Friday tea at Lady Elegant's in St. Paul with colleagues - Emily, Jenny & Charlotte. It was Jenny's first tea! It had been years since I had been here and I was reminded how much I like the snowflake blend with almond and coconut. I bid on tea with Charlotte for our company United Way campaign so it was even for a good cause!
The potato thyme soup was divine!! The olive spread sandwich I'd also rate highly. The scones had good texture and flavor and were accompanied by the traditional lemon curd and Devonshire cream. After all that I couldn't eat another morsel.
It was nice to enjoy the lemon bar, Madeline and chocolate brownie later.
Saturday Christmas at Downton tea at my house. The tree was decorated and the table set with my Downton Abbey tea set.
We noshed on cucumber sandwiches, Downton Abbey shortbread cookies, deviled eggs, champagne Gouda (I mean champagne + Gouda could a more amazing cheese exist?) & crackers, veggies & dip, Downton Abbey cream scones & gluten free lemon scones (thanks Andrea) with Devonshire cream (thanks Tiff) & Downton Abbey lemon curd.
We had five Downton teas to pick from:
I have the best friends! Kimmy, Andrea, Tiff, Kate and Tawny
Merry Christmas to all!
Happy Birthday Molly!
A variety of cheese and crackers
Veggies and dip (healthy cancels out the calories, right?)
Cucumbers with herb cream cheese and fresh dill.
Crustless mini quiche with cheddar & broccoli.
Dessert! Chocolate chocolate, salted caramel, Reese's and birthday cake cupcakes! Scones, cream & curd.
My niece, Erin, & I
