Tea Party

In the last year my friend and I have had a growing fascination with tea parties. A great love of tea and miniature foods can only lead down one path. We began this fascination with High Tea at the Hotel MacDonald in the spring. We then sampled similar delights at the Rutherford House before deciding we really must host our own high tea.
For our guests we busted out three kinds of tea- David's Tea Black and Gold, a rose tea from Fouchon, and a Chinese green tea from Teavana.
We started with scones served with clotted cream and our homemade jam. This was our biggest mistakes. The scones were the most memorable part of the tea for our guests. We opened with the fireworks. In fairness, how could we have possible predicted that simple scones would steal the show. I can't find the recipe online but it was from Donna Hay and had about 3 ingredient. Dead simple.
Next up was sandwiches complete with cut crusts when necessary

Salmon and Avocado on the Left, Egg Salad on the Right

Ham and Cheese

After consuming this many carbs no one feels dainty. That's how you now it's time to bring on the desserts.

Tower Graciously Brought by a Friend

Yep that's brownies, cookies, tarts, and cakes. The creme brulee is not pictured. We can't take credit for the cakes though, those came with the stand.

Ready for their Close Up

The shortbread cookies deserve honourable mention. Flavoured with a lavender tea, they were melt in your mouth perfect.
A fantastic day to go without a proper supper.