Blog Party#10: Garden Party Round-Up
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Tonight, we're taking the table outside, setting it with our prettiest linens and china, and serving up all sorts of appetizers, sweets and drinks to make this the best virtual Garden Party ever.
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Tonight, we're splurging a bit, and setting the table with gorgeous china, starting with the Celestial Gold collection, from Wedgewood.
I absolutely love this tea pot
And I would love to serve cute little finger sandwiches on this plate
For the table itself, I'm really breaking the budget with this fab-ulous Waterford tablecloth.
Simple lines, but so elegant.
And of course, there must be tea!
Since first learning about Adagio Teas some months ago, I have simply fallen in love with both the company, and their teas. I'm buying them for everyone I know...the teas are superb, and I really like the way they work. Try one of their sampler sets...I'm partial to the flavors sampler, myself.
I really wanted to have a string quartet playing for the party, but I blew my party allowance on the china and linens! Instead, we're stuck with CD's, but instead of the same-old, same-old, do I have a treat for you:
Strung Out on U2: The String Quartet Tribute!
Also, The String Quartet Tribute to Clapton
There are almost 200 tributes-to discs out there; give them a try!
Ok...now on the (really) good part: guests and food.
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She's also adding to our selection of teas...I just hope she brought some decaf; I can see this party going on long into the night! Everything is wonderful, Ulrike; thank you!
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Thank you so much for coming here tonight, Laura Rebecca, and I will definitely take part in your Retro Recipe Challenge: to go with January's Retro Party, I spent the whole month cooking retro recipes!!
Here's another Blog Party newbie, Nerd om of the fun-named Nerd Family; good to have you here! For tonight's party, Nerdmom's made a recipe from Pampered Chef (would you believe I have two girlfriends who sell PC?), Strawberry Amaretto Pastries. Mmm...puff pastry and strawberries? It doesn't get much better than that! Again, welcome, and enjoy the party!
Everything looks great; thank you so much for coming!
It's all perfect for our Garden Party, Jen...so glad you could be here!
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But just because she's new to the game doesn't mean she's a novice; just take a look at those delectable Crab & Avocado Tea Sandwiches she's brought along! Even a non-meat eater like me knows a good thing when she sees it.
And Gabriella's Raspberry Lemonade is sure to hit the spot. Thank you so much for joining our little party!
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And her Lavender Mint Tea Punch is sure to be a hit. So good to have you here, Cameradawtor!
Haalo's also serving up a nice Pimm's Cocktail, for anyone who's interested, so get in line. Thank you so much for coming to another Blog Party, Haalo!
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Thanks so much for being here, Becky!
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How about these Smoked Salmon and Scallion and Turkey and Earl Grey Tea Butter Sandwiches It may not be cucumber and watercress, but I still think they're perfect for a Garden Party!
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Ok; I think that's everyone, so it's time to dig in and enjoy all the wonderful treats you've brought. A big thank you to all my guests for another successful party! Be sure to chat with the others, and pick up any recipes you're interested in, and enjoy the rest of your evening.
Oh! Don't forget to come back next month; I'll announce our next theme 1 June, so be sure to check back then. And suggestions for future parties are still welcomed!
Tagged with: Food and Drink + Blog Party + Events + Appetizers + Cocktails + Tea + Garden Party + Sandwiches + Blogging
10 Thoughts for food:
Wow, I'm full!
I'm going to have to try those tuna rice paper rolls, I'm a rice paper lover and the orange scones with chocolate chip cream cheese sounds very very interesting!
Fun!
Beautiful roudup with display of tea-party introductions.Well! what did you do in previous posting that I had guessed atleast some ingredients.I should have mentioned dates insted of tamarind paste.When are you giving right answer.
Cameradawktor; that's the point!
There were a lot of 'must-tries' in this round, weren't there? Glad you enjoyed it!
Ramya; thank you!
I'll have a full list of ingredients, as well as the finished product, posted for Monday.
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks you.Nice round up.
I have to try new recipes from this party,Stephanie.
Vineela
Vineela, Thank you!
That's one of the reasons I love Blog Party so much; we all find new dishes to try.
So glad you could join us!
Oh man, I missed Pani Pooris? My FAVORITE!
See? You need to come to Blog Party more often!
Thanks for putting this all together! Everything looks fantastic!
VF; thank you! I'm glad you could make it.
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