Tea for Two, or Three

 One way to have fun during cold and gray winter is to occasionally entertain.  

There is something  extremely pleasing, even therapeutic, about planning a luncheon or dinner for friends and family members.

 The planning that goes into having a luncheon for guests is a big part of  entertaining. 

 It's fun to choose what to serve, buy ingredients, and make everything as tasty as possible.

Recently, there was a post Valentine luncheon for a dear sister and cousin.

Shrimp with cocktail sauce, always delicious, came first.  

 Then there were bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches on sourdough bread. 

Everyone drank hot red raspberry tea.

New York cheesecake and heart-shaped cookies with red jam in the middle served as dessert.

 Everything looked nice on Old Country Roses dishes and cups. 

 That's a totally favorite dish pattern since it's so classic and elegant. 

Welcoming guests, making them feel loved and special, is one way to make any day better as well as to spread a little love. 

The world needs that.

 

Tea for Two or Three

While still putting Christmas decor away, Valentine decorations starting coming out.

What better time for a tea for two or three friends from high school?

It had been more than 50 years----yes!  50 ---- since we had gotten together as a threesome.

Rosemary brought a sumptuous strawberry cream cake and Patti brought a ton of gifts since we hadn't had a chance to exchange during the Christmas holiday.

My favorite and very precious Old Country Roses dishes and cups looked pretty against the white lace tablecloth on the kitchen table.

A lighted candle on a Victorian-looking holder with hanging crystals and a fresh rose with baby's breath added to the ambiance.

Passion tea went perfectly with the cake!

Best of all were the memories shared as well as being with dear, old friends who, so far, have withstood the test of time.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF TEA?