Whilst you wouldn’t traditionally find mini Italian donut’s at a high tea, who has to stick with tradition! Sign up to the weekly newsletter to be kept up to date with other easy holiday ideas, as well as easy party, recipe and decoration ideas. Savory scones are just as good as sweet ones to serve at high tea, and these delicious wholegrain scones by “Accidental Happy Baker” are definitely worth serving up. If you want to know what is served at afternoon tea in England, check out our homemade afternoon tea recipes to create the perfect English high tea party. They have to be put on that high tea menu! Mother’s Day Lunch – Kate Spade Inspired Tablescape, Chocolate ganache filled sugar cookie cups, double chocolate muffins with fresh strawberries. These mini chocolate chip cheesecakes by “Joyfully Thriving” would be perfect for the occasion. Tarts. You will also have access to the subscriber only free printable library. Welcome to Smart Party Planning where I provide easy ideas that every mom can implement regardless of baking or crafting skills. Last year for Mother’s day we went to a local winery who served up the most scrumptious high tea. Well in the simplest form, a high tea is a British tradition of drinking tea whilst eating a light meal composed of tiny sandwiches and savories, scones and sweet pastries. I don’t think you will be disappointed with this selection. Your email address will not be published. To make it easy for you, I have divided the high tea recipes into relevant sections. She is a stay at home mum with a passion for celebrating life’s little moments, with creative yet budget friendly ideas. Serve them straight out of the oven, or cold. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited. I think we can get stuck on trying to stick to a colour theme with buffets, .....when a riot of colour...gorgeous mixed fresh flowers, And a crisp white cloth........well it looks fantastic doesn't it? Nick Richards/Demand Media. For a refreshing sweet treat to serve at the end of the high tea, how about trying these candied citrus peel’s by “Carolyn’s Home Work”. You're sure to find the answer among these many delicious, Disney-inspired meals and treats. It can be difficult knowing what food to organize, but these easy high tea recipes will make that job so much easier for you. Cheesy Sausage Crescent Ring. High tea recipes have to include some kind of chocolate indulgence and that is where these Chocolate ganache filled sugar cookie cups by “Happy Deal Happy Day” would work perfectly. I'm a wife, mother of two and I love to celebrate life's little moments. Those swan necked beauties, preened to perfection, who glide whilst ... Free weblog publishing tool from Google, for sharing text, photos and video. Is this high tea or afternoon tea? Everything you need for that special high tea is here. This cheesy sausage crescent ring by “My Suburban Kitchen” would … Afternoon tea is an activity undertaken by ladies. Most people refer to afternoon tea as high tea because t... High tea, my favourite! Simplicity is the name of the game. Start with savoury afternoon tea recipes including finger sandwiches, delicate shrimp and salmon open sandwiches and posh scotch quail’s eggs. Read More…. Required fields are marked *. Hi there, I'm Catherine. Did you love this collection of high tea recipes? Anything double chocolate has to be a winner at a high tea and these double chocolate muffins with fresh strawberries by “Two Healthy Kitchens” look perfect. If you would like to try something a bit different to your normal selection of tea’s, I would highly recommend this iced green tea. Scones. They look and taste amazing and that’s all that counts right? Christmas vacation ideas include tropical beach resorts, quick weekend getaways, romantic escapes and family hotels. It looks just as beautiful as it will taste. With the High Tea menu ($45 per person), you can choose a soft drink from a choice of three: Masala chai, mango lassi and sweet or salty plain lassi. Finger Sandwich (Tea Sandwich) Recipes. It’s also something a little different that we don’t do all the time. Catherine often has a camera in hand capturing everyday events and is a self obsessed chocoholic! Let Catherine take the stress and headache out of organizing your next party or event. Finger sandwiches (also known as "tea sandwiches") are often served at full tea, a heavier style of afternoon tea menu. First course: Our Famous Black Forest Ham Quiche; Cilantro Black Bean Salad; Scones: Blueberry Lemon Scone; Jamaican Banana Scone; Tea Sandwiches: Jarlsberg Chicken; Herbed Cucumber; Sundried Tomato; Tea Desserts: Blackberry Cobbler; Lemon Blossom Tea Cookie; Chocolate Oatmeal Delight; Summer Menu. But, it’s not possible for everyone to go to an organised high tea, so why not bring it to the home. Jokes apart…loved lovd loved your ideas! Recipes for a Complete Afternoon Tea Menu. They will provide that little bit of zing at the end of the meal which will really refresh the palette. What's for dinner tonight? And it wasn’t a kids high tea either!! I went to a high tea once where they served up Jelly as one of the desserts. This cheesy sausage crescent ring by “My Suburban Kitchen” would be prefect to slice up and add to your high tea display. Wow! The important thing is leaving enough room after the delicious savory’s for the desserts to follow. In the background they had organised a singer with his guitar and it was such a relaxing  way to spend the afternoon. High tea recipes are usually bite sized delights. They can be made ahead of time and frozen, meaning all you have to do is take them out the freezer on the morning you wish to use them and they are good to go. One photo per post may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Smart Party Planning. Catherine Holt is the founder of Smart Party Planning. I guess it depends what your definition of high tea is Gail. She loves connecting with other mum's on the blog and sharing party planning tips and tricks. When it’s hot, no one feels like eating too heavy. Nick Richards/Demand Media. Having a high tea is certainly a great way to celebrate with the family without having to worry about cooking an entire meal. From buttery scones to delicate finger sandwiches to devilled eggs, encourage guests to dive into these tasty finger foods, perfect for Mother's Day, a bridal shower, royal wedding watching, afternoon tea and beyond. What a delectable collection! Did i sound suitably english and suitably high on tea, my lady? They would taste delicious either way. If you were to make them all, you would definitely have a high tea to remember. These recipes could all be made ahead of time, which means you can bake in advance and coordinate at the last minute. Let’s stay in touch. All content/photos are property of blog owner. At the Mother’s day high tea that I attended last year, some chocolate cups were served up that looked very similar to these and they were certainly one of my favorite dishes.