This food is pretty. Bite sized. Quaint. Charming. Appropriate for a baby shower, fitting for a tea. But, if I'm honest, it's these gorgeous serving pieces that really elevate this whole spread. I mean...assorted crystal cake stands change some wonder bread & cucumbers into a wow. (Note, wonder bread is THE BEST for tea sandwiches). So, while most of us can't run out and get dozens of these decorate trays--start collecting! And for parties, transfer the idea of potlucking food, to potlucking cake stands. It really makes a difference--especially for teas & showers. Amy hung these handmade paper poufs above the buffet. These photos don't do it justice--the quantity of her pink balls jammed together made a dramatic impact. My menu was traditional tea time with a few highlights: watermelon radish tea sandwiches and lavender short bread. The key ingredient in both: good butter!
sips
pink champagne
tea selection: earl grey, english breakfast, ginger & mint
tea
cucumber & watercress tea sandwiches
watermelon radish & chive tea sandwiches
smoked salmon, cream cheese & dill on pumpernickel
prosciutto, fig jam & mint crostini
deviled quail eggs
steamed asparagus
currant scones
strawberry jam, orange marmalade & clotted cream
lemon chocolate tarts
raspberry & pistachio eton messes
earl grey cookies
lemon almond tea cake
carrot cake cookies
fresh strawberries
chocolate ganache bites
the favor
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