there is a tea party in equador today
and i am planning on arriving as the first cup is poured.
risa is hosting a tea party, everyone is bringing something and it promises to be very well attended.
tea is wonderful at any time of the day and it is especially nice when there is a light layer of snow, the sky is wide and the air is chilly. i try not to have too many treats with my tea because i usually drink at least three pots a day. if i had a nice selection of tea sandwiches with one pot, some savory biscuits with another and some cookies with the third i would be in even bigger pants than i am now. but today? today is special.
egg salad tea sandwiches
2 hard boiled eggs - sliced in an egg slicer in two different directions
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon of dijon mustard - make it maille - originale if you can
a pinch of kosher salt
2 or 3 grinds of fresh black pepper
3 dashes of sweet paprikabread - milton's multi-grain if you can
place all these ingredients in a bowl, and mix lightly until everything comes together and the egg yolks begin to break apart. spread on lightly toasted multi-grained bread that has been cut into pleasing shapes with a biscuit cutter (on fancy days, on other days don't bother with that step). top with sprigs of fresh watercress, a tarragon leaf, some nice parsley, a dash of paprika, or, if you can, black caviar (this step is also for fancy days, other days i usually just top with another piece of lightly toasted bread).
a behind the scenes preparation post will follow tomorrow, because.... it should.
a collaboration with the futuregirl!
plates & forks
hazel marcella
The snow looks so pretty. So does the table setting. It is very cold here today. 1 degree farenheit. But the tea is warming me up.
Posted by: Denise | 12 January 2007 at 12:26 PM
Hmmm, that sounds so yummy…
Posted by: Francesca | 12 January 2007 at 12:27 PM
How elegant, the silver pot and white cup and saucer in the snow. And you, quite stylish looking away from the camera!
Posted by: tut-tut | 12 January 2007 at 12:58 PM
SOOO beautiful,and a gift of a yummy recipe too!
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | 12 January 2007 at 01:15 PM
I love the tea service in the snow. It's super cold here, but no sign of the white stuff as of yet. Either way, the tea is sure to warm us!
Posted by: Sarah | 12 January 2007 at 01:28 PM
Hi Steph so lovely to see you at last. Are you sure you live over there because you look very much like my friends daughter Sam?????????? Any chance of you getting used to English tea and milk????
Posted by: wendy | 12 January 2007 at 02:59 PM
Your photographs are so crisp and beautiful.
Posted by: sarah | 12 January 2007 at 03:58 PM
i feel so displaced seeing these photos! the beautiful snow! i read it 4 degrees where i live and i sit here in Mexico wearing just a t-shirt hearing the waves crashing loudly outside and now i'm wishing for some... tea! (?)
Posted by: kristin | 12 January 2007 at 04:16 PM
What a gorgeous looking tea party, all that white... I wish I was there!
Posted by: Edwina | 12 January 2007 at 04:52 PM
a snowy tea party - how wonderful!!
Its very hot in Sydney so its lovely to see the contrast!
eggy sandwiches - yum!
Posted by: Anastasia | 12 January 2007 at 05:54 PM
I would love to stay and visit for a while...
Posted by: Vanessa | 12 January 2007 at 07:38 PM
Tea with you looks splendid.
Posted by: Michelle | 12 January 2007 at 08:11 PM
Thank you for preparing a treat of a sandwich. Round shaped is such a pretty idea and I really love the snowy scene. What a beautiful teapot you have there, it's a fairytale setting.
Posted by: cruststation | 13 January 2007 at 01:54 AM
Hello lovely..so nice to see you too!!!! Your tea setting looks lovely and yes, we have a lot to talk about!! Did you bring snow too? xxx
Posted by: julie | 13 January 2007 at 02:09 AM
Hi Steph, WOW, I see you! That is just great to finally meet.
Your pictures are amazing, especially the first one, looks so wonderful... I wish I would be there - we could try the various possibilities of a muff... you cracked me up with your idea how to use it!
Posted by: Alex | 13 January 2007 at 03:54 AM
It's wonderful that you took your tea party out into the snow. Your pictures are beautiful. I just realized the colors of your outfit match the Ruby Crowned Kinglette in your header.
Posted by: futuregirl | 13 January 2007 at 08:34 AM
What a clever idea to serve us hot tea in the snow! (Pretty yeah, Stunningly pretty yeah! Pretty like a white velvet blanket, but my toes are freezing!!)
You look cozy in your jacket, but I came in a dress!!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 13 January 2007 at 09:07 AM
so nice to meet you! these photos are so beautiful and magical... i love the tea in the snow.
warmly
amisha
Posted by: amisha | 13 January 2007 at 01:18 PM
lovely to see you! I wish i could have tea there in real life. your tea service is beautiful.
Posted by: melissa | 13 January 2007 at 04:48 PM
Your photos make it look perfectly normal to be having a tea party in the snow. Love the self-portrait, why do we all weird out about that? You look gorgeous my dear.
Posted by: kathy | 13 January 2007 at 04:49 PM
I'm very late to the tea party over here... can I help with the washing up perhaps?
see you, g
Posted by: gracia | 15 January 2007 at 12:02 AM
Here is a sip to you. I think the special find polished up beautifully and has the perfect new home.
Posted by: Helena | 15 January 2007 at 06:42 AM
Here is a sip to you. I think the special find polished up beautifully and has the perfect new home.
Posted by: Helena | 15 January 2007 at 06:43 AM
beautiful and charming photography!!
Posted by: Maditi | 16 January 2007 at 12:28 PM
this must be the most beautiful tea party ever, magical, too!
Posted by: mary | 16 January 2007 at 03:50 PM