Putting on a great event is an art, and having a theme for the occasion will help when it comes to selecting entertainment and of course the food. For a Moroccan or Middle Eastern inspired birthday, I opted for a wine and dessert menu, and a sexy upbeat belly dancer to get the party started. Katia Belly Dance wasn’t just tantalizing eye candy for the party, she’s absolutely professional, high energy and wildly entertaining,
Easy dessert choice, Baklava. A Middle Eastern favorite, layers of thin crispy Phyllo dough are topped with chopped walnuts, hints of cinnamon and then drenched in honey. There’s more to this scrumptious dessert, and every bite is divine. Not for the culinary-challenged, many Turkish, Greek, Persian and Israeli restaurants and groceries carry these homemade treats. Diamond Bakery in Fremont delivers across the Bay Area (or it’s worth visiting the bakery if you need a special order).
A great accompaniment to the sweet Baklava, fruit salad. Best if cut fresh just shortly before serving, fruit salads are perfect au naturale, or try adding TripleSec sweetened with simple syrup and hints of mint. You can also use the mint to make Moroccan tea, and is another bonus for dessert.
Birthday’s wouldn’t be complete without cake, and the right pastry chef should be able to customize your cake to the occasion. Try My Cake Genie for her wonderful creations.
Here’s to more parties!
