Peter Rabbit's Birthday Party Tea

Guests gathered in the tea room this past Sunday to celebrate Peter Rabbit's birthday. Although written in 1893, the tale of this mischievous bunny, authored by Beatrix Potter, was not published as a book until 1902. In celebration of this famous rabbit, we welcomed guest chef Faith Cohick to present her themed tea to honor Peter Rabbit. 

Rabbits perched upon each table, and could be found tucked around the tea room. Menus announced what each course held.

The first course featured Mrs. McGregor's Special Salad with Mixed Greens, Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, and Feta Cheese topped with a Fresh Lemon Hone Vinaigrette. Bottomless pots of tea were served throughout the day.

Savories and Sandwiches included Benjamin Bunny's Balsamic Blackberry Tart with whipped ricotta, Jemima Puddle-Duck's Carrot Cake Sandwich on Cinnamon Swirl Bread, Mr. Tod's Zucchini Herb Bites, Peter's Radish Petal Sandwich with Pepper Spread, Mrs. Tittlemouse's Sun Dried Tomato, Parmesan and Basil Whirls, and Samuel Whisker's Spinach and Artichoke Crostini.

The scone course included Miss Moppet's Blueberry Lemon Scone and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's White Chocolate Vanilla Scone served with Peach Jam and Devonshire Cream and fresh fruit.

 The dessert plate held Mrs. Rabbit's Mini Bundt Carrot Spice Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing (complete with birthday candle), Flopsy's Chocolate Raspberry Cream Tart, and an Almond Bunny Sugar Cookie.

Special thanks to Faith Cohick for coordinating and hosting this special birthday party in honor of Peter Rabbit. We look forward to welcoming Faith as our returning Guest Chef in June. The next themed tea (already sold out) is a "Passport to Africa". We can't wait to experience her creative interpretation for this event!