Celebrate Spring
Toast With Tea
Spring is the perfect time for impromptu tea parties
THE MENU...
Keep things simple but special. Most tea sandwiches consist of
simple ingredients and take moments to prepare. Try Cucumber
Mint Sandwiches, Herbed
Cream Cheese Sandwiches and Ham-Watercress
Sandwiches to start. See
recipes.
Home made treats made ahead on a rainy day and pulled out of the freezer
turn the mundane into the spectacular. Breads, cookies and tarts
all freeze well and thaw quickly. Try lemon
bread with strawberry
butter, pecan
pie bars and thumb
print cookies. See
recipes.
Place the sweets on a dish with a paper doily and serve.
Add a bowl of beautiful red strawberries and sweet juicy grapes to round
out the meal and stimulate the taste buds.
Serve with hot tea or cocoa
The combination of herbs, lemon, pecans, sweet butter and juicy fruit
satisfy the taste buds and enliven the soul.
The DÃ^cor...
Use what you have on hand; familiar things that reflect your personal taste. Tablecloths, scented candles, special plates and cups you've collected over the years. Add a vase of fresh spring flowers from the garden. Play music softly in the background.
Try tuning out...
Take time to chat. An hour or two away from computers, television, telephone does wonders for the soul. Listen, Respond, and Communicate. Engage in conversation. Laugh, smile, socialize, relax, play, and escape from the everyday.
