Letting the seasons guide you is the easiest way to decide the theme, decorations, and menu of your tea party. Most of us have a particular season we favor, but we’ve noticed that the real pleasure of seasons is in the changing. Noticing what is happening outdoors cues us to change what we wear, what we cook, how we decorate, and how we spend our time. Visit your local farmer’s market to track what is currently in season. Fruits and vegetables are at their highest quality and are most affordable when in season. One of the rewards of paying attention to the seasons is having the most delectable foods to offer our guests at each season of the year. Click on the image below to see the corresponding menu.
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- January: A Japanese New Year’s Tea
- February: A Valentine’s Day Tea
- March: A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea
- April: An Easter Tea
- May: A Mother’s Day Tea
- June: A Wedding Reception Tea >
- July: A Picnic Tea
- August: A Family Reunion Tea >
- September: An Ozark Farm Harvest Tea
- October: A Tea to Honor Our Ancestors (Dia de los Muertos)
- November: A Post Thanksgiving Tea
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afternoon tea and the
four seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall...
