This week was my birthday week so I did just a little to celebrate starting with a “surprise” party at my store and then a few days in Atlantic City. My party was not an actual surprise because one of my friends spilled the beans days before. Even with knowing about the party, it was still a nice treat to spend time with my friends. Stay tuned for a post for more of my Atlantic City trip and my tips for a great beach picnic.
Another birthday treat: My fave maple bacon buttermilk cupcake from Cookie Confidential
Cupcake Vineyard Prosecco
Love this garlic dipper i received for my b day from SOTA. The bowl has a grater on the bottom so all you have to do is grate the garlic, and add your oil and spices. It’s such a great idea!
A fig and goat cheese crostini and fresh fig jam I made with some figs I was given from a friends fig tree
Yummy Fatburger @Borgata AC
Mexican Star @Dos Cominos Harrah’s AC. Espolon silver, strawberry, lime, and sparkling wine. This drink was delicious!
Made to order guacamole with trip of salsas
Crunchy veggies for the guacamole
Mar Y Tierra tacos: grilled marinated skirt steak, tecate battered rock shrimp, sriracha aioli, and bacon guacamole.
Candice Birdsong 
The garlic dipper looks awesome!
it’s amazing!