OUR TEAS...
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...EVERYDAY
with TEA...
'Entertaining
with Tea' is not just drinking and sharing scones. We like to think that
the "Art of Taking Tea" is a much 'bigger picture'. Here we will always
include recipes, table decor, room design, crafts, party favors for your guests
to take home after the tea party, and special days to celebrate each month.
Then we will make suggestions for the perfect tea to go with the perfect menu.
Check out our
Monthly
Tea Calendar page for other ideas for celebrating special occasions and enjoying
time with friends.
Valentines
Day
is a great
time to have a tea party. We
have collected the best
Valentines Day crafts and
recipes on the web for you.
For a great party, begin by making
your own invitations and decorations, or order some of our handmade
Valentine's Day cards.
Take some time to learn about proper table setting and
manners. Then you'll need to plan the menu for your tea and gather the
ingredients. For fun at your tea, choose some crafts and games.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO...
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Sit up
straight.
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Don't speak
with your
mouth full
of food.
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Chew quietly
and try not to
slurp.
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Keep bites small.
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Eat at a leisurely
pace.
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Don't wave utensils in the air.
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Keep elbows off of the table.
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Don't reach.
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Don't forget to say, 'Please"
and 'Thank You'.
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Excuse yourself when leaving
the table.
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Compliment the cook.
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Wipe your mouth before
drinking.
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RECIPES...
CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED SALMON
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 whole boneless chicken breasts with skin (about 1 1/2 pounds),
halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
24 very thin slices homemade-type white bread
1/2 cup finely chopped smoked almonds (about 2 ounces)
In a deep 12-inch skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts in one layer. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in cooking liquid 20 minutes. Discard skin and shred chicken fine.In a bowl stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
Put almonds on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well. Roll edges in almonds. Sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.
Makes 24 tea sandwiches.
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CRAFTS/FAVORS...
Make A Valentine's Day Decoration
You Will Need...
*White, pink, and/or red construction paper
*Wiggle eyes (optional)
*Scissors
*Glue
*Ribbon or yarn
Step One - Cut out two hearts from construction paper. An easy way to cut hearts is to fold the paper in half and cut half a heart. Glue the hearts together as shown above.
Step Two - Cut four rectangles of construction paper for the arms and legs. Fold the rectangles like a fan and release to add some dimension to the arms and legs. Glue the arms and legs to the hearts.
Step Three - Cut out eyes and a mouth from construction paper. You could also use wiggle eyes. Glue on the face. Let the glue dry.
Step Four - Poke a little hole in the top of the head and thread ribbon or string through the hole. Tie the ends of the ribbon or string together. Hang up your decoration and enjoy! |
OTHER TIDBITS...
| This space-saving table setting is simpler than a formal setting. The fork and the knife beside the plate are used for the main course. The soup spoon is to the right of the knife. The fork and spoon above the plate are for dessert. If other courses are offered, the proper utensils may be brought with them. |
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