Monday, August 31, 2015

A Tale of Two Tea Times

In 2010, my friend and I attended the Bronte Historical Society's annual "Tea on the Bluffs"--a fundraising event held on the Bronte Bluffs overlooking Lake Ontario.

Isn't the duck teapot adorable?

 Our tea was served with strawberry shortcake...

...and a bite-sized brownie containing peanuts. This was it?!?
To our dismay, there were no nut-free options available so my friend, who has a peanut allergy, didn't get a sweet treat. The Tea on the Bluffs had a pleasant ambiance, but left our appetites unsatisfied.

So we went to the nearby Tea Room by Country Fare where we enjoyed a proper afternoon tea.

We were definitely full by the time we finished the yummy scones, lemon squares and brownies!
 


I'm joining the following parties this week:

21 comments:

  1. Yum, what a great tearoom and Tea!

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  2. Hi Margie, I'm so glad that you and your friend found a wonderful tea room with such fabulous food to enjoy. The tiered tray and the pretty pedestal made for such a lovely presentation!

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  3. Hi Margie: The table and food looks amazing. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  4. Hi Margie,
    The tea treats at the Country Fare look wonderful. I would love to try every sweet on that plate! The Tea on the Bluffs teacup is beautiful! So glad your friend was able to get her fill at one of the Teas. Thanks for sharing with us and enjoy your week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  5. Fabulous. I would enjoy tea on the bluffs. Have a great week.

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  6. Oh wonderful! I wish I had been able to attend with you! What a wonderful tea party! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  7. Now that second tea was a proper yummy tea.

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  8. Oh that tea at the Country Fare looks scrumptious. Very proper and beautiful indeed.

    Have a lovely week.

    Janet

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  9. Lovely tea, and yes, the duck teapot is adorable!

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  10. Mmm... everything looks delicious and so pretty! The lovely tea cups caught my eye and yes, the duck tea pot is darling! Enjoy the first day of September, sweet friend.!

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  11. So glad you and your friend had a wonderful tea at the tea room. The best part the Bronte tea was the duck teapot. The tea food and treats was amazing. Please, come visit my Lemon Zest post this week!
    Have a great week!

    Pam

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  12. I really like the setting of the tea on the bluffs and the cute duck teapot too. Glad you were able to enjoy your "second course" at a tearoom. Such generous portions!

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  13. Thank you, Margie, for the weekly dose of delight and beauty! Wonderful images.
    Have a lovely week!

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  14. Beautiful! Now I want to go back to Ontario, lol...
    No tea shops like that in NB... I haven't found one at least. The tea cups are pretty and the food looks delicious. I'm glad you found a nut free tea place for your friend. :-)
    Maya: Tea in Sidi Bou Said

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  15. Margie, everything is gorgeous, and I love, love, love that duck teapot! :)

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  16. I'm surprised at such meagre fare from a horticultural society. Gardeners like to eat, especially sweets and the teas up our way are plentiful with sandwiches and goodies.
    The duck teapot is a nice touch of whimsy.
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Margie.

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  17. I smiled...at the difference between the two tea servings! The second one looks delish!

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  18. I think you had a good plan! Afternoon Tea is such a wonderful event and so relaxing. Your food items looked lovely. I am so glad you shared!

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  19. Two tea's in one day! I think that is wonderful? I have the same blue duck teapot! My hubby gave me it years ago.

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  20. Two tea's in one day! I think that is wonderful? I have the same blue duck teapot! My hubby gave me it years ago.

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  21. How fun! I love going to tea rooms with friends....Christine

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