There has been lots of behind the scenes planning and finally the day is here. A BIG surprise shower for Maria and Josh from Two Peas and Their Pod! Today is your virtual shower for baby pea!! A group of your blogger pals have gotten together to shower you with virtual love and to celebrate your sweet little baby.
Whenever I am at parties you can find me in the corner stuffing my face with all sorts of savories. This protein junkie always craves cheese and eggs so what better than to cook up a frittata for your shower.
Maria and Josh I hope you enjoy your party! All my love and the best to you and your sweet family during this special time in your lives.
Maria, I hope you like that graphic I designed for you. I know how much you love the color green. There is lots of green in this post. It kinda matches your blog.
Baby peas, eggs and your favorite cheese will make the perfect frittata. Take your pick on what kind of cheese you want to use….
Feta ~ Gruyére ~ Mozzarella ~ Parmesan ~ Brie. Anything goes. Really.
While in Telluride this summer I became addicted to sunflower sprouts. They are a delicate little leafy green with a slight hint of sunflower flavor. Speaking of sunflower ~ my Sunflower Seed Cookie Sandwiches would be nice at this baby shower too. They can be served to all the gluten free and vegan guests.
This frittata is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or mini meals. Pack it in a lunch box. Or serve it at a bridal or in this case baby shower!
Did I mention that a BIG dash of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce makes it even better? If you like hot sauce that is. Also a side of roasted sweet potatoes or baked sweet potato fries is a great thing.
Congrats Maria and Josh. I am so happy to know you both so well. I can’t wait to meet baby boy pea and to celebrate with your family for reals. Also I look forward to skiing with you in Utah. Someday.
Listed below are the links to the awesome bloggers who shared their finest treats, crafts, bites, sips ooohhs and ahhhs. I want some of each.
Also a shout to my awesome party planning pal Lisa from With Style and Grace. Party with us all and lets celebrate *life*
What is your favorite frittata recipe? Have you ever hosted a baby shower? If so what sort of theme and menu did you have?
If you would like to follow this event on Twitter, the hashtag is #twopeasbabyshower.
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Shower Party Links
Drinks
- Food for My Family – Lemongrass Soda
- Georgia Pellegrini Watermelon Aqua Fresca
- Heather’s Dish – Mixed Fruit Punch
- Ingredients, Inc. – Healthy Fruit Punch
- Simple Bites – Lemon Balm infused Lemonade
- She Wears Many Hats – Mini Pistachio Smoothies
Appetizers/Savory Bites
- Aggie’s Kitchen – Pasta Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
- Barbara Bakes – Creamy Orange Fruit Dip and Fruit
- MarlaMeridith.com – Baby Peas & Cheese Frittata
- Reluctant Entertainer – Nutella Berry Bruschetta
- With Style and Grace – Truffle Popcorn
Dessert
- Add a Pinch – Blackberry Tartlets
- Bake at 350 – Petit Fours with fondant pea pods
- Brown Eyed Baker – Pavlova
- Cookin’ Canuck – Nutella & Cream Cheese Swirled Blondies
- Dine and Dish – Oven Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Dorie Greenspan – French Lemon Cream Tarts
- i am baker – Baby Pea Baby Shower Cake
- Kevin and Amanda – Baby Blue Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Cups
- Mountain Mama Cooks – Lavender Shortbread Cookies
- Picky Palate – Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich
- Sweetapolita – Little Pea Sugar Cooke Pops
- Sweetopia – Elephant Baby Shower Cookies
- RecipeBoy – Mud Cups with Gummy Worms
- RecipeGirl – Baby Button Cookies
- The Vintage Mixer Mint Chocolate Dessert Shots
- TidyMom – Blue and Chocolate Cake Balls
- What’s Gaby Cooking – Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Crafts
- Our Best Bites – How To: Make a Diaper Cake Centerpiece
- Wenderly – Handmade Sweet Pea Cards
Frittata Recipe Links
- Asparagus Cherry Tomato and Feta Frittata Flavour Fiesta
- Cheesy Apple bacon Frittata MarlaMeridith.com
- Mini Asparagus Frittatas Muffin Tin Mania
- Roasted Potato and Spinach Frittata Good Life Eats
- Spinach and Lemon Spaghetti Frittata In Sock Monkey Slippers
- Zucchini Frittata with Chives Healthy Seasonal Recipes
*This post has been included in TidyMom’s I’m Lovin it Fridays
This is such a wonderful idea and I’m in awe of the amount of planning that has gone into it.
This frittata looks gorgeous and just the thing for a virtual party.
