..of Intimate Proportions

Today's "Titanic Tea Party" was an excellent excuse to have friends come over for tea and to try some new recipes. Whilst the attending guest list was small, I was thrilled to have friends over to help me enjoy sweets, sandwiches and sunshine!

the table spread, complete with fresh flowers and my homemade tea trays!

Tea cups, sandwiches, leaves, and scones!

In all, the menu included fresh, handmade:

French Macarons with Chocolate Ganache

Hazelnut Shortbread Balls

Raspberry Tarts

Chocolate and Butterschotch Chip Cookies

Scones

Clotted Cream

Tea Sandwiches (made today):

Smoked Salmon and Chive

Blue Cheese, Walnut and Pear

Watercress and Cream Cheese

Cucumber 

Crab and Watercress

Shrimp with Chili Mayo and Arugula

Cucumber Mint

And then there were the other little bits - Strawberries, grapes, fine china and fresh flowers! Delightful!