National Coffee Day!!!

I know it's almost dinner time but I couldn't let the day go by without acknowledging that today is reserved for one of my favorite beverages:  COFFEE!!!

This week my favorite flavor accent has been hazelnut!  Yummy!  Yesterday I had the pumpkin spice coffee from Starbucks and it was AMAZING!  What's your favorite flavor accent to your coffee?

Lazy Cucumber Sandwiches

The only non negotiable item that I insisted in for my tea party was cucumber sandwiches.  Because the menu wasn't finalized til the last minute I had to come up with something quick.  Here is the recipe I used:

Ingredients:
Cucumbers - peeled and cut into thin slices
Favorite Sandwich Bread
Cream Cheese Spread (I used the garden veggie flavor)

 Cut cucumbers into thin slices and place on paper towel.  Let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours (or overnight) so that the excess water drains. This step is of course optional if you are really being lazy.  But do this so the cucumbers don't make the bread soggy.

Spread each slice of bread with cream cheese.  Layer cucumbers on one slice of bread and then cover with other slice.  If your are truly being lazy then stop ight there and eat up.  If serving them I suggest maybe removing the crusts and then cut sandwich into desired shape (I usually do squares or triangles).

Enjoy!

Kiki's 1st Tea Party

Hosted my first tea party today.  Whew!  Let me tell you it was a lot harder that I anticipated but thanks to family and friends it all came together and worked out.

The Menu was kind of last minute (really last minute) but the guests seem to enjoy it:

Assorted Mini Cupcakes
Brownie Bites
Key Lime Cheese Cake Squares
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Mini Quiches
Pinwheels
Assorted Cookies
Assorted Teas

My plan was to just order some platters from Publix but my finances decided otherwise so I had to make do with what I could find at Walmart.  Overall it was a good time.  I definitely learned a lesson in planning and communication.  Next event will be 10 times better!

Hi and Welcome!!!

Hi my name is Kiki and I love coffee and tea!  I also love all the things that go with it!  Like chatting and eating sweet and savory treats that pair oh so nicely with my favored beverages.  Whether hot or cold, decaf or fullcaf, I love them equally! 

I love tea and coffee so much I decided to host my very first tea party!  I have invited about 30-40 friends and associates to Sunday afternoon tea!  Most don't know what to expect and I am oh so excited!  I can't wait!!!

Of course I will share all of the details of this event!  I am sure if you are reading this you are just as excited as I am about these wonderful beverages!  I will do my best to keep you all updated on my beverages of choice!  Stay tuned!