February Teas at Brookgreen Gardens

 

 

On Saturday, Paul and I enjoyed the afternoon at Brookgreen Gardens.  We decided to treat ourselves to their February Winter Tea at their Pavilion Restaurant.  While waiting for our 4 p.m. reservation, we spent a little time strolling in the gardens.

We enjoyed time watching some Eastern Bluebirds.  This is a bird that we do not see very often here in the south and is not found in our area of Canada.  They are such a pretty bird with its vibrant blue colour.


 

It's now tea time.  Paul and I had not attended this afternoon tea previously so we did not really know what to expect.  It was a very pleasant time.

 

My nice pot of English Breakfast tea.

 

Paul's pot has coffee.  He is not a tea drinker.

 

Our first tray of goodies has been served.

 

Savory Sandwiches:
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese Chicken Salad,
Green Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper, Pineapple Cream Cheese Wheel

 

My pretty tea cup

 

Traditional Scones & Southern Butter Biscuits,
served with Jams, Honey Butter (R) & Lemon Curd(L)

 

Sweet Delights: French Macaroons; Petite Fours;
Mini Lemon Pound Cake, Fruit Skewers & Strawberries
 

Yes, all these treats were served at a table for two; and no, we did not manage to eat it all.  We were very happy to have been provided with a take-out tray for most of the scones and sweets.

 

Here are the leftovers for home.

 

 

 

When I asked the question if we would return again for a February Winter Tea, the answer was, yes.  It was a very pleasant afternoon and we met some nice people.

 

 

We never tire of Brookgreen Gardens.