Colorful Summer Sorbet

Peach Mango Papaya Sorbet

Citrus Sorbet

Watermelon and Honeydew Sorbet

Orange Sorbet

Blueberry Sorbet Macaroons

Chocolate Pastry Diploma rolls, Diploma peanut butter roll ups; Cheesy diplomas; Wafer diplomas

This is the card that we attached to the bucket for my daughter’s teacher.

If you would like to download the Candy Gram to use for your teacher, click here for the teacher candy gram card!

Thanks to all of the teachers who do so much for our kids!

One of the appetizers that we served were Individual 7 Layer Dips.  This is great and you don’t have to worry about double dipping

For dessert, we stayed with the religious theme.  My sweet friend made two types of desserts.  If you are more angelic, you got to enjoy the Strawberry “Angel” Food Delight and for those who are a little on the devilish side there was “Devilishly” Delicious Chocolate Delight.

It was a such a wonderful and special day and we enjoyed spending it with our family and friends!

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/08/first-communion-desserts/feed/ 0 http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/07/a-pink-mothers-day/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/07/a-pink-mothers-day/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 13:08:42 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4850 Does your mom love pink?  This beautiful Mother’s Day display was created by The Inspired Occasion.  The cupcakes and macarooms are both so pretty and I’m sure mom’s would love them!

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]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/07/a-pink-mothers-day/feed/ 1 http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/03/agua-fresca-for-your-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/03/agua-fresca-for-your-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:15:58 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4843 [Read On] ]]> As Cinco de Mayo approaches, here is a wonderful drink to make that will quench everyone’s thirst! Aguas frescas are fresh fruit drinks that are very popular all over Mexico. These refreshing beverages are typically served from large barrel-shaped glass containers. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry.

This would display from Matt Bites would be a great way to serve agua fresca at a party.

Here is a great Minted Lemon-Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe to try.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 12 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. Combine 1 1/4 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat; stir in mint, lime rind, and lemon rind. Let stand 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
3.  Place one-third each of sugar syrup and watermelon in blender; process until smooth. Pour puree into a large pitcher. Repeat the procedure twice with remaining sugar syrup and watermelon. Stir in lime and lemon juice. Serve over ice, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving.

Recipe from My Recipes 

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/05/01/happy-may-day/feed/ 2 http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/30/kentucky-derby-party-with-free-printables/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/30/kentucky-derby-party-with-free-printables/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:22:38 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4824 [Read On] ]]> This wonderful Kentucky Derby Party was submitted by Deanna from Mirabelle Creations.  If you are planning a Derby Party be sure to check out the FREE derby printables that Deanna is offering to everyone here!

 Deanna describes the inspiration for this shoot:

“Kentucky has been “home” my entire life – born and raised (as we’d say here).    And, there is no bigger day in Kentucky than Derby Day.  All eyes are on our beautiful state and every Kentuckian’s head is held just a little bit higher that day.   Early in life, Kentuckians realize that Derby day also means fabulous Derby parties.  Whether it is a small family gathering, an intimate catered event, or a huge blow-out, everyone attends some type of Derby party on Derby day.

Even as a child, my favorite Derby moment was crowning the Derby winner with the traditional rose garland.  Thus, the red rose was my starting point for this Derby dessert table.  The printables incorporated the red rose, along with a silhouette of the state of Kentucky and a horseshoe.  I chose a modern color palette of red, pale blue, and chocolate brown.  I designed party circles, cake bunting, blank and fill-in invitations, placecards, candy bar wrappers, and drink flags.

The rose theme was also repeated in the table décor.  I made a crepe paper rose garland, which hung above the dessert table.  Fresh red roses were placed in a mint julep cup.  The rose was also visible in the desserts for the Strawberry Rose Meringue and as part of the Jockey Silk Sugar Cookies.

For the desserts, I first purchased the White Cake from a local bakery, then adorned it with a pale blue ribbon and a Derby cake bunting.  I made one of my favorite Kentucky desserts – Bourbon Balls.  Every year at Christmas, my mom, like most Kentuckians, would make bourbon balls and I couldn’t wait to eat them.  These traditional bourbon balls are updated by being made into a pop.  Another traditional Kentucky dessert is the Derby Pie – a gooey brown sugar, pecan, and dark chocolate treat.  I made Derby Pie Inspired Cupcakes: a butter cake with mini chocolate chips and pecans in the batter, topped with brown sugar buttercream, mini chocolate chips and pecan pieces.   Jockey Silk Sugar Cookies were topped with a small red rose (I made the roses using a fruit roll-up).  Strawberry Rose Meringues also carried out the Derby rose theme.  Each of these ideas were planned with the home entertainer in mind, so that Derby entertaining could be easily accessible to everyone.”

Vendors -

Printables, Styling, Photography:  Mirabelle Creations,  www.mirabellecreations.blogspot.com

Cake:  Burke’s Bakery,  www.facebook.com/pages/Burkes-Bakery/208309485856231

Horse Frames:  Maple Tree Gallery, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maple-Tree-Gallery/66245564044

Jockey Silk Sugar Cookie Cutter: Copper Gifts, www.coppergifts.com

Be sure to download your FREE Derby printables here!

Thanks Deanna for sharing!

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/30/kentucky-derby-party-with-free-printables/feed/ 1 http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/27/medical-party/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2012/04/27/medical-party/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:46:47 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=4816 [Read On] ]]> It’s time to start thinking about all of the graduation parties coming up and here is a fun medical party that would be great for a medical school graduation from Vixen Made.  There are some great ideas for some simple but cute medical themed foods to serve like pretzel thermometers, clogged arteries and red cross Oreos.

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