A Mother’s Day Picnic with a Twist: An Afternoon Outdoor Tea Party | |||
Most countries set aside a day to honor Mom, that wonderful lady who feeds you, helps you with homework, drives you to activities, fixes your bumps and scrapes, and – regardless of your age – is your biggest supporter. In the United States, we’re fortunate to celebrate our Mother’s Day during the beautiful spring season when spending time outdoors is a treat in most parts of the country. |
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Many grateful kids and grandkids take mom out to brunch or to her favorite restaurant for a fancy dinner. But if your mother enjoys being outside in the fresh, fragrant spring air, why not consider an outdoor event this year? While conventional picnics or barbecues are always a lot of fun, think about doing something a bit more elegant to honor Mom, such as an outdoor tea party. Getting OrganizedHosting an outdoor tea party in your own backyard or elsewhere isn’t all that difficult. It just requires some advance planning to organize the menu and various other aspects of the event. Planning the Tea Party MenuTea parties are all about being dainty, even if there are men included, though these often work best for moms, daughters, and granddaughters. Tea, of course, is a must. You can serve several kinds, including “regular” orange pekoe tea as well as some fruity flavors. If your tea party is off the premises, you can carry this in a coffee tote or some other sort of insulated container. Use your best tea cups, if possible. For dessert, bite-size is best as well. Lemon bars, small pieces of pound cake garnished with strawberries and whipped cream, heart-shaped shortbread cookies, tiny vanilla cupcakes, and mini shortcakes are all a good choice. Here’s an easy recipe for some simple-to-make bite-size cheesecakes. NO-BAKE MINI CHEESECAKES (Makes 24) Pulse cookies in food processor to make crumbs. (Or crush in a plastic sandwich bag.) Line 24 mini muffin pans with paper liners and spoon a layer of cookie crumbs into each. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Beat in the sour cream and lemon juice until well combined, about 1 minute. Spoon the filling into the cups and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours or overnight. Top each cheesecake with a strawberry piece before serving. |
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Friday, May 06, 2011
Mother's Day Tea Party
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