The Hubs Manly-Bourbon Birthday Bash!

 Happy 40th Birthday to the Hubs!!!!

Our Blackboard Crab on the back porch!

 The Hubs turned 40 on Friday, but we decided to celebrate with family on Saturday.

I've never been a fan of all that "Over the Hill" kind of stuff, so I opted for a Manly-Bourbon Theme. The Hubs loves bourbon and mustaches are everywhere...it just seemed to be the perfect idea!

I've included lots of pictures and one recipe...Chorizo Deviled Eggs!

Enjoy!

The Menu: 

- Chilled Shrimp Bisque

- Mini Caprese Bites

-Peach & Brie Phyllo Tarts

Veggies in Cumcumber Dill Dip

- Chorizo Deviled Eggs

- Pinwheel Sandwiches (from Publix)

- Gourmet Cheese Tile

- Publix Cupcakes

Drinks:

- Frosty Sours (Bourbon based cocktail)

- Red & White Wine

I found this DIY Banner at Target. It is blackboard paper.
I can just use a bit of water to wipe off the letters and use it again!

I found little signs like this on Pintrest. This one includes
some facts from 1974!
Can you believe that a gallon of gas was only $ .53!!!

I made this sign with several of the Hubs' favorite
things. I used some jute string and hung them over
doors. As guests walked through the house
 they stopped to read the signs!

In keeping with the theme, I found The Gentleman's Guide
to Cocktails by Alfred Tong...

...I had guests sign this book as a keepsake!
I used mustache place cards to leave instructions!

I found mustache straws and these "window decal type"
mustache glass markers at Hobby Lobby.
The note on the place cards
say: Pick a Stache...
...and mark your glass!

Look at how cute they look on the glass. Plus, when
you are done, they easily peal right off!
The color of the Frosty Sours really make them
stand out!

Would you like some Red?
The Hubs loves red wine. Here are 2 of his favorites!

Our gurgle pot with water.

Mason would be so proud! I used this little notebook
to keep all of my lists together.
I even have a time table about when things need to go
in the oven.

Prepping is the best!
I cut and assembled these little crudites earlier in the day.
When it was time for the party, all I had to do was
pull them out of the fridge!

The little hanging fans have mustaches as well.

Mom's cool idea- I used a giant flooring tile to serve
cheeses. I picked a pretty tile, added the little felt
pads to the bottom and- Viola! Cheese Tray!

I found these napkins on amazon. I used this color scheme
throughout the party.

Publix cupcakes! White cake with butter cream frosting. I asked for the smooth swirl on the frosting.

So now...How to make Chorizo Deviled Eggs...

I googled it and found this recipe from Chef Brian. It was a huge hit!

You will need: a dozen eggs, 4 oz of ground chorizo, 6 Tbsp of Mayo, 2 tsp of Dijon mustard, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. 

Basically, you hard boil eggs...

Mix the yolk, mayo and Dijon in a bowl...

Brown the Chorizo until crispy...

Add Chorizo, cayenne, salt and pepper to the yolk
mixture...

Spoon mixture into hard boiled whites!

I change out the ribbon and write new messages on this plate based on the celebration.
Our three black cats (Remy, Pumpkin and Minnie) usually make it into the message!

It was a great party!

It is so important to celebrate each other. 

I enjoyed celebrating the man I love so much.

Happy Birthday Hubs!

La Bonne Vie Y'all!