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My Birthday Fiesta!

Happy Birthday to me! Or should I say, Feliz Cumpleaños? Although my birthday was yesterday, May 1st, friends and I got together today to celebrate with a birthday fiesta. I tied in the popular Cinco de Mayo vibe with my birthday menu and it was muy delicioso!...

Normally my usual birthday celebration involves a luau, just as I've done in previous years. However since my friend hosted her bridal shower yesterday with a luau theme, it was only appropriate to switch it up and celebrate with a fiesta vibe and menu. Here's the menu I prepared, so stay tuned for the recipes all this week!


Spicy Lime & Honey Chicken Wings


Southwestern Eggrolls


Queso Fundido with  Chips


Roasted Pork Barbacoa


Chile Rubbed Flank Steak


Chipotle Cinnamon Rubbed Chicken
(sadly, unpictured)


Dorito Taco Salad








Tres Leches Cake

It was a fabulous day with friends and family... and in some ways, a reunion of long time friends who've I've known as a child. Having a chance to catch up to reminisce about our childhood years together and share the journeys we've taken since all came to a full circle, which was especially fitting for my birthday. Here's to many more years to live, love and eat with friends and family!
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11 comments

  1. ☺lani☺May 3, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Happy, happy birthday!

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  2. MemóriaMay 3, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    O-M-G!! I want almost every single thing there!! I'm looking forward to the recipes!

    ¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!

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  3. TylerMay 3, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Happy birthday! I can't wait for the recipes. Everything looks delicious!

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  4. vertigoxcuredMay 3, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Happy birthday! the best thing about this post...the pampered chef bamboo tongs! LOVE THEM! i couldnt live with out them!

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  5. CassieMay 3, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Happy birthday! Looks like a great feast =)

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  6. Future Grown-UpMay 3, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday!

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  7. ashleyMay 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Birthday Joelen!

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  8. AnnaMay 6, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    WOW! Happy Birthday Girl! Did you make all the food for all the guest? How do you do that and still have time to mingle at your party?

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  9. What's Cookin ChicagoMay 6, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    @Anna - Thanks! Yes, I made all the food for the party with the exception of the Tres Leches Cake (which was store bought.) I made everything the day before and/or day of the party all before my guests arrived so once they came, all I did was hang out and mingle. :)

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  10. TiagoMay 7, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    I love the cake especially, looks absolutely tasty. Happy birthday Joelen :-).

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  11. caninecologneMay 10, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Happy belated Birthday Joelen!

    The spread looks fabulous! Everything looks so delicious!

    You have the most beautiful serving ware as well.

    I also see that you have the bamboo tong servers from Pampered Chef! :)

    Sounds like you had a great time! Happy Birthday!

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