We have enjoyed the tradition of sitting down to a nice little tea party for at least 14 years or so. Sometimes we do very fancy, and sometimes we do very simple. But the one constant is the time we spend together sitting and sipping.
I have shared a couple of other posts this month about our tea traditions and some of our collection of teapots and cups and other assorted pieces, and also a couple of our traditional sandwich recipes. Here is another recipe that came about quite by accident. A friend and I were putting on a tea party for another friend's birthday and we weren't sure when we finished making the sandwiched if we had enough for everyone. So we put our thinking caps on and began to brainstorm with what we had and came upon a delicious Cashew Cream Cheese Sandwich on Cinnamon Raisin Bread. It was absolutely delicious! We simply mixed some cashews into some cream chees and spread it on some raisin bread and viola! Everyone loved them!
There are a lot of ways to make your tea time special. A simple floral arrangement, special tea cups, special menu, whatever it is, no matter how simple or elaborate, the time you take is what is important. The time and the tradition.
There are also quite a few edible flowers that can be incorporated whether you choose to eat them or not. Two of my favorites are roses and pansies. They help make your presentation beautiful and can be eaten as well.
However you choose to enjoy your tea, I hope you have enjoyed our virtual tea party here.
I am also linking up to these other tea party blogs:
Tea Time Tuesday: http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/
Tuesday Cuppa Tea: http://antiquesandteacups.blogspot.com/
Artful Affirmations: http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
A Delightsome Life: http://www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Table Top Tuesday: http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/
Tea Party Tuesday: http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/
Be blessed!Tea Cup Tuesday: http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
oooh squeals with delight..I loved dreaming on your amazing virtual tea party..thank you for the lovely time! x Trish
ReplyDeleteHi: What a beautiful party. I can just see myself sitting enjoying tea with you. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHello Colleen,
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable party! I love the hats! Such pretty teacups and all the tea goodies look yummy. So glad you stopped by to have tea with me. It's been lovely having you. Have a delightful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Greetings Colleen... I'd love to attend your magical tea party... It all looks so exciting and HAPPY!!!...Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty. Gorgeous teascape and the hats are just unreal. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHello Colleen, what a beautiful tea you have set! I would love to come to your tea party (even if only virtual), and I would love a cup of tea thank you...oh yes, I will have some of those treats too! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful setting! Thank you so much for joining in Tea Cup Tuesday!
Hugs,
Terri
That is an absolutely beautiful and bountiful tea! And the little girls in their hats are darling! You must have had a wonderful time! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cupps Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Thank you ladies so much for hosting your beautiful link up parties that inspired me.
ReplyDeleteHello Colleen,
ReplyDeleteLove your virtual tea party - your sandwich recipe sounds marvelous! Your photos are so lovely - a complete treat! thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
God bless,
Kathy