were Southern women in attendance!). I couldn't be more proud of Ahna and think the party managed to hold a candle to her performance.





















The Menu
cocktails
cucumber mint gimlets
blackberry thyme margaritas
appetizers
savory cornmeal shortcake sliders with creme fraiche, sharp white cheddar & chives
blt tea sandwiches
chilled zucchini soup shots with cumin scented bay shrimp
pickled cherries, ricotta & basil crostini
dinner buffet
grilled lamb skewers on rosemary branches
with feta salsa verde
roast shrimp with roasted garlic lemon boy tomato sauce & purple basil
sprouted shelling beans with pecorino, shallots & thyme
big green salad with little gems & cucumbers will dill yogurt dressing
shaved summer squash with pine nuts & mint
tomato bread pudding
dessert
dark chocolate pot de cremes
lemon blueberry parfaits
1 comment:
Delectable. Tell me more about sprouted shelling beans; that salad sounds so early October. Also love the dainty little pot de creme. Congrats on a great party.
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