I have a menu planned. I am going to make little cucumber sandwiches and ham and chicken salad. I am going to go mini on everything! I have a Paula Deen cook book and I also have a book on how to plan a tea party. Any idea's anyone would like to toss my way would be greatly appreciated!
I have a friend who left a high stress corporate job several years ago to go back to school and become a chef! I think I better call her up because that girl can whip up a three layer cake like no one else! I am sure she can give me some insight!
Scones! I know a gentleman named Don who can whip up the most delicious, light and tasty scones! He bakes them daily fresh out of his oven and sells them at a coffee cart he and his wife Marietta run at a local hospital. He has cranberry,blueberry and pecan! I can taste their delicious flavors blending with my steamy hot mug of tasty tea! Ah...
I am on my way! I just have to decide on a budget and then taste test all the fabulous bakery items. That will be the fun part!
Come join me and help me come up with a beautiful bash for my three girls!
You have all the lovely ingredients for a perfect tea.
ReplyDeleteFriends who can bake and cook, lovely china pieces and the desire to make it a real success.
What more would you need!!!
You will make it perfect, I'm sure.
There is a magazine called Tea Time that has wonderful ideas and it's fun to look at all the lovely pictures.
hugs
Sissie
I would serve the sandwiches, a little bit of fruit, maybe some grapes (I have a grape salad recipe that is DIVINE if you want it), some tea cookies and just toss in FUN! Wish I could come:(
ReplyDeleteStrawberries are a must. I assume you will have several flavors of tea? Have fun. I wish I were coming!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have all the right things to make it a success...I can help you by trying on all your recipes...I'm good at that!!!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have all you need for a great tea party. Maybe you could have little gifts to give away. Maybe teabags tied with a ribbon in tissue paper?
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Gwen
From what you shared today, your tea party will turn out just fine. You have some lovely things. I appreciate your visit and comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea party you are planning. Sounds to me like you have it well in hand and I like Gwens suggestion of a T-gift for the guests! Have a great time sampling the goodies!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anything else you could add except some fresh spring flowers for your centerpiece and perhaps some tea samples to send each guest home with as a nice reminder to extend this time when they feel the need.
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs ~ Kat
It sounds like you have all the makings of an utterly fabulous tea party! I surely would love to attend. :-)
ReplyDeleteBe sure to post pics!
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Anne
I love me a tea party...:) How about a Madhatter theme...with a few broken dishes in an arrangement for whimsy...remember the march hare who thros the teacups and plates...lol funny!
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I appreciate all the wonderful comments! Barb knows I want that grape recipe! Anyone who wants to share a recipe, just e mail me! I am always so generous with recipes! I wish everyone come join us! I am thinking of adding my sister, her girls and their daughters too! I am going to check out the Tea Time magazine. Grapes and strawberries on on the list! Giveaway gifts would be great! I like the fresh flowers (Princess House had so many pretty vases through the years, I have dozens!) LOL! I like the Mad Hatter idea too! I saw it once in a tea book and all the guests wore silly hats!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I don't know what else you could possibly need. Perhaps a little tussy-mussy of fresh flowers for each guest? Some lovely music playing in the background? A choice of teabags?
ReplyDeleteBorrow some lovely cups from a friend so everyone can have a choice? This is going to be lovely. Can't wait to see your pictures!