Purple and Pearls

Usually for my birthday I have friends and family over for a barbecue, but seeing as summer has upped and left us with all day rain, cold winds and grey skies – my plans have been scuppered somewhat!

This year I’m having an small afternoon tea style party.  I’m going to inflict my baking skills on my poor family and friends.. (!)

Tonight I shall be making teapot shaped shortbread biscuits (Thank you Caroline for you invaluable advice) and also chewy chocolate biscuits to hopefully sandwich with vanilla ice cream – hey just because summer’s run out on us doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a bit of Neapolitan!

I’m taking my inspiration from these pictures.

Foodbeam & Mad Baker

In no way do I expect my  biscuits to turn out as good as these, but it’s nice to have something to work towards!

I’m also going to supply finger sandwiches as well as plenty of tea, real lemonade and juice.  To be honest I just want to use my new cupcake teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug!

I’m going to be baking cupcakes tomorrow night and on Saturday morning I shall rustle up a vanilla cheesecake and decorate the teapots –  just call me Martha!

Very much looking forward to my party now – pop along if you’re free!!