Hearthside House- Great Road Day - Perfect cup of tea

Summer Comes

                                                   The Little darling Spring
                                                    has run away
                                                   The sunshine grew too hot
                                                   for her to stay
                                                   She kissed her sister,
                                                   Summer, and she said
                                                   "When I am gone, you
                                                   must be queen instead"
                                                   Now reign the Lady 
                                                   Summer, round whose feet
                                                   A thousand fairies flock
                                                   with blossoms sweet.

Recipes for When Tea Lovers Gather

SIMPLE, ELEGANT. CHICKENS SALAD SANDWICHES

2C. Cooked diced chicken

1/2C.Mayonnaise

1/2C. sliced almonds

Salt and pepper to taste

Bread of your choice,

 buttered In a medium bowl, mix diced chicken with mayonnaise

and stir until well combined. 

Stir in sliced almonds. Salt and pepper according to taste. 

Refrigerate mixture until well chilled.

 lightly spread filling on the top and bottom slices of bread and assemble sandwiches. Trim crusts and cut into tea sandwiches.

Typical tea sandwiches shapes cut from one regular sandwich are:

Four squares,

Four triangles,

Two rectangles, and Four small oblong rectangles.

A variety of shapes on your tray, makes for an interesting display.

Come for a Tour!

Come take a tour and tea at the studio. It is all set for Summer Tea Parties.

The Blue and White give a nice fresh and bright look for the summer month's tea gathering.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers, mothers-to-be and grandmothers.

 Hope you all are celebrating with a tea or two.  This day brings to mind of the mother-to- be!

PLANNING A VICTORIAN BABY SHOWER TEA?
The "showering" of a the "Mommy-to-Be" has been popular in many countries for hundreds of years, but not in the style we know it today.
Gifts were given when after a baby was born -- usually at the baby's religious christening or at the baby's debut (it was very common until the middle of this century that no one was invited to the house until the baby was at least a month old because of the fear of diseases).
In the very late 1800's, Victorian ladies began having teas for
mommy, but not till after the baby was born because pregnant women did not appear in public.
In the early 1900's, the teas transformed into "showers"
(based on the "showering" of the bride before her marriage)
and umbrellas became symbolic because it was customary for ladies to carry parasols when they attended these afternoon gatherings.
Almost all of the gifts were handmade except the silver
that was given to the babies by the grandmothers.
In today's world, baby showers are customary and great fun --
especially for a first-time mommy and are referred to as
"sprinkles" for mothers having second or more children.

Another storm here in New England!

Stay warm my friends and prepare for another storm. Make sure you have plenty of tea.

And plenty of scones!

Valentine's Day Tea at the Studio!

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days of the year. It was one of the most celebrated  in the Victorian era outside of Christmas. One was able to show their feeling of affection openly during this time. So what could be better than the Celebration of Love with friends and loved ones at a Tea Party?

 
Chocolate is also my all time favorite!
So together it makes for a fabulous celebration. Just think, Chocolate and Tea together!

So, dazzle yourself in your finest RED ATTIRE and enjoy a afternoon and evening of wonderful chocolate delights and delectable Teas. It will be a treat to enchant any Lover!

Please bring a Valentine's Day card for a fun card swap!