Back in March, when the weather was glorious, just before the drought in the UK was declared, swiftly followed by rain which has yet to cease, I hosted a little tea party.
I made lots of scrummy things to nom and invited some of my friends.
I made sweet things and savoury things, including tinned salmon and cucumber sarnies. Ooooh yeah!!
The taste of Sunday lunches at my Grans.
And, finally - oh! finally - I had a use for my 1930's tea plates. A whole set of 6 that I picked up in a charity shop for £1.30. I have yet to find such a bargain since.
Being they type of gal who likes to have a go in the kitchen, I turned to a book I have had for a while, but have failed to use.
The Vintage Tea Party by Angel Adoree, creator of Vintage Patisserie is a treasure trove, not only of recipes but of ideas also. I know that it has been on the market for a while, but, if you have not checked it out, then please do so. You will not be disappointed.
I made her Chicken & Bacon rolls (beyond simple - although blitzing raw chicken made me want to heave - it just looked so wrong) and Spinach & Parmesan muffins. Although, mine were fairy cakes as it is all I had to hand.
I made both in advance, cooking and freezing the cakes, and freezing the rolls unbaked, cooking from frozen for about 30 mins at GM5. This saved me a whole host of time.
And me likes that.
I also made a bumper batch of WW2 Carrot Scones and some orange curd.
Which were served with the clotted cream. Dribble
I spy Margaret from Penny Dreadful Vintage
And so, we sat in the hazy warmth of my front room, ate copiously and some of us got a bit drunk.
Ahem.
There was lots of laughter and I was taught the beginnings of crochet. Hurrah!
I heart this picture of Lena from Style High Club
And then, all that was left was a full tummy, a foggy head and a sleepy body.
Oh. And the washing up.
Ohhhhh, Beard.....?
What a delightful Tea time indeed! LOVE those plates, what a bargain! My 1930s set have sat almost unused since I found them, if only the weather could cheer up, I could have a garden shindig! Those Carrot Scones & Orange Curd SHALL BE MIIIIIINE!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds just lovely. I have that book too - have made a few things from it but love just looking at it too! M x
ReplyDeleteHow frightfully civilised! I love those plates...bargain! Share the recipe for the Parmesan and spinach muffins and I'll love you forever. xxx
ReplyDeleteHere you go Vix - this isn't the one from Angel's book - but it is practically the same... http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/637832
DeleteI love The Vintage Tea Party book, such a nice change to find original ideas within its pages! Looks like a lovely feast - and your plates are just splendid.
ReplyDeleteThose scones and the orange curd look delicious and those plates are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow everything looks delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more inviting than a nicely set tea table. I have that book, not used the recipes yet but it's lovely to flick through.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have a chance to use the old dishes that must have graced many a table in the past.
Gosh, it makes me realise how much I miss my friends, not one of them lives remotely near me and I see them very rarely, bum! Glad you had fun.
Ungh I just came back from lunch and looking at this is making me feel hungry again... :)
ReplyDeleteI do love a tea party! It all looks wonderful and your china is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAngel's book is an inspiration.xxxx
Yum! and your house is lovely:)
ReplyDeleteNow I'm hungry for yummy noms! And I need a bunch of girlfriends who'd appreciate such a lovely tea party. Failing in both of those departments, I'm going to pour myself a cup of tea--that I can do! ;)
ReplyDeleteit looks like a lovely vintage tea party, shame about the washing up!
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I've thought of having a tea party but never gone ahead with it. It's nice to entertain with your pretty "real" dishes, it's just unfortunate that you end up with a pile of washing up to do!!
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by the Vintage Tea Party book. They look quite yummy!
What a thoroughly fantastic looking spread, you all look absolutely terrific - and the food, well, let's just say you've got this Canadian gal smacking her lips something fierce! :)
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Looks like a great party! I have that book but haven't tried anything yet :( x
ReplyDeleteThe Vintage Tea Party book is ace, and it's great to see more of the recipes in action.
ReplyDeleteYour plates were a fab find - and your tablecloth! I am most envious of your tablecloth.
Oooooh, what a delightful affair! A lovely (gorgeous shade of green, might I add) front room filled with vintage beauties, lots of noms and a good sprinkling of booze I should assume- just the way it should be! xxx
ReplyDeleteHaha looks fun! Your food looks yummy and your plates are so cute! :D
ReplyDeleteso hungry now
ReplyDeleteLove 30s china, those plates are lovely. And ALL the stuff to go on them looks awesome too. I have the Vintage Tea Party book but haven't made anything from it yet, always good to have reviews before attempting stuff.
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