Sugared Black Raspberry Tea Cookies

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I wish I could take credit for these tasty morsels, but alas, I cannot. My friend found this amazing recipe on AllRecipes.com and made them for our co-hosted tea party. They were sugary morsels of bliss with their crunchy sugared outsides, soft insides speckled with mini chocolate chips and of course the black raspberry jelly over the top. Mmmm… Good!

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Tea Sandwiches (x3)

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More dishes from my friend and my tea party… Thank you Epicurious (as usual) for providing more yummy recipes!

I set out to make just one vegetarian sandwich, and yet I ended up making three different varieties. That’s what happens when you give an indecisive, food loving girl too many good choices!  I was very pleased with all three. They were each unique in their own way, still holding true to the light tea sandwich theme. They all were devoured by all in attendance.  I would make them again, for sure!

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Zucchini and Goat Cheese Soup with Herbs

Zucchini Goat Cheese Soup

In preparation for a tea party my friend and I were hosting together, I was browsing some blogs and Tastespotting to see what I could find. Tastespotting never disappoints and once again provided me with this gorgeous inspiration. This picture of a zucchini soup caught my eye since it looked like a perfect addition to my tea menu. I followed the link.

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