A party is not a party without food and drinks. An array of interesting and tasty food will complete the fun and make the party truly a memorable one, but a table full of tasteless food can also ruin and the fun and experience of everyone invited.
Hence, what you put on the table must not be left out on the priority, but taken into much consideration. Let alone, consider your guests dietary needs and concerns in choosing what to have on the menu.
Now, first of all your menu does not need to be too fancy. There are a lot of dishes that are simple and easy to prepare, but very tasty and invigorating. Decide based on your theme, number of guests and venue. Especially, the mom-to-be’s preferences. After all, it’s her you are celebrating.
Unless you are hiring a catering service or ordering food a restaurant, choose menu that you and other family and friends of the mom-to-be who would want to help, can easily put together. You can have finger foods, grilled chicken or meat, vegetable or fruit salads, homemade pizza or calzone, tarts, cookies, cupcakes and the likes. Go for simple comfort foods that incredibly tasty and mouthwatering.
Now, yes you must have variety on your menu, but one thing that shouldn’t be missing, even in any party and a baby shower in a particular is the CAKE. It is the centerpiece of presentation. The idea is while you have “the” cake for your centerpiece, it’s great to have more than one cake in different flavors. Your guests might have different preferences for cake or they could be something each guests could try while having tea or coffee, and may serve as something for the guests to bring home.
Here are some baby shower cakes or cupcakes that are guaranteed to sell and are proven favorites:
1. Cheese Cakes
2. Rainbow Cakes
3. Vanilla Pound Cakes
4. Lemon Cakes
5. Hummingbird Cakes
6. Chocolate Cakes and Cupcakes
7. Sprinkles Strawberry Cakes and Cupcakes
8. Banana Cakes and Cupcakes
9. Honey Cinnamon Frosted Cakes
10. Carrot Cakes
11. Salted Caramel Cakes
12. Truffle or Chocolate Mouse
13. Coffee with Cinnamon Cakes
14. Apple Cider Doughnut Cakes
15. Coconut Cakes
16. Butter Cakes
17. Apple, Pineapple, and Mango Pie Cakes
18. Pumpkin Cakes and Cupcakes
19. Red Velvet Cakes
20. Peanut Butter or Butter Cakes
These cakes are easy to bake, and some does not even need baking. So many “how to” video tutorials you can find online to help you come up with any of these cakes.
Now for your drinks, you can have some fruits or veggie juices, smoothies, coffee or tea, and some alcohol-free mocktails or punch made frozen fruits blended with lemon syrup and sparkling water.
Finally, no mater what you serve. Often it adds to have some presentation: insteresting glassware and colorful plating, then add a little bit of art in the way the dishes or food are arranged and presented. Present your menu in such a way that they are not only satisfying to eat, but a delight to behold. It’s like you don’t want to eat them because they look so good, but once you start eating, you can’t stop.