Week of the Milk & Cookies Party - Odds & Ends

The Oreo shaped cake was found at William Sonoma here. The cow pinata was found at Oriental Trading here.

Week of the Milk & Cookies Party - Favors

Who can argue that one of the best classic cookies is the chocolate chip? I might hurt someone if they get between me and the bowl of cookie dough!

This is my favorite recipe courtesy of Rhonda:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 eggs
12-ounce package Giradelli semi-sweet chips
6-ounces of mini semi-sweet chips
1 box of instant vanilla pudding


COMBINE flour, baking soda, salt and instant vanilla pudding powder in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE in preheated 375-degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

Week of the Milk & Cookies Party - Invitation

The invitations included a hand drawn farm illustration along with fill-in-the blank thank you cards. This made it nice for a two year olds attention span. Also, notice the detail of the party date. It is hole punched for the month and day!

He couldn't help himself. It took all I had to keep him away from that bottle to take three pictures.

My son, Jack turned two this year. I found a fantastic party idea at A Party Style Blog. I wanted something a little bit different than the "Dora The Explorer" party that you can find a party city. Plus, it was right in line with Jack's love to make cookies and his unbelievable weekly milk consumption.

This invitation will soon be sold in my shop. Also, the wonderful ladies at GormanFoy printed the invitations and sourced/printed the vintage milk bottles for me. Give them a holler if you need something specific customized.

Here is another fabulous interpretation of the Milk & Cookies party via The Savvy Moms Guide.

Week of the Wedding Shower - Menu

Madeleines in Store Bought White Cookie "Sand" (tin was purchased at Williams Sonoma)

Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and White Cookie "Sand"
White Chocolate Covered Almonds, White Chocolate Covered Raisins, Dried Mango, Cheesecake Squares

Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting and White Cookie "Sand"

Salmon Cream Cheese, French Bean Dip, Hatch Pablano Dip (all purchased from Central Market)

The beautiful "Present Cake" was made by Mel! The fondant job was fabulous.

Marinated Mozzerella Balls (purchased at Central Market)

The theme centered around the beach due to the fact that the bride was having a destination wedding. It also centered around the white-on-white theme. This was a challenge... how many white foods could I find? The foods pictured are mentioned in the captions.