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July 2019 - A Summer Cherry Berry Tea

7/1/2019

3 Comments

 
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A petite serving of Summer Pudding with freshly whipped cream on vintage china
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We caught the best of summer cherry and berry seasons by celebrating these delicious fruits with a Summer Tea Party for sixteen friends and family. Rose and I brought her June Cherry Tea menu from last month’s blog to life, with a few additions. Her original menu is in cherry red, with the additional items in black:


 
Savories:
 
European Cheese Assortment with Fresh Cherries, Almonds and Wheat Meal Biscuits
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
Best Summer Tomato Sandwiches

Deviled Eggs
Herb and Green Onion Individual Frittatas
Cherry Salsa, Blackberry Salsa and Corn Chips
 
Scones:
 
Cream Scones with Cherries and Blackberries
Lemon Curd and Clotted Cream
 
Sweets:
 
Black Forest Brownies
Warm Cherry-Almond Tart

Summer Pudding with Whipped Cream
Brambleberry Miniature Cupcakes
(Find the recipes for Black Forest Brownies and Warm Cherry Almond Tart on Rose’s June 2019 blog: https://www.myteaplanner.com/tea-travels---roses-blog)
 
Beverages:
 
Yorkshire Gold Hot Tea

Sparkling Wine, Rosé, Martinelli’s Sparkling Blush, Strawberry Lemonade 


Setting our tea party at lunchtime, we included additional savory items. Inviting more guests let us happily add more desserts. Several winemakers were in the group, so we added rosé wine and sparkling wine to the beverage menu along with non-alcoholic choices for all.
 
Gifted with two whole flats of amazing Driscoll berries by my wonderful sister, Tiffany, we were really able to load our menu with berry flavor at the height of their season. The sweet-tart flavor of blackberries is highlighted in a fresh salsa with the addition of jalapeno, diced red onion, fresh cilantro, lime zest and juice.
Rose found a recipe for an old British dessert, Summer Pudding, traditionally a mixture of fresh berries and white bread. This recipe substituted lady fingers for the usual white bread, a marked improvement.  Summer Pudding is made when fruit is at its best, and is simple to assemble and hugely delicious. We used a mixture of chopped cherries, raspberries, and blackberries. Freshly whipped cream is the perfect accompaniment. ​
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Martinelli’s new Sparkling Blush:  a blend of apple juice with a hint of raspberry juice
Driscoll berries, courtesy of Tiffany Pedulla, our favorite berry farmer!
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Vintage blue willow teapot with garden roses, and embroidered “M” tea cozy
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Sunny skies over the buffet table, featuring front to back: cheese and cracker assortment, sandwiches, salsas, deviled eggs, herby frittatas, cherry and blackberry scones, brambleberry cupcakes, cherry-almond tart, black forest brownies, lemon curd, and clotted cream.
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Brambleberry miniature cupcakes from Buttercup Cakes in Santa Cruz, California, looking a little melty in the warm sunshine
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Tiffany, Kathleen, and Rose, under the plum tree
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Cucumber and tomato sandwiches, on the two-tiered server with cherry salsa and blackberry salsa
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Freshly ironed cherry linens awaiting the party 
3 Comments
Marny
7/2/2019 12:27:07 pm

OH! MY! GOODNESS! And that, my dear cuz, says it all, except (and there's always an exception in life), that I wish I had been there to join you all in this most festive tea!

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Rudy Pedulla
7/9/2019 10:51:39 am

Thanks for the record and reminder of a great party. Your blog is beautiful, with such fine photographs. Everything was gorgeous, but I especially enjoyed the photo of three of my very favorite women. Thanks for staging the party. Bless you!

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Merlina Phillips
7/30/2019 01:51:12 pm

Cherry tea looked lovely and delicious.You ladies are so creative.

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  • Home
  • About/Blog
    • Who We Are
    • Our Credentials
    • Tea Travels - Rose's Blog
    • Cakes and Tea - Kathleen's Blog
    • Contact Us
  • The Tea Book
    • The Road Back to Civilization
    • A Brief History of Tea
    • Philosophy of Tea >
      • Harmony
      • Humility
      • Respect
      • Creativity
    • Guidelines for the Host/Hostess >
      • Gathering and Greeting
      • Sharing Stories
      • Sharing Food
      • Sending the Guests Home
    • Guidelines for the Guest >
      • Respect Your Hostess/Host
      • Bring a Gift if You Wish
      • Practice Humility
      • Monitor Your Conversation
      • Arrive with a Grateful Attitude
      • Help if Help is Needed
      • Do Not Criticize
      • Leave Gracefully
      • Send a Thank You Note
    • A Checklist for Planning a Tea Party
    • Teas of the World and How to Make Tea >
      • A Sampling of Teas
      • Herbal Teas and Tisanes
      • How to Make Tea
      • Making Iced Tea
      • Tea Concentrate
      • Brewing Tea for a Crowd
    • Tea Utensils and Accessories >
      • Tea Kettle
      • Tea Pot
      • Tea Cozy
      • Teacups
      • Plates
      • Silverware
      • Teacart
      • Tea Strainer
      • Tea Infuser
      • Three-Tiered Server
      • Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl
      • Cake Pedestal
      • Trifle Bowl
      • Jam Pots
      • Serving Dishes, Platters, and Trays
      • Silver Tea Set or Silver Tray
      • Linens
      • Kitchen Equipment for Food Preparation
    • Tea Menu Basics >
      • Sandwiches and Savories
      • Savory Spreads and Dips
      • Scones and Tea Breads >
        • About Lemons
    • Afternoon Tea and the Four Seasons >
      • A Spring Tea
      • An Outdoor Summer Tea
      • An Autumn Afternoon Tea
      • A Winter Afternoon Tea
    • A Calendar of Tea Parties >
      • 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 >
        • Lemon Yogurt Wedding Cake
      • July: A Picnic Tea
      • August: A Family Reunion Tea >
        • A North American Family Reunion Tea
        • An Eastern Mediterranean Family Reunion Tea
        • A Kosher Family Reunion Tea
        • A Scandinavian 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
      • December: A Christmas Tea >
        • In Defense of Fruitcake: Fruitcakes and Candied Fruit
    • A World of Tea Parties >
      • A Chinese Dim Sum Tea
      • A Portuguese Tea
      • A Classic British Afternoon Tea
      • An Indian Chai Party
      • A California Tea
      • A Hawaiian Tea
      • An Italian Tea
      • An American Southern Tea
      • A Russian Tea
      • A French Afternoon Tea
      • A Kosher Tea with Tradional Jewish Foods
    • Afternoon Tea for Special Occasions >
      • An Afternoon Tea for Children
      • A Tea for Our Elders
      • A Honey Bee Tea in the Garden
      • An Urban Tea on the Go
      • Tea for One
      • Afternoon Tea for a Large Group
      • A Vegan Tea
      • A Rose Tea
  • Purchase Recipes
  • Resources
    • Bibliography and Resources
    • Menu and Recipe Index
    • Commercial Food Products
    • Glossary