44th Dessert Exchange - Sunday, May 18th 2pm

I am hosting the May dessert exchange at my house in Mount Prospect.
I would like to make it a classic tea party, so I will be making small finger sandwiches and salad (Please let me know if you have any food allergies, intolerances, etc.) I propose that everyone try to make something in little bites - cookies, cupcakes, mini cakes or pies, etc. If you don't want to go with the theme, that is fine, bring whatever you would like. As usual bring a couple of containers in which to take your share of dessert home.
I can have up to 12 people -so counting myself and Joel, there is room for 10.

1. Sue F
2. Joel F
3. Cathy2 - Canadian butter tarts
4. Pie Lady - Chocolate Orange Sponge Rounds or some form of madeleine
5. Ms Ingie - scones & ?
6. Irisarbor - shortbread fingers
7. Helen - bananna eggrolls
8. Irisarbor Mom - cinnamon coconut muffins
9. Dobra
10.
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Hi,

I plan to attend. It might happen I have to bow out due to a family issue, but a quick call just now indicated this may work.

Thanks for a lovely tea party theme.

Regards,

I love this idea. I will comb through my recipes for a cute addition. I even have a tiny hat to wear...

Would it be possible to bring a friend?

an evening of small bites is a great idea, sue. but i don't think i'll be able to make it. i'm moving that week, i hope, and will probably be insanely busy packing boxes.

Pie Lady - a friend is welcome
Just Joan - we will miss you. Hope your move goes smoothly.

There is nothing I like better than a tea party. I will break out the floral dress, gloves and requisite hat. What to make? I make lovely scones and will bring if you like. I'll also make a small bite dessert, just have to narrow it down.

I was thinking about making scones, but if you want to bring some, I will try to find some not ultra-pasteurized cream and make some clotted cream to go with them.

Whatever you'd like. I'm easy, not cheap, but easy.

I will be bringing Chocolate Orange Sponge Rounds or some form of madeleine, and my friend is not coming after all.

I will have to decline this one as its Frank's birthday.

I love this idea - I will wear a hat and make shortbread fingers

Hi,

I will make Canadian butter tarts. They are like mini pies about an inch in diameter or so.

Regards,

Boosting the signal on this - I still have room for some more people if anyone else wants to come.

Hi,

Helen will be joining us.

Thanks!

Regards,

suef wrote:Boosting the signal on this - I still have room for some more people if anyone else wants to come.

And can someone post pics same night please? I'm out of town.

Regrets

My Mom might join us if that's OK-

And can someone post pics same night please? I'm out of town.

...and please spare a thought for me as i lose my mind this weekend while i try to pack up my life's possessions. enjoy your tea and desserts- i wish i could join you. as soon as i'm unpacked , i'll volunteer to host. plenty of easy parking near my new place….

Hi,

Helen will bring dessert banana eggrolls.

Regards,

I have a bonus mini cinnamon coconut muffins
My mom may or may not bake...

I spoke with Dobra today and she expressed interest in attending.

The more the merrier

Looking forward to seeing you all Mom says she is baking Mandel Bred (Jewish biscotti)

I made Double Chocolate Banana Bread. Wanted to make mini tarts, but a bit overextended.

Does everyone realize today is at 2:00?

irisarbor wrote:Does everyone realize today is at 2:00?

Si and I was late due to having lost my keys.

I'm stuffed with delicious tea sandiwichs, tea and lots of dessert. Thanks again for hosting SueF, it was a marvelous event.

Regards,

Thanks to Sue & Joel for hosting! I love teas. What a good idea.

Thank you to Sue and Joel for hosting such a lovely Afternoon Tea. The weather was perfect and the spread was delectable.

I've got most of the photos, but didn't get all of the ladies in their hats. Would appreciate it if others would post photos that I don't have.


Our Hostess


Pie Lady and Cathy2


Finger Sandwiches - Salmon w/Vegan Caviar, Ham Salad and Chicken Salad (by SueF and JoelF)


Brie Bites by SueF and JoelF


Crumpets by SueF and JoelF


Apricot Scones by Ms. Ingie (of course my photo would be blurry; better mine than someone else.)


SueF's Chocolate Cookies with Peanut Butter Filling


Helen's Banana Egg Rolls and Cathy2's Canadian Butter Tartlets


IrisArbor's mom Betty's Chocolate Lace Cookies



IrisArbor's Chocolate Almond Shortbread and Mini Cinnamon Coconut Muffins


Pie Lady's Chocolate Orange Sponge Rounds


Ms. Ingie's Double Chocolate Banana Bread

I think this needs to be an annual event.

I look like the Mad Hatter's wife.

Here is my Mom and me (although you can barely see the veil of my hat, and a lovely teapot, and Sue's beautiful gloves in the background...)


We had a lovely time. Thank you to Sue and Joel; for hosting and making so many delicious treats.
Thanks everyone for all the lively conversation and the enjoyable company!