Coconut Cake

This is Mel's birthday cake.  I made it in a train-shaped pan because he loves trains, but I didn't feel like being fancy and decorating it to look like a train - probably next time.  I made this with lemon instead of yellow cake because Mel loves lemon & coconut together.  It turned out pretty yummy - an 8 1/2 to 9.

Asian Coleslaw With Sesame Vinaigrette

 

I made this for Mel's birthday picnic today.  It was at least an 8 until  added more of the vinaigrette, then it became to oily.  I should have followed the amount to be used.  I used lettuce instead if cabbage because Mel hates cabbage.  I added poppy seeds.  It would have been good with double the oranges and almonds.  I would love to make it again, but with the proper amount  of vinaigrette!

Carrot Cake Cupcake Cream Cheese Frosting

 

I made these for Mel's birthday!  They are a 10!!!  Don't you love the cute cupcake holders - yum bots & silly feet!  You make the cupcakes in them and they can be baked in the oven in the holder!

 

To see more about my husband's birthday, you can visit my other blog: http://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/

The Little Red Cat Birthday Menu

This is the menu I am planning for Mel's birthday picnic today!! Happy birthday to my amazing, compassionate, intelligent, wonderful, witty, spiritual, sexy husband!!!