Mon 27 Jul 2009
{ Birthday Celebrations }
Posted by Julia Tuomainen under Baking
[17] Comments
I am usually the resident baker of the family – and that customarily extends to baking my own birthday cake, too. But this year, I was in for a treat.
A homemade birthday cake, baked by my mother.
Knowing I love anything chocolate, it was no surprise she prepared a chocolate-on-chocolate indulgence. And to exhibit (read: show off!) the neatness of her ‘penmanship’, she also meticulously added a few words on top to commemorate the celebration.
I had a wonderful family BBQ for my birthday. Perfect weather. Lovely food. And great company. Even if I did not manage breakfast in bed (despite my not-so-subtle hints), A. cooked up a storm producing many of my favourite foods…haloumi and strawberry with mint and basil…chorizo and squid…spiced swordfish with fennel.
A birthday is not a birthday without a cake – and decorations! Here are a few pictures from the day. Thank you Mum for the lovely cake. And thank you A. for all the beautiful food! xxx
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happy birthday to you. I am glad you had a good time
Oh how lovely, Julia!
Happy Birthday. x x
Happy belated Birthday, Julia! It’s nice to have someone bake for you after doing all the baking routinely, isn’t it? She made a lovely cake, and I’m so glad you enjoyed your special day
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JULIA! Such a beautiful cake to celebrate your special day, especially it made by your mum. Great to know that you had wonderful family to celebrate with. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday! Lucky you, I have to bake my own if I want to eat cake on my B’day…
Cheers,
Rosa
There is little better in the world than a birthday cake with your name on it, homemade by somebody who loves you.
Happy birthday!
What a *sweet* gesture from your mom! Sounds like you had a great day.
Happy birthday Julia!! and what a wonderful treat. Chocolate cake is always great way to celebrate a birthday and it looks like you got a pretty lovingly baked cake
Happy belated birthday Julia…how beautiful that your Mum made a cake for you. I know what you mean about baking your own cake…but my lad lives for his ‘Mum’s” cakes, & will not let anyone else bake!! That’s a gorgeous cake. I ? the collage!
Aww, happy birthday Julia! It’s such a fuzzy feeling to know you are still your mum’s little girl!
Joyeux anniversaire. What a beautiful celebration. Hope you had a lovely day, full of people you love and your mom’s cake looks delicious. It was made with a lot of love. Nice photos!
Looks like you had an absolutely Wonder birthday Julia! And I love those lanterns-so chic!
Sounds like a perfect day! I’m a haloumi and swordfish fan too (though probably not together…on second thoughts why not?).
happy birthday! sounds like you had a lovely time, and nothing’s etter than a cake baked by mum!
Happy belated day! I adore those decorations – so much fun.
Thank you everyone for the lovely birthday wishes. Makes turning a year older just that easier to cope with!