Kahlua & Walnut Baked Brie

One of the simplest but tastiest cocktail party recipes I’ve ever made is from my good friend, Barbie Dellecker. Barbie and I have been friends for almost 30 years- our husbands’ being law partners. For a few years, we managed the firm’s annual holiday party. We organzied the guest list, permits for horse drawn carriages, tent, music, caterers and even the flowers.

Babie turned her love of flowers into a true vocation. She is one of the owners and designers of the incredible floral design company in Orlando, Florida: Velvet & Twine. I’m sharing a few of the spectacular designs I’ve been lucky enough to have over the years.

A glorious floral centerpiece bursting with roses, scabiosa and peonies adorns our dinner party table created by V & T.

Barbie has always been one of those people who truly entertains effortlessly. Her home is warm and comfortable, a place for family to gather, filled with beautiful antiques, art and of course, flowers. Never trendy, but oh so stylish and classic. Just like Barbie.

This is a brie Barbie used to make back in the day, when we were all young moms. It’s simple ingreidents make for a rich and creamy almost dessert like baked brie. Serve with tart green apple wedges and Swedish thin ginger snaps.

Enjoy!

And if you have an event in Orlando- call Velvet & Twine.