An Update on the Cookbook, Spring and Sugar Class This Weekend
Dear Tea Lovers,
Now that we’ve had a few nice days here (even though it’s back to rain at the moment), I have spring fever. I worked in my garden a bit, bought some new plants and cleaned up my patio. I also finished the new cookbook! I have a bit of editing to do this week and then it’s off to be published. This past weekend, I had a big party at my house and made recipes from the cookbook so we could get take a picture for the cover. As many of you know, we try and do things ourselves, but we are a bit challenged in the photography department. One of our friends who is an artist came over and just “magically” rearranged all of the food and now we have a great photo! I can’t wait to share it with you!
I’m also looking forward to my next class coming up this Saturday at 11:00 at the Antique Trove. I’ll be talking about Spring Tea Parties and how to make decorative sugar. I love to teach this class! It’s fun and even though it’s still a bit chilly, it gets me in the mood to have an outdoor tea party. There are so many cute ways you can decorate for a spring tea party, especially with Easter right around the corner.
I should receive our new sugars, new tea cup votives and menu stands just in time for Saturday. They are so cute! I’ll put them on-line when they arrive for those of you out of towners. In addition I also have another spring shipment coming with buffet markers, tea cup ornaments, dessert stands and a few other goodies. They probably won’t be here before March 6th, but we’ll cross our fingers!
I know there is a lot of excitement about this class in particular. It’s also a great help if you are doing a wedding shower or baby shower tea party. The class is free and you don’t need to sign up. However, it would help me greatly for preparation purposes, if you think you might attend, if you would please just hit “reply” to let me know you might be there — that way I have an idea for food and tea preparation and chairs. Thanks! Hope to see you there!
For all of my loyal and patient on-line customers, I did receive quite a few responses about on-line classes. I’ll be working on that new project for you this summer. Unfortunately it will have to wait until then. My spring schedule is pretty busy as I’m writing a book for tea room owners and need to get it published before the World Tea Expo in June.
Have a wonderful day! Hope to see many of you on Saturday!
Amy
Events:
- March 6th: How to Host a Spring Tea Party and How to Make Decorative Sugar 11AM Antique Trove
- March 27th: How to Make and Garnish Tea Sandwiches 11AM Antique Trove
Smoked Almond Chicken Salad Recipe:
This is one of my favorite tea sandwiches. Regular almonds will work fine, but the smoked almonds really make the difference in this recipe. Many places carry smoked almonds in bulk such as Costco and also Winco (in the bins).
- 2 c. cooked chicken-pulse in food processor or chop finely
- 3 T. green onions, sliced thinly
- 1/4 c. smoked almonds-chopped
- salt to taste
- mayonnaise
- butter
- bread
- parsley for decoration — if desired
Mix together first 4 ingredients. Add just enough mayonnaise to bind the
mixture together. Spread butter on bread. Add filling and top with second
slice. Cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle parsley on sides of sandwiches for
decoration if desired.