Run for the Roses { tea party treats }

Our annual tea party was held on Mother's Day weekend.

This years theme was 

Run for the Roses.

I had several ideas for decorating the table however after consulting with Miss E I finally decided on two dozen red Roses. I put a dozen in the middle and 6 in each mint julep cup on the sides.

In keeping with the Kentucky Derby theme I decided the menu should be based on traditional southern food and popular derby fare. I also tried to incorporate edible roses as much as possible.  

All of the 
Savories 
were Gluten Free except for the 
miniature Kentucky Hot Browns and the Country Ham Scones.

Benedictine Tea Sandwiches 

on 

Pumpernickel and Country White breads.

SWEETS

LEMON BARS { gluten free }
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES { gluten free }

SOUTHERN BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS 

{ regular & gluten free }

KENTUCKY DERBY CUPCAKES

 TARTLETS

3 LAYER CHOCOLATE, WHITE ALMOND ROSE CAKE

not pictured
KENTUCKY BOURBON BUTTER BUNDTLETS

{ gluten free }

 BEVERAGES

HOT TEA

mint & earl grey

ICED TEA

Happy Monday!