Its a rare, rare occasion where you’ll see me create a dessert table.  And it’s not because I don’t love desserts, I do…I could live off buttercream icing.  It’s simply because in the business I’m in I see dessert tables all of the time.  However, Easter is an occasion where it’s all about sugary confections (well sugar and Jesus of course) so bring on the Easter desserts.  

This year I called on a few of my favorites to help fill the table.  Eileen Carter Creations created three different, and equally glorious cakes…a speckled egg buttercream with a chocolate and Baileys center, a naked carrot cake, and a classic white sprinkle cake.  I whisked up a batch of pistachio pudding (recipe coming soon).  And to adorn my cherry blossoms Easter egg cookies from Whipped Bakeshop because there should always be an edible egg tree.  Together, it was simply perfect…and delicious.  

So tell me Loves, what desserts will be gracing your table this weekend?  truly, MKR

Concept & Styling, Waiting On Martha  ||  Photography, Rustic White ||  Cakes, Eileen Carter Creations  ||  Egg Cookies, Whipped Bakeshop  ||  Egg Plates & Platter,Williams-Sonoma  ||  Cake Stands, Waiting On Martha  ||  Egg Cups & Speckled Eggs, World Market

When hosting any sort of gathering where food is involved (and lets be honest what kind of gathering doesn’t involve food), my number one go-to is a great cheese plate.  A great cheese plate, or board, is truly an essential and one of the easiest items to prepare for your guests.  In fact I feel I’ve got my cheese pairings down to a science.  A variety of cheeses with different tastes and textures + something sweet and something fresh + a warm baguette to put it on.  Oh and a few snacks (nuts, olives, etc.) to nosh on doesn’t hurt.  Below you’ll find a few more specifics to help, but don’t feel overwhelmed.  If you’re a cheese plate novice simply visit your local cheese shop and talk to the cheese monger.  He or she will gladly help you on your journey.  truly, MKR

Photos Rustic White