All the best to Maria and Josh 🙂
Marla, it all looks so wonderful! I just saw the master list on Amanda’s blog…and about 15 other blogs that I normally comment on have all made such wonderful things. Maria is a lucky lady 🙂
I would have loved to participate and show her some love, too..but it looks like she’s well-loved with all this amazing food going around!!
your photos, and food, as always…amazing!
Hey Averie, Maria is a lucky gal & so well celebrated by our whole community. Have you gals ever met? She and Josh are a hoot to be around. Thanks for the sweet compliments. By the way, your blog updates look awesome!
Yummy, that frittata looks mighty scrumptious! I love that addition of peas. Tabasco is so addictive! I put it on everything.
Cheers,
Rosa
The photos came out especially gorgeous. I’m a fan of fritattas and this one is tempting me.
Aww, yay! Happy Baby Shower Maria! 🙂 What a perfect recipe for a celebration, Marla. Don’t you just love those sunflower microgreens?!? I tried them for the first time this summer and I’m addicted. http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2011/07/homemade-lemon-dressing-microgreens-salad
Oh my, Marla! This frittata looks absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for hosting this beautiful baby shower for Maria and Josh, they are amazing people! I am so honored to be able to participate for them.
What a sweet idea!
And the recipe looks great too. 😉
Oh my Marla! This looks so completely delicious! I’d devour your page if I could. Thank you for organizing this lovely virtual shower. xo
It was so nice that you put together this shower! Th frittata looks wonderful, I never would have thought to put peas in it before!
OMG, this looks fantastic. What a great recipe to share for this special shower today. Thank you for being such a gracious hostess (with Lisa) and for inviting us all to participate. I hope that Maria and Josh are blessed! Now on to check out the other fantastic recipes and creative ideas. xo
marla, the shots of the peas is one of my favorite things EVER 🙂 you are such a sweet friend…thank you so much for organizing this all!
Love the sweet little peas you put in your frittata. Perfect! Great pics. Thanks for helping to organize the shower and the cute graphic.
I love that photo of the peas. These are great! Congrats to Maria and Josh!!
What a delicious frittata! Love your pictures, as always, and love the addition of Tabasco!
Kristin, hot sauce makes everything better 🙂 Gotta dash over now to see your post!
You’re so wonderful! Such a great friend for planning this and the recipe looks so tasty. I love fresh peas more than anything. Thanks for including me in the fun!
Adorable. It not only looks beautiful but I’m sure it’s tastes amazing! Thanks for organizing.
Oh my goodness does that frittata look splendid! Absolutely stunning photos Marla! Those sweet pea pods are just so precious! Thank you so much for organizing this awesome virtual shower!
It’s perfect Marla!! Your fabulous frittata and the entire baby shower went over just perfect. Can’t wait to see you soon!! xoxo
OH! this looks absolutely delish!! Love it. Have to try those sunflower sprouts.
That graphic is adorable!! and yes…hot sauce makes everything better 🙂
Congrats Maria & Josh!!
Marla I am in shock! You really pulled this one off. THANK YOU! I seriously have the best blogging friends. I am really enjoying all of the posts. I just wish I could give you all big hugs in person and taste your fabulous food. Please come visit us when the little pea comes! Thanks again! I really have no words. I am so lucky to be part of this blogging community! xoxo
I am so glad you and LIsa set up this shower! It’s such a great idea and I love Maria and Josh! Your recipe looks awesome!
What a beautiful post, Marla and your photos are stunning (new background?). Thanks so much to you and Lisa for arranging the whole shower. We all had such fun preparing for it!
Marla, this looks absolutely incredible! Your photos are stunning as well–I particularly love the first frittata photo. Thanks so much for all of your efforts in coordinating this fabulous virtual baby shower, and I adore your graphic pea design! xo
OH MY Marla! that look incredible!!!
Thanks so much for all you and Lisa did to put this “party” together! The only thing better would have been to do it in person!!
Happy Baby Shower! What a marvelous post for the sweet pea. And AMAZING photographs:) totally in love with it!
Yum!! This looks incredible and completely gorgeous. Thank you so much for putting this all together, what a fabulous shower! 🙂
Look delicious, beautiful photos, and the sweetest idea ever! What a nice surprise for Maria and Josh to wake up to!
What an awesome event you created… and an awesome recipe! It sounds absolutely delicious. Who doesn’t love cheese!
What a fun idea and event – I’m sure Maria and Josh are touched by this. Everything on this menu sounds perfect for a baby shower!
