Photography by John O’Hagan • Photo Styling by Courtni Bodiford • Food Styling by Katie Moon Dickerson • Recipe Development by Kathleen Kanen
Escape to the verdant outdoors for scones, savories, and sweets that artfully resemble the beauty of nature’s splendor.
To accompany the floral fare of this afternoon tea, these lovely choices from Simpson & Vail are sure to delight. Order by phone at 800-282-8327 or online at svtea.com.
Scone Course:
Commence the glorious garden tea with our sumptuous Lemon, Lavender & White Chocolate Scones paired with Jane Austen’s Black Tea Blend.
Savories Course:
For the savories course, serve guests China Zi Ya Purple Bud Black Tea with refreshing Chilled Asparagus, Leek & Watercress Soup; Curried Ham Salad & Pineapple Flower Sandwiches; and Carrot, Radish & Mint Flower Sandwiches.
Sweets Course:
Conclude the elegant affair with our Rose Petal & Raspberry Jam Spritz Cookies, Coconut Tartlets, and Citrus Bars. Pair these lovely sweets with a cup of Forget-Me-Not Black Tea.
Resources:
Schumann-Bavaria SCH2 teapot; Schumann-Bavaria Empress Dresden Flowers handled cake plate, 3-tiered serving tray, and 13-inch oval handled bowl; Franconia-Krautheim & Adelburg Dresden Flowers footed cup and saucer set, salad plates, and soup bowl and saucer set; Lenox Royal Arcade accent luncheon plate; Bernardaud Pompadour covered sugar bowl and creamer; Kirk Stieff Old Maryland-Engraved hollow butter spreader, teaspoon, salad fork, and demitasse spoon from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Tablecloth (no longer available) from April Cornell, 888-332-7745, aprilcornell.com. Vessel for flowers, bowl for condiments, water glasses, and antique linens from private collection. Location courtesy of Edith Lyon.
