I order unsliced bread at the bakery. I think take off crust and slice it in sheets long way... I spread softened cream cheese on each layer of the bread and put something different on cheese each layer - for sweet tea sandwiches I put maraschino cherries on one layer, raspberry jam on the next and crushed pineapple (very well drained). I then cut into rectangles and half those again.

For savory tea sandwiches: again cream cheese base and each layer something different - green olives, cucumbers, red pepper slices.

Wonderful Idea, Thank You. Morning Glory

Great ideas from some talented people. I would like the recipe posted for the easy cherry cheese cakes with the wafers. Thanks, Sally

DITTO, but with homemade shortcake scones and h.made jam----if you want scone recipe will supply ; so much better than ord scones.

Most definitely submit your scones recipe, especially since you are from England! Love to try them.

Thank you, I would truly appreciate your scone recipe. I have made hundreds but am always looking for something better.
Morning Glory

shortcake scones recipe


8 oz self raising flour
3 oz butter
1 oz castor sugar
1 egg
4 tablesp milk

FILLING
1/4 pint double cream with sugar in
hulled strawberries
BUT I use h/made strawberry jam on buttered scones OR jam/ whipped cream!

METHOD
sift flour/rub in butter, beat egg with milk then add sugar------mix the lot to a soft BUT not sticky dough, knead thenroll 1/2 inch thick ,cut out into rounds 3 1/2 inch[ I use crinkly cutter]
put on greased baking tray, brush with little milk, bake 425 F 10-12 mins -I have an aga which is quite fierce so I watch from 9 mins onwards.
cool on wire----then split for filling just before serving.dust with icing sugar.

These scones are sweeter and softer than normal ones AND don't contain tartar/bi-carb so no horrid after taste.
hope you enjoy!

Make sure your tea is good!
Something else that goes nicely with an afternoon get-together is strawberry champagne sangria. It's a nice drink to serve while people are gathering and visiting.

Here's a recipe that has been very popular around here.

http://www.raleys.com/www/apps/recip...ecipeid=836194

What is castor sugar?!

Also what is double cream?! This sounds so good, but I've never heard these terms before!!!!