I love this virtual baby shower! That frittata looks great!! I might have to make it one weekend to use for lunch for the week!
Oh gosh that looks good. 🙂
YUM!! I could use some of this tomorrow morning!
lovely! and I am so bookmarking this page for baby-shower ideas 🙂
What a fun idea! So sweet of you all to surprise them 🙂 This is so my kind of meal… Frittatas are one of my favorites! What a fun graphic you designed too!
Thanks Heather, it was fun to start up Illustrator again to make that graphic. It’s been a while 🙂
Incredible!! Beautiful!! SO much fun!! 🙂
Beautiful pictures too!!
So delicious looking! I’ve enjoyed seeing everyone’s shower offerings… so sweet! xo
What a great recipe! My daughter will love this!
It’s very thoughtful of you to have organized this Marla, everyone’s contributions are really wonderful.
Yummm!!! I want a bite of this right now, looks so delicious! damn girl, your photos are rockin’ – awesome table! Thank you for being the best EVER co-host, I had a blast organizing this with you!! You’re right, time to think of our next project/party… xoxo
Lisa, what in the world is next girl?? Gotta have some plans in motion you know?! Fun journey indeed!
Awww, what a nice surprise for the expectant couple! Wish it wasn’t “virtual” so I could try this frittata:)
I know Sue, I wish this shower was for reals so I could enjoy all the goodies and see all of you in person 🙂
Yum this looks good! I’m going to have go look for sunflower seed sprouts.
Rebecca, you must! I am addicted to those sunflower seed sprouts. Hope I can find them easily (& reasonably priced) in the OC. They were all over Telluride 🙂
Love the graphic! adorable!
I need to make this frittata soon! Very soon.
I love baby peas – this frittata looks great!
Marla, you’re just SO incredibly gifted. That is a lovely design, and popping in a subtle way, if that makes sense. I love it!
It makes so much sense Sophia. Thanks so much for the sweet compliment. It was fun to work on that graphic. Love that pea green 🙂
So sweet of you to organize this shower.
I just love frittata! this one looks so fresh and delicious!
I’m having such a great time (distracting myself from REAL work tonight) reading all of these baby shower posts. I can only imagine how excited Maria and Josh must have been to find out! The frittata looks delicious – can you believe I’ve never made one before? Must change this…
What a sweet gift for the little pea to be! Also, what beautiful photos. I LOOOOOOOOVE your new boards. You did such a great job. I think you might have another side-business possibility in your future.
Hey Brooke, gosh girl I am gonna miss those “boards” That is actually a little table from the place we stay in at Telluride. So it will be a “seasonal” piece. You will know when I am out there when you see that table top in my photos 😉 xo
I feel like frittatas are the new quiche when it comes to things like baby showers…way healthier and way more delicious! You did SUCH a great job planning this! I love Maria and Josh, so it’s made me so happy to see so many people celebrating their new pea!
Gorgeous photos of a delicious frittata! And what a fun virtual party 🙂 Congrats to Maria and Josh on the upcoming birth of their sweet boy!!!
I could eat eggs and fresh peas every single day, and I love a morning shower that includes some kind of egg dish. This is the dish I would be hovering over – it’s beautiful! What a lovely job you did organizing this virtual shower for Maria.
Such a cute idea! I love this virtual shower 🙂 And your frittata!
This is such a nice post! You and your friends are seriously the nicest. Love this!!
Looks wonderful, my dear, and you are such a sweet friend for putting this together w/ Lisa. I MUST find sunflower sprouts!!
aaaww that is so cute 🙂 I am sure it made them very very happy and this looks just so yum.
So elegantly displayed..and love the glass of peas touch 🙂
I’m a little late to the ‘party’ but wanted to say that I love this recipe and I love the idea of a virtual baby shower! Yum yum.
Thanks Erin….never to late to the party my friend. So glad you could join us 🙂
Just found your blog and I love it! We have the healthy mom thing in common. I can’t wait to get post updates. Thanks for sharing so many great recipes!
Bree
I made this for lunch today and it was delish! Myself, Hubby and three little munchkins demolished this beautiful frittata with a lovely side salad and wholegrain roll in no time at all. The best part – I did not hear ‘I’m Hungry’ for a very long time. Was well received and kept everybody satisfied for hours. Thank you x
Emily, that is such wonderful news!! Thanks so much for sharing with me. I LOVE to hear when people have great success with my recipes ~ even better when the kids love it too. Happy to also hear there were no “I’m hungry’s” for quite some time after. We know how that goes 😉 Have a great Sunday! ~m