Well, so were we! Anne's invitation to her Big-Girls Tea Party was received with glee and much anticipation - we know how she loves to go all out on a fun food project! And Matt having just had a pro pastry class session, there were definately goodies on the menu.
The only stipulation: a HAT! My friend Trish had a great topper, with peacock feathers, black net and a large crystal star - went perfectly with black top and turquoise jacket - borrowed from mom. So with all my borrowed finery, I was all set for a tasty, gabby evening of fun.
We were greeted by sooooo cute place names - thanks, Meg and Anne, you know what bird brains we all are!
Finishing touches on lemon cupcakes, with blackberry frosting!
Gorgeous presentation...
and incredibly DELICIOUS!!!!
Every item other than the Powdered Lemon Balls from Costco, were totally made from scratch. Even the Blackberry and Peach jellies (the squares). Matt even picked fresh berries for garnish on his way home from work. The display included: Turkey Cream Cheese stuffed pastry, various savory crackers for the Goat Cheese and Carmelized Onion Cheddar, tiny rolled Turkey Cucumber sandwiches, Scones with homemade Lemon Curd and three kinds of homemade jams, Blueberry Goat cheese tarts, Coconut Meringue, Lemon Blackberry Tarts, the previously mentioned Lemon Cakes, and my personal favorite - Goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto and delicately warmed. Whoa nelly. One could founder on those little treats!
The three days of cooking, baking, decorating and detailing were so totally worth the 1 1/2 hour drive to Beaverton for a Tea Party par excellance! HUGE thanks and hugs to Anne and Matt for a delightful treat!
It's so fun to have adventurous youngin's in the family - especially when they LOVE to make outrageous food - yummmmmm!
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