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Monday, January 10, 2011

Tea for Two

When my BFF from cold country came down a couple of years ago, we spent a day at the Tea Room. This is how the "high tea" was presented. Isn't it just lovely?

And if you look very closely, you will see the bottom layer has all the little desserts. But look a little closer. You can see that on the dessert layer are these dainty little demitasse cups. Do you know what was in these delicate little cups?

They were layered with cake, cut up strawberries and whipped topping. A Strawberry Shortcake ala Tea Room! So delicious, and so creative. Who would have thought to serve strawberry shortcake in these delicate little cups? So if you have any little cups just hanging around, even if the saucers are long gone, make up a batch of cake, add some sliced strawberries and top it off with whipping cream. You will be the hostess with the mostess by serving these little gems at your next tea party!

I am joining Lady Katherine, Tuesday Tea for Two, Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday, Martha's Favorites, Sandi's Tea Time Tuesday, Tea Cup Tuesday and Table Top Tuesday.

Have a Tea-lightful Day!
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25 comments:

  1. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    This all looks yummy! High tea was one of my favorite things when we visited England.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Love your tiered tray and everything looks not only pretty but os yummy. Gorgeous Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  3. BethJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    What a lovely tea! It's so much fun to go to a tea room with a great friend!
    Blessings, Beth

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  4. PatJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I love seeing what they put together for high tea. What a great use for demitasse cups!

    Pat

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  5. GARAGE SALE GALJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Very pretty and yummy!!! Great idea with the little cups.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  6. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love visiting tea rooms and the one you went to made a wonderful presentation.
    Everything on the tiered tray looks yummy.

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  7. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    What a lovely tea! Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos. Sounds like an ideal place to spend some time with a good friend. Many thanks for joining me for tea as well. Have a lovely week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. xinexJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Everything looks so good. Pretty presentation. I love your 3 tiered tray...Christine

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  9. AllieJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What a lovely idea! But I'm hungry NOW, lol!

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  10. SueWisJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Nice! I live in cold country, too. How fun to have a tea party!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Oh how wonderful! I'd love to have a tea party like this!

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  12. Martha's FavoritesJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Hi: That is the best idea for the little cups I have ever seen. How wonderful to have tea with friends. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  13. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Hello,
    yes, I agree with all others. The display looks lovely and it is a great idea to serve some shortcake into such little cups. Thanks for sharing.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  14. ElaineJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    That tea looks scrumptious! Great idea to serve strawberry shortcake in those gorgeous cups.

    Elaine

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  15. fitty's pinky rose cottageJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    scrumptious! love your table setting!.. the mix and match of china.. look delicious!

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  16. LindaJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    What a perfect way to serve a dessert, in a cup. I'm enjoying visiting those that join in Tea Tim Tuesday as this was my first tea party.

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  17. SnapJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Oh, goodness. My mouth is watering. What a beautiful tea. How clever to use the demitasse cups in that manner. Yum!

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  18. Pellie / PennyJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Goodness gracious everything looks delicious, and the tablescape is totally over the top.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  19. Gmama JaneJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I LOVE tea rooms and the cup idea is Delicious!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  20. Holly MooreJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Such a gorgeous and delicious looking spread! And what a great idea too.

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  21. DiannJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh I just love to visit tearooms. Everything is always so beautiful and gives me great inspiriations! This is just gorgeous!

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  22. TerriJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a delicious and beautiful idea! These little demitasse tea cups now hold new meaning for me. Thank you so much for sharing your tea day with us, and this great idea.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  23. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I just love that teacup idea...oh, I hope I can remember it!

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  24. MelissaJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! I love it! That is the cutest thing and such a great idea.

    I just gave you a blog award! Check it out at: http://thechroniclesofarookiemom.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-fist-blog-award.html

    Have a great day!

    Melissa

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    That is a lovely idea. Looks like a sweet little tea shop.

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