Welcome Baby Shower

Anticipating the arrival of a new family member is such an exciting time. A shower of love and good wishes from family and friends is the culmination of the long wait (at least until the baby arrives!) Celebrate these happy times with some whimsical baking and a delicious grown-up buffet.

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The Menu
Party Guide
Plan Ahead

Appetizers

Gingered Shrimp

Tomato-Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Three-Onion Spread

Dessert

Baby Rattle Cupcakes

Ask the guests to bring a donation of baby formula for the local food shelf and a favorite children's board book for the guest of honor.
Buy a beautifully bound journal. Ask everyone to jot down favorite childhood memory or wish for the new baby.
Have a little sing-a-long - take requests for favorite lullabies or camp songs to prime the parents-to-be!

The Day Before

Make the Gingered Shrimp. Cover and refrigerate to marinate until party time.
Bake and decorate Baby Rattle Cupcakes.

The Morning Of

Make the Three-Onion Spread. Cover and refrigerate.
Set the buffet/serving table with flatware, napkins, plates, a basket of crackers for the onion spread, beverage glasses, etc.

Just Before Party