Down a gravel route outside Decorah , Iowa , a natal day celebration like none we ’ve ever attended was born . Our farming friend Liz Rog , co - possessor of solar - powered and historical Fern Hollow Cabin , where we had been stay during recent travels , invite us to come with her .
The host / birthday lady friend made a collection of unique and tempting bar from scratch in her farmstead kitchen . As you’re able to see below , the bar come in all sizing , shape , character , savour , fillings and frosting to aid make , renew and celebrate residential area . Friends and family were ask to share a mantrap for the potluck dinner party — much of it seeming to arrive straightaway from the garden — before the “ Parade of Cakes ” start . It was a adorable event , and perhaps one that might pep up a new tasty tradition on your farm .
A welcoming bar flag hang above a grassy pathway result to the natal day festivity gathering dapple as the sun drops into the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree line . Luminaries led the way back to our cars after evenfall .
We arrived as the “ Parade of Cakes ” began , with community extremity channel more than 30 different homemade cakes to a 24 - foot - long table .
Such diverseness ! There was a bar topped with fresh peaches …
… of course , a carrot cake …
… a refreshing lime cake …
… blueberry bush cheesecake …
… and a raspberry cheesecake .
Some cakes were light and downy , while others tempted guest with a multifariousness of yield topping .
Evenedible flowerswere used to ornament the icing atop one patty .
Do n’t blank out the Oreo Cream Cake — and plenty of other chocolate - laden sweet .
Each and every bar had a corresponding sign , which identified the case of cake and its ingredients . Not to be overlooked , the host and natal day young lady even prepared several gluten - barren cakes .
Next , residential area member help place the mesa of cakes .
With the “ Parade of Cakes ” completed and each sweet arranged on the table , a bunch with sharpen tongue started to slice piece perfectly sized for sampling .
No birthday solemnisation is complete without a joyous “ Happy Birthday ” song ringing out , pass by Liz Rog , widely prize for her beautiful ability to bear a melody . We owe Liz gross ton of thanks for inviting us along to what has become one of the most memorable birthday jubilation we ’ve ever attended .
Lisa and our son , Liam , line up up to try more than 30 different cakes offered .
dealings was relaxed and good-time . One after another , more than 70 citizenry in attending snuff it through the line .
As darkness fell , candles crystallize the table .
presently , bar pans and trays went empty , but not before everyone had plenty to eat .
How about a big balefire to finish off the dark ?
belly full , we visited with others in this vibrant residential area who come in together every year to celebrate a especial someone ’s birthday … and perhaps equally important , the place everyone call home amongst the camaraderie of neighbors , family and friends .
Do these picture leave you wanting a cake of your own ? Select a cake recipe suited for the time of year :
savour the good life ,
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