#grad school is crazy i simply cannot imagine LOL but they r all doing wonderfully

[angelmush]

hosting my gf’s school friends for a spring cafe study party. she had such a fun idea to serve them fun themed beverages while they get grad school work done. she had the genius idea to decorate the apartment like a coffee shop and doodle a menu and everyone can bring their favorite mugs!! my gf is in charge of drinks and i’ve been delegated the bakery :))

here’s a rough outline of what ill be making:

- i’m baking croissants from scratch for the first time!!! it’s already been daunting but we have trader joe’s dough on standby in case they suck LOL but i’m trying to be confident and trust myself and learn as much as i can

- i’m making a spiced carrot loaf cake w goat cheese frosting that i’ve made before. it’s my FAVE!! effort to tastiness ratio is great and it’s so spring-y and on theme

- i have made brown butter miso dark chocolate chip cookies w pretzels and toffee for this group of people for prior events and received the most compliments ive ever gotten for my food in my LIFE so i had to make them some more to take home since they were such a hit

- a lemon poppyseed brioche bun thing, kind of like a giant cast iron cinnamon roll but w spring flavors instead (i’m most excited for this one ive been wanting to make it foreverrrrrr)

- also serving some cut fruits for the spring vibe :)

then for drinks, i’m not a coffee drinker at all so my gf is obvs the barista:

- we have matcha, chai concentrate, lemonade, and coffee

- our various special springy flavors include vanilla orange w optional candied orange wheels and fresh zest, lavender, rose, strawberry rose w optional fresh strawberries, and regular vanilla

- also pineapple and passion fruit spindrift because Yum