Category Archives: Afternoon Tea

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Bon Appétit 2014

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad with Mint and Hazelnuts

Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad with Mint and Hazelnuts

Happy Mother’s Day! This blog post is dedicated to all the moms in the world and especially to my beautiful mother, who taught me the importance of family, inspired my appreciation for good food, and loves my sister and I unconditionally.

 

Preparing a Mother’s Day brunch is a special way to honor your mom. After all, mothers spend a lot of time making meals for their children; it’s nice to return the favor and let them sit back and relax while you wait on them. Trust me, they won’t complain! read more

Brandy Snaps with Cream

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Brandy Snaps with Cream

Brandy Snaps with Cream

Corey and I recently had afternoon tea with our neighbors, and these brandy snaps with cream were a big hit. Their shells reminded us of the crispy layer of crème brûlée. In fact, I’m playing with the idea of creating these again and using a crème brûlée filling.

Brandy snaps with whipped cream

A Cannoli Meets Crème Brûlée

These brandy snaps are rich, creamy, sweet, and crispy . . . what more could you want in a dessert? Consider whipping them up for Valentine’s day, afternoon tea, or any festive occasion. Their appearance is also striking and elegant. read more

Butterfly Cupcakes

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Butterfly Cupcake

After being invited to my first baby shower, I decided to bring a striking, elegant dessert. I thought about making these fondant cherry cupcakes, but ultimately opted for something new. I discovered these beautiful butterfly cupcakes on Annie’s Eats and instantly fell in love.

The butterflies look quite realistic, and their outspread wings give them dimension and the illusion of flight. They’re gorgeous perched atop the colored buttercream icing. Even better, the butterflies are pure, delicious chocolate! read more

Cherry Chicken Salad

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Cherry Chicken Salad Sandwich, tea sandwiches

I often have sandwiches for lunch because they’re fast, convenient, and portable. The cherries and sour cream improve on basic chicken salad. Versatile and easily prepared, this cherry chicken salad is perfect for a weekday lunch.

Cherry Chicken Salad

If you don’t already have Mother’s Day plans, consider holding an afternoon tea party for your mom—it’s a nice way to show your love. Everything for the tea can be made in advance (besides the tea of course), leaving you plenty of time to spend with your mom. This cherry chicken salad is great for tea sandwiches. read more

Lemon Curd

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lemon curd, afternoon tea, lemon curd recipe

I’m typically not a lemon dessert fan; something about the lemony-tartness encroaching on the sweet flavors bothers me. Why intentionally ruin a good thing? But, in my culinary journeys I’m always willing to try new things, especially if they’re part of an authentic meal or cultural tradition. So, during my first afternoon tea, I dutifully tried lemon curd with my scones. Overwhelmed by all the sensual delights at the time, it didn’t strike a chord with me one way or the other. read more