Thursday, January 04, 2007

Priceless: The company of my 7 yr old niece, at the Adolphus Hotel for a high tea service

Veronica Ann Beagle

First Course
~ Green Tea Tropical ~Guava, banana, pineapple, strawberry and other tropical fruits blended with Japan, China and Taiwan green teas. This sweet cup yields an extraordinary smooth finish.
Deluxe Open Faced Finger Sandwiches
Egg Salad on Sun dried Tomato Brioche
Mini Croissant with Grilled Chicken Salad
English Cucumber with Boursin Cream Cheese on Panbello Bread
Fresh Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomato, Balsamic Reduction, and Fresh Basil
Asparagus Cream Cheese with Prosciutto and Roasted Portabella Mushroom on Rye
English Scones with Devonshire Cream and Marmalade
Tea Cookies, Strawberries

Second Course
~ Orange Jasmine ~Orange slices, jasmine blossoms and other fruits blended with Ceylon and China black teas. A dark, rich, spirited cup. .
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Miniature Pastries, Treats and Confections

Third Course
~ Pear Caramel ~Washington state pears blended with Ceylon and China black tea and sweet caramel.
Assorted Chocolate Truffles
You wear velvet, and heels and sparkly tops. The piano player tickles the ivories to the notes of the nutcracker. The teas do not come in bags, and the sugar does come in lumps! An afternoon of a lifetime :)