One of my best friends recently had a birthday. My friend is a bubbly, happy, honest, loving, wonderful woman who not only happens to be a real live super mom but also one of the best people I know. I can without a doubt say that I am a better person because she is my friend. I am so thankful to have her in my life. In celebration of her birthday we threw an Eat, Pray, Love style Italian dinner party. It was so much fun spending an evening with some of my favorite ladies and enjoying great food and wine. I can’t say that I had a plan with this cake I just wanted something pretty and fun. It was a torted lemon cake with layers of raspberry filling, lemon curd and cream cheese frosting ~ the birthday girls favorite. I hope the evening was as much fun for her as it was for me.
Can you tell I have become obsessed with rounded edges on my pictures. They remind of the old pictures we used to have growing up. 
You’re right it is a beautiful cake and it sounds wonderful. Happy Birthday to your friend.
Is it weird to comment on a post about yourself? This brought tears to my eyes. You are so sweet!!! It is a true blessing to be your friend! And of course as usual the cake was super yummy!!! I can’t stop thinking about the fried ravioli from that night too. YUM!!!