Tea in the Woods

October was Kim's turn to host and she chose an elegant and intimate new place for English high tea - Maudie MacBride's in St. Paul. Set back in the woods, yet not far from busy areas, you wouldn't believe such a peaceful place would be here. The owners have remarkable vision transforming an older home into their dream and they truly have a gift for decorating. While it was too chilly to enjoy tea outside, you could imagine the splendid parties that could be had in warmer weather.

If you look closely you can see some visitors.

Emma and her friend Tess from Colorado

Cottage veranda overlooking the pond.

Maudie's dramatic solarium where we enjoyed an elegant tea overlooking gardens, a pond and waterfall.

Enjoying each other's company.

Tier 1: chicken & egg salad croissants

Tier 2: cucumber, pimento & crab sandwiches

Tier 3: cream & cranberry scones

Tier 1: carrot cake & chocolate cups with orange cream

Tier 2: chocolate éclairs & coconut macaroons

Tier 3: pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting

Kimmy enjoying a cup of a very secret tea blend called Maudie's rose Romance.

Em and Tess sharing the Fall desserts.

More tea please Tiff!

A sampling of the desserts with the rose black tea.