It's really just about the scones!

I am born with the need to be the hostess. 

If you ask me "what should I bring?"  I am going to tell you, "nothing."

When you come to my house, you are coming to relax, not to work before you get here.  

But, in the past few years, 10 to be exact, I have had to put hostessing on hold to raise my family.

Still raising them but the bug to entertain still bites once in a while.

And once in a while, I start to itch.

My dear friends and neighbors, L and J share the same birthday.  

So, I hostessed an afternoon tea.

With 2 babies at my feet.

Because I just can't sit down and stare at my babies like I should.

I am a busy body.

So, I give you...Tea for Three

Sunlit, sweet and serene.

Flowers graciously provided by the adjoining neighborhood florist.  Aka, the lilac bushes so laden that they dip right in through your open window when you drive up in the dead of night.  I just happen to have a pair of garden shears that were a little hungry.

Pre-guest appetizers.

Cheese plate with crackers and balsamic strawberry crustini.

My guests arrive and we chat about the weather, pollen and then giggle.

And if anybody knows tea, they know the scones are what we have tea for.

Oh, the scones!!!  Rosemary scones.

With Devonshire Cream, lime curd mousse and homemade blackberry peach jam.  

Every bite was pure heart-wrenching bliss.  I am telling you...these scones will literally kill you. They are that good.  They are that GREAT!!  And because I love ya...recipe is at the bottom of the  post.

And for brunch?
Chocolate Intensity Bites with fresh blackberry
Lemon Poppyseed Mini Muffns (oh who am I kidding, everything was mini)
Avacado & Egg Finger Sandwiches
Mexican Quiche
Caramel Fondant Creams
& fresh fruit

Everything was so amazing that we barely drank our tea.  The tea?  Don't even remember the flavor.  Just watered down grass clipping to me.

Just an excuse to have scones.

Tatum got to reap the benefits of leftovers.

We serve those we love.  J & L, you have been served!!

Tea is just plain, honest to goodness, clean, delicious fun.

Try it sometime.

With these scones only.  

Rosemary "Rockstar" Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, baking powder, rosemary, salt, and butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Gradually stir in the cream until the mixture forms a dough. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 3/4-inch thick, 10-inch circle. Cut like a pizza into 6 large triangles and put on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Transfer the cooked scones onto a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes or just eat fresh and hot out of the oven.