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Food and Drink Paradise – Tea Party

December 27th, 2010
Do you have any new idea for a Wedding tea party or Birthday party? Are you looking for one?One student, Judy, was asking a cooking class teacher, whether she could give some advice and provide her some simple recipes for her up coming tea party.This is her first time organizing such a great gathering. She had never attended a wedding and Birthday party before. She had no confidence at all. Moreover, this is only her second cooking lesson."Well, I have to help her. I love to give her all my support"! The teacher said to the class.She started first with cocktail.Grapefruit CocktailIngredients 1 grapefruit (peeled) 1 egg white (beaten) 1 teaspoon sugar 50 ml sherry wine 1 cherryAction a. Slice the grapefruit, remove the seeds, and extract the juice. b. Pick a pretty glass, apply first the egg white, then the sugar, around the edge. c. Mix the juice with .. more»

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Cups, Saucers And Table Setting

December 26th, 2010
While you may not grab your best cup and saucer whenever you feel like a cup of tea, there are certainly times when you may want a matching set or two. For example, it does lend an air of gentility to set a table with matching cups and saucers when entertaining.However, it is not always as simple as it may sound to set a table properly for afternoon tea. One thing that many people fail to take into consideration is the actual table setting itself and how it appears. In order for your setting to really look as sophisticated as it should you need to give some thought to matching cups with other accessories. While most people realize that you should at least have a matching cup with a matching saucer there is more than that to consider.One thing to pay attention to particularly is the actual table cloth you .. more»

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3 Fun Games to Play at Your Next Tea Party

December 25th, 2010
Tea party games are always fun to plan. If you are looking for the best tea party games, you have come to the right place.The first game is called Teacup Swap. Any number of people can play Teacup Swap and everyone is a winner! To play, each person needs a teacup and saucer. Let guests know in your invitation that they need to bring a teacup and saucer or you can provide one for each person if your party budget allows it.When your guests arrive, have them place their teacups at their place setting or have them already arranged there if you are providing them.Invite all of your guests to admire each teacup and saucer set by walking around the table. When everyone has finished looking, ask the first guest to arrive to be the first to choose a teacup. Continue in the order that the guests arrived in, go .. more»

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Chocolate Brownies: For Your Kids

December 24th, 2010
We all like chocolates, especially the kids. In fact chocolate recipes are the best way to build relationships and store the good memories. You can prepare the chocolate recipes along with your children or surprise them on some special occasion you will instill in them a sense of being loved.I love cooking and when it involves chocolate, it's even better. If you like to make chocolate recipe, then you have come to the right page...as the article will give you an easy recipe to make a chocolate brownie. Your kids will definitely enjoy this chocolate recipe.You can enjoy the rich, dark chocolate brownie for your tea party or even as a dessert if served with a vanilla ice cream.The ingredients detail are as follows: 1 cup plain flour, ½ tsp baking soda, 2 cups dark chocolate, ½ cup butter, ¼ cup castor sugar, ¼ cup curds, 1 tsp vanilla essence .. more»

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Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes

December 24th, 2010
These gluten free cupcakes are not only delicious but pretty. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon tea party, these are sure to please even the people in your life who are not following a gluten free diet.Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream CupcakesIngredients2 cups strawberries, hulled - use divided1 cup superfine white rice flour1/3 cup potato starch(not potato flour)3 tablespoons tapioca starch1 teaspoon xanthan gum1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt - at room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract7 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 tablespoon shy of a stick) - at room temperature1 cup plus 4 teaspoons granulated sugar - use divided1 large egg - at room temperature2 large egg whites - at room temperature1 cup cold heavy whipping creamDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup standard sized muffin pans with paper liners.Reserve 3 or 4 of the .. more»

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Tea Party Ideas

December 23rd, 2010
One of those things that make life more special will have to be tea parties. This is because a calm and serene mood goes with the occasion that brings warmth to every household that hosts the party. Tea parties were birthed by house wives who used to come together to share cookies and compare notes as they chatted away. Tea in itself has been a source of comfort and luxury to the world for many years. Therefore, nothing rivals a good old tea party and the best thing is that you can host your very own tea party without any major hassles but, you need tea party ideas to guide you into making good decisions to see a bucketful tea event. Firstly, you might have never hosted a tea party but, you might have attended one. Your tea party ideas will begin from what you have seen.The first thing is .. more»

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