https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 01:15:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407915 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:14:04 +0000 autumn865 2407915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My original party plan was going to be brunch but DD has decided to start dropping her second nap more days than not :( so the original 11am is a wonky time. But food I was thinking:<br /> Fruit salad<br /> Quiches (Lorraine, spinach, veggie?)<br /> Stratta<br /> Baked French toast<br /> Bacon<br /> Hash browns<br /> Waffles with fixings<br /> Then Danishes and cupcakes for dessert </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407896 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:42:00 +0000 Boogs 2407896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>French toast casserole<br /> Yogurt parfait station</p> <p>For the hot chocolate bar, I'm sure you can get away with just a couple of toppings...toffee chips, mini chocolate chips, caramel syrup, marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, sea salt, peppermint sticks, Oreo crumbs.</p> <p>I want to come to your party! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407891 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:36:48 +0000 sorrycharlie 2407891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yay so many good ideas!! thank you! </p> <p>my grandmother is making a bacon, egg and cheese casserole. my brother is making these killer homefries he whips up, and his girlfriend offered to make eggs benedict (I think - I don't eat eggs so I wasn't even sure but said thank you!!).</p> <p>My Mom suggested quiche, and I'll get some "picky" things like bagels, fruit, and some different types of donuts to cut up. I'm excited!</p> <p>Nervous about the hot chocolate bar, though. I should start practicing recipes. I've been told crock pot hot chocolate is delicious but I want to be sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407864 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:58:51 +0000 HLK208 2407864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a lot of family over for Christmas brunch and costco's frozen quiche were actually a big hit. They come in a huge pack (I think 70). </p> <p>Fruit salad and breakfast casseroles are always good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407771 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:26:12 +0000 MrsSRS 2407771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with just adding donut holes. Some places do plain glazed and chocolate glazed. No more dessert necessary! Quiche or breakfast casseroles. Hot chocolate and apple cider in crock pots with marshmallows, flavored marshmallows, sprinkles, mini candy canes, whipped cream. Delegate fresh fruit and juice to those family members that offered to help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407736 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:38:36 +0000 endymion4 2407736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we did brunch for DD's last party--I made a couple of french toast casseroles (put everything together the night before and bake before party time), got some quiche and pastries from costco, cut up fruit, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407727 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:22:37 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2407727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quiche, 3-4 to make 24-32 servings<br /> Breakfast breads &amp; muffins (croissants, fruit/veg breads)<br /> Fruit skewers/ sliced fruit/ fruit salad<br /> Spiral ham w/ mustard<br /> Cold pasta or orzo salad</p> <p>Marble cupcakes with buttercream frosting garnished with Oregon minis </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407725 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:20:09 +0000 regberadaisy 2407725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: haha we have a place that does "Texas" Donut cakes too. Because everything is bigger in Texas! ;)</p> <p>What about donut holes? It's a brunchy food and goes with the donut cake idea.</p> <p>I like making mini quiche in muffin form. You can easily bake it the day before and just warm up morning of.</p> <p>Bacon!!!!</p> <p>For the hot chocolate: Mini marshmallows, some "cigar" cookies as a stir stick, whipped cream </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407712 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:04:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2407712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Egg muffins are really easy and you can do different flavors </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407709 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:57:36 +0000 Freckles 2407709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a brunch for DS' birthday and kept it really low key for us parents' sake. I found this menu to be really stress-free, and everything was eaten.</p> <p>- bagels, lox, cream cheese (self-serve, self-toast)<br /> - croissants that we warmed up in the oven with spreads (jams, nutella - self-serve)<br /> - spanish tortilla<br /> - braised pork shoulder (momofuku style) in place of bacon<br /> - fruit platter, berry platter</p> <p>We had about 30 people (about 12 or so kids) and i felt that it was enough food. We did mini cupcakes from a local bakery, which i find is always a hit.</p> <p>I normally would do a lot more (egg strata, baked french toast, cinnamon rolls, etc.) but DH was adamant that i not go crazy. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-party-brunch-and-dessert#post-2407706 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:52:33 +0000 sorrycharlie 2407706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think there will be many kiddos here, but not sure yet! The party is 11-1 pm but instead of lunch, we're doing brunch (right around 11). </p> <p>I need help with some food ideas - some family members have asked what they can help with. I'm unsure on guest count but somewhere around 30-50 people. I know that's a big gap, but sometimes all kids come (one family), sometimes none. Oh well. </p> <p>Anyway dessert, we ordered a large donut cake (literally - a giant donut!), and I'm going to have a hot chocolate bar (ideas on toppings?!). I need some other ideas here - smash cake for LO, cupcakes too? Something different and chocolate-y? </p> <p>theme is winter one-derland / penguins if that helps with any creative ideas at all :D </p>