There used to be a Tea Room in Roswell, Georgia called Mittie’s that was known for their Cherry Blue Chicken Salad. I only visited once, but have never forgotten this yummy take on chicken salad! With the Fourth of July holiday approaching I was thinking about a tea menu using the colors red, white & blue and remembered this chicken… Read More
Archives for June 2016
STOP!! Don’t Toss that Chickpea Liquid!! VEGAN Meringues!
Did you know that the liquid drained from a can of garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas) can be whipped into a beautiful vegan meringue?! When I came across Alton Brown’s recipe for Magical Mystery Meringues, I was blown away!! Aqua is Latin for water and faba is Latin for bean. Aquafaba isliquid drained from a can of garbanzo beans, and this liquid can bewhipped and… Read More
Pimiento Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Are you one of those people who have never tried homemade Pimiento Cheese? I was…then one day I made some myself and was hooked!! Since then I’ve made these tea sandwiches for lots of tea parties and they always get rave reviews!! All you need are 4 simple ingredients – sharp cheddar cheese, mayo, green onion and a jar of pimientos!`Simply… Read More
Cream Tea Scones with Blackberry Whipped Cream
Today I want to show you how to turn a plain scone into a really pretty treat that looks fancy but is so easy! I used King Arthur Flour’s recipe for Cream Tea Scones, baked them in a mini bunt pan, and filled them with Blackberry Whipped Cream! I have a passion for “pretty baking” and am always trying to turn my… Read More
How to Make Pretty Tea Sandwiches using Cookie Cutters
Hello Friends!! Today I want to give you some ideas and inspiration for making tea sandwiches!! To make really cute tea sandwiches you just need a few cookie cutters and some simple ingredients!! We’re sort of going “Linzer Cookie Style” by making a pretty window in the top slice of our sandwich! It helps to have cookie cutters of various… Read More
Welcome! I’m Jina, the Baker, Photographer and Afternoon Tea Caterer behind Pink Piccadilly Pastries! I’m here to share sweet, simple & Tried & True Recipes & Tips for Afternoon Teas.