I was invited to shoot Hillary’s VERY UNIQUE bridal shower at the Milestone Culinary Arts Center. I’ve passed by there so many times – being an avid Chuy’s patron and all – but I had never noticed it. Imagine my surprise when I walked into culinary heaven! The theme of the shower was all about cooking, of course, and it included an Iron Chef competition as part of the fun! And, boy, was it fun!

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Each team received the following secret ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, cranberries, white chocolate and blood oranges.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

They could also use additional ingredients to create their dessert.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

The blue team scheming.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary’s grandmother was the go-to person for suggestions & preparation help.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

I have never seen a blood orange being sliced. Blood orange, indeed.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Cranberries cooking.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary & her mom, proud of their graham cracker crust.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary adds some finishing touches to the tart.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

The blue team’s Scheurich Tart. Yummy.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

The white team’s Red Hot Tower of Love dessert. Yummy, part 2.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Blue team at the judges table.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

White team at the judges table. That’s Jenna holding the  dessert- she’s the reason I was there. What a sweet thing to do for your friend!

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

The judges sample the yummies.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary opened her presents. I thought it was so cute the way her feet touched the ground.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Guests looking at her flatware gift.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

Crate & Barrel loves bubble wrap.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower

And this lovely guest loves her gift for being on the winning dessert team. The white team won by a tiny margin.

Hillary's Dallas Bridal Shower