Monday, June 10, 2019

The Queen's Tea

Celebrations over the weekend featured an afternoon tea in honour of Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of her 93rd birthday. The menu began with a recipe from Eating Royally (Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen) by Darren McGrady, a Pear and Pecan Salad with an assortment of toppings including fresh pear, parmesan cheese, fresh basil in a balsamic dressing. Lots of good flavor.

The sandwich assortment included an Apple, Carrot & Cheese Sandwich on Raisin Bread, Petite Red Radish Sandwich, 1953 Coronation Chicken Salad, Roast Beef & Tomato with Onion and Chive Spread on Puff Pastry rounds, and a Tomato Basil Pesto Cheese Crostini.

For the scone course, we served Rhubarb Pecan Bread (local, organic and seasonal rhubarb), and a Cream Scone (made from a recipe from the Claridge Hotel in London) with a variety of fresh fruit.

Dessert included a petite icing rose atop a Pineapple Pecan Cupcake, Coconut Lime Shortbread, and White Chocolate Raspberry Cookie. There was also a Raspberry Shrub and Chardonnay Spritzer to toast the Queen.                           Long Live the Queen! Long May She Reign!