Tea time for one! I think sipping on a hot cup of tea and eating cute mini sandwiches definitely counts as “self-care”. It’s rainy and cool today in Nashville so I put on some comfy, warm clothes and threw myself a tea party. In the future, when this pandemic is over, this would make a really great girls’ brunch (and I would add champagne cocktails along with the tea). Hope you guys are staying sane and getting creative with activities/meals! Some days are easier than others, am I right?
For the egg salad:
I mixed one hard boiled egg, 1 T of homemade mayo, a squirt of mustard, a pinch of paprika, and salt and pepper in a bowl. I topped the sandwiches with a little more paprika for decorative effect ;)
For the cucumber sandwich:
I spread a layer of whipped cream cheese on the bottom and next came smoked salmon. I decided to place a thin slice of cucumber on top instead of in the middle to make it pretty!
For the sandwich bread:
I used whole wheat bread, cut off the crust, and cut into rectangles and triangles. Cold bread is easier to cut, so I put the bread in the freezer for a few minutes beforehand.
For the scones:
I googled “Paleo berry scones” because I had almond flour, berries, and maple syrup. Although they look delicious, they turned out kind of dry. They also took, like, 40 minutes to make. I would recommend buying scones from your favorite store or bakery, or using real flour if possible. There may be a better paleo scone recipe out there, I just haven’t found it yet!
For the tea:
Black tea is the most common tea used for “tea time”. You could use something like Earl Grey, or you can simply raid your pantry and see what you have! I happened to have chai, and it was delightful.
I ate everything you see pictured myself except for one of the scones. This amount is perfect for two people to share if you want something light, or if you’re really hungry like I was, it makes a great meal for one, too.