When you’re looking for original tea party ideas and want something simple, delicious and wholesome to serve alongside the traditional tea sandwich and scones, this all new Healthy Honey Summer Slice is the exciting new tea party food to include on the menu. And just because it’s called a ‘summer’

  You DO know cupcakes have become very popular, don’t you? And wouldn’t they be a fabulous addition to a tea party? I sure think so. I enjoyed finding the photo-rich blog, Cupcakes Take the Cake, filled with inspiration for these diverse little cakes.  It amazes me how creative and

I stumbled across Tea in My Cup the other day and wanted to be sure to let you know about it. Alice from Pennsylvania provides step-by-step themed guides for planning an afternoon tea, focusing on “Afternoon Tea Party Menus, Tea Party Themes, Tea Party Recipes, and Tea Party Ideas.” This

Has a set table become a lost art in your home? How far do you take setting the table on a daily basis? If you eat with children or alone, do you not bother? During January, the number one viewed article on this site was viewed over 900 times. More

Today during my online perusals, I found a few items I wanted to pass on. Celestial Seasonings seems to be working hard to stay competitive as the specialty tea market grows. Regular readers of TPG know I’m not a big fan of grocery store tea bags. I went to their

I like to think America’s classic holiday is not just about relishing in our riches. That in the midst of our ‘fullness’ we know how different our life would be if there had not been a band of religious idealists seeking freedom to raise their children without the shadow of

Every year I aspire to be one of those homemakers who prepares for the holidays all year long. And every year, I do nothing about this time of year until August. In August I start to worry and roll ideas around in my head. But mostly I worry. Then I

My definition is food that: is seasonal. smells great. warms me in winter and cools me in summer. only has one or two ingredients not on my staples list. This way I don’t spend too much and feel too guilty to enjoy it. This week my five planned dinners are:

Garrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic guest-blogged this recipe at Simply Recipes this week and I didn’t want any of you to miss it. ‘Tis the Season! I love biscotti because it has no fat (unless you dip it in chocolate, of course) and is full of crunch, a fabulous choice

Since discovering my love for tea, like many new hobbyists, I set out to learn who else loved tea. My exploring led me to discover tea houses, events, retailers, and publications. This included the publication, The Tea House Times. The Tea House Times and its proprietor, Lady Gayle stood out

In my articles section, you’ll find “A Tea Party’s Most Important Ingredient“. If you read it, you’ll learn that I believe the beverage you serve is more important than the food you serve. HOWEVER, the food runs a close second, especially if serving tea is your business. Over vacation, I

While spending time at the lake today, I spoke with a woman who gave up coffee starting last weekend. She shared with me her need to completely get off caffeine. I told her about my four best-selling herb blends and offered her some samples. Approaching forty years old, I often

Over the life of this blog, my plan is to gather some of the best tea party recipes from many sources here at Tea Party Girl and organize them into menus for your use. I personally, do not enjoy baking, as explained here~but many lovers of tea do bake and

I love tea parties. But, I don’t like to cook and I REALLY don’t like to bake. AND I’m a food snob (from California, love Alice Waters, you get the drill). If you read my article, “A Tea Party’s Most Important Ingredient” you’ll learn the answer is the tea. HOWEVER,