Coffee, Tea, Wine and FLOODS!

Okay so I have been MIA for a minute!  The flood swept into town the first week of the month and wrecked havoc on my schedule and focus! 

But good news...I AM BACK!!!

So I have been toying with the idea of how to host my second tea party event.  I have a few themes that I have been throwing around.  The first was a retreat/shopping experience to coincide with the holidays.  The second was not actually a tea party but a wine tasting (still one of my preferred beverages :-D) with bite sized finger foods.  The third idea was a crafting event where the ladies put their creativity to use by designing their own hat for the occasion.  The first 2 ideas are perfect for the holiday season but the third will more likely be more appropriate for the spring.  The year is winding down fast so I need to make a decision quick!

If you have a preference of what kind of event I should host next please let me know.  I would LOVE your input!  What event would you prefer?

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!