Whatever is Lovely, Tea Time

Our tea last week  was  so much fun.  
Friday morning the table was set, 

The hutch   housed the tea pots and  condiments 

  
The place settings were  awaiting  my  special friends  from church

I was  looking so forward for 10:30 to arrive!!!...  We were set to celebrate  Elevenses!

 The food  would be served from the parlor!

Well,  my dear guests arrived on time  and  the mood was set for a leisurely  respite from the  world's  stress and  troubles  as we  revelled in the spirit of love and  deep friendship!  

It was my joy to  in  any way I could lavish my dear companions with  many ideals I gleaned from Emilie Barnes book, If Teacups could Talk .  
The premise is  described in this quote, " Somehow, taking tea together encourages am atmosphere of intimacy when you slip off the timepiece in your mind, and cast your fate to the delight of tasty tea, tiny, food,  and thoughtful  conversation! "

Each participant had  a quote to read  spurring on the topic of setting aside  a  time to  set the mind of  beauty and  rest , and  sharing loving memories from our pasts . We  were so leisurely in our  gathering  it lasted until 2...  Lovely!!  

 Even though my knife skills could have been better, the food was  tasty and   and plentiful!

The cranberry-orange and walnut scones were a huge hit.. served with a mascarpone and  marmalade   cream,   they were  very good! 

 I just had a varied array of fresh tea bags so  ladies could choose between   caffeinated  and herbal offerings...  I  loved  the Irish Breakfast tea by Twinings!!!

Emilie in her book recommended an easy to bake cake  for  our  tea dessert...  it was  super easy...   and  so  rich only a smallish piece was  sufficient! 

My friend loved it so she went home and found it online as well!

https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/chocolate-pudding-cake/

Chocolate Pudding Cake

 

This Chocolate Pudding Cake the easiest cake recipe to make. There are only 4 ingredients! It is one of the best tasting chocolate cakes I have ever had.

Course: Dessert

Servings: 12 servings

1 Devil's Food cake mix dry

5 oz chocolate pudding mix cook and serve, not instant

3 cups milk

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Pour contents of cake mix box into a large bowl.

Stir dry pudding mix and milk together in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.

Fold cooked pudding into the dry cake mix.

Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

This cake is delicious served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Tea Time is  a wonderful time  to  ponder Philippians 4, What ever is lovely, think on these things!
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