Happy Birthday Garrett!!

The love of my life is turning 60 this week, so in celebration, we had a party! It was so much fun, although very tiring even though I got a lot of help (thanks Angela, Garrett, Josh, and Laura!). I had intended to take pictures, but was so busy putting food out and talking to our friends, that not a camera was to be seen. Lots of great food, good wine, and wonderful friends... all of my favorite things. Here's the menu of small plates:

Oysters on the half shell (thanks to Laura and Josh)
White bean dip with pita bread and cucumbers
Olive tapenade with crostini
Cheddar coins
Italian stuffed mushrooms
Shrimp cakes with cilantro, lime and chili sauce
Crab tostadas
Prosciutto and asparagus rolls
Seared tuna with pickled ginger and wasabi
Feta, sun-dried tomato, and olive phyllo triangles
Pomegranate/red pepper marinated lamb skewers
Bacon wrapped stuffed dates
Sicilian meatballs (thanks to Laura)

Chocolate eclairs
Blood orange chiffon cake
Peanut butter chocolate cupcakes (thanks Laura)

Yum!