Lovely Lavender Afternoon Tea

A bouquet of fresh lavender is not what you expect to see 'chilling' in the fridge, unless of course it's the day for the Lavender Afternoon Tea. This past June Sweet Remembrances hosted a lovely lavender tea, where all things lavender comprised the menu, including the table settings and the tea list.

A refreshing Southern Lavender Lemonade (a recipe from Tea Time Magazine) was offered to each guest in addition to their own personal pot of tea. The salad featured mixed salad greens topped with a medley of sweet summer berries, Feta cheese and a lavender balsamic vinaigrette.

The sandwich course included Sliced Turkey with lavender honey butter, Lavender Hummus and shredded carrot rounds, Pork Tenderloin with lavender blueberry conserve, Mint & Lavender Cucumber Sandwich, Lavender Artichoke Frittata, and a petite Lavender Meatball all garnished with a fresh sprig of lavender. 

This colorful plate held a Lavender Cream heart shaped scone with sweet cream and strawberry jelly, and a Lavender Blueberry Muffin, all served alongside some fresh berries 'n lavender syrup.

Dessert included a Lemon Lavender Shortbread sandwich cookie, a Lavender Truffle from Brittle Bark our local chocolatier, and a Lavender Orange Cake with Blackberry Cream.

Whether it's in the fridge, on the plate, or in the garden, we love lavender! The beautiful gray foliage and long purple spikes are a welcome attraction to the bumblebees, and the fragrant purple blossoms add a touch of whimsey to a garden bouquet. Whether used as a moth repellent, personal fragrance, or in culinary recipes, it is an herb with many purposes.