Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Dessert and Tea

a beautiful tea party with my beloved ladies... a sumptuous buffet of savories and sweets...
roses always make a party special...

a display of tea cup treasures...

my favorite tea cup ~ with adorable feet...
a present from my sister ~ that is why I love it...

I love lusterware tea cups ~ gorgeous...

faith tea cup with a golden spoon...
china spoons make everything exquisite...
it is all in the details...

glass spoons are my passion...
a itsy-bitty Royal Doulton Old Country Roses tea pot...
a gift from my grandmother...the Nana of my life...
Here is a refreshing dessert you are sure to love!
One of our ladies, Toni, shared this treat -
and it was a delighful hit!
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Dessert Grapes

3 lbs. grapes
(1/2 green & 1/2 red)
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
1/2 c sugar
1 t vanilla

Mix together cream cheese and sour cream until well blended.
Add vanilla and sugar - mix well and fold in grapes.
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TOPPING:
1 c. crushed pecans
1/4 c. brown sugar
Mix together and sprinkle on grapes.
Chill and serve in a pretty glass bowl.
so many delectable things to choose from...
where to start...
I am linking to the following Tea PartiesTuesday Tea Party
hosted by Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen
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Tea Cup Tuesday
hosted by Martha @ Martha's Favorites
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a shared meme hosted by Wanda @ The Plumed Pen
and Pamela @ A Breath of Fresh Air
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Tea Time Tuesday

11 comments:

  1. My oh my, Concetta!

    I am utterly transfixed with pure delight at the sight of your beautiful teatime vignette and array of lovely foods, tea dishes and flowers, all so artfully and prettily arranged!..,Wow!

    Thanks so much for your kind words and also for joining in with the fun of our several tea parties to help celebrate yet another wonderful; 'Tuesday and Wednesday Teatime In Blogland' my dear lady!..,

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  2. Hello Concetta :) What a lovely Tea Tablescape you have set for all of us ladies! Everything looks so wonderful; beautiful teacups, teapots, roses, and the delicious food!! Fabulous

    Happy Teacup Tuesday!!

    Warmest, Brenda

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  3. Oh my word Concetta! What an exquisite tablescape! Your teacups are gorgeous, they take my breath away! Thank you for the wonderful recipe too.

    I am happy I found my way to your blog!

    Nancy

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  4. Roses are a favorite of mine too. Such a wonderful array of tea treasures and sweets to go with. Thank you for including recipes. I saw the tilapia recipe as well. Simple but flavourful!
    I love your collection of spoons. not sure I have seen glass spoons before. I will have fun looking for them.
    Have a blessed week. Pam

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  5. Hi Concetta!
    Oh my you sure do know how to host one grand teaparty!
    The food has me gaining weight just looking at it :-)
    I do not have any lusterware teacups but am going to hunt some down as they are gorgeous!
    Thank you for sharing a cup of tea with us!!
    Hugs and Smiles,
    Lynn

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  6. Hi Concetta: Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tea pot and cups. It is so beautiful. I just love the one with the tea set on top of the lid. I can't wait to see what you will share next week. Blessings, Martha

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  7. What a gorgeous tea table! All your tea pots and tea cups are beautiful! Thank you so much for showing this to us today.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  8. Oh my this china is so beautiful! Lovely setting.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  9. Your tea party looks lovely and what beautiful teawares you have. All the cups and saucers are gorgeous and that food - yummy. Thanks for the grape salad recipe - I've never tried this.

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  10. Beautiful teacups. Your lusterware is truly a star and I absolutely LOVE the china spoons. It was a delight to read and view your post thins morning, lovely photos. Take care.

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  11. My dearest Concetta - I need time with you and all this lucious food! Let's set a date again. I have found more goodies for you to serve with.

    Love Ya, Boncetta

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