Susan Branch Zoom Tea Party with Titcomb's Bookshop

 

Was it a Christmas Tea in honor of Susan Branch's new Christmas Book? Or a tea party celebration in honor of my birthday? Hmmmm

I was hoping to make it a Christmas Tea. But I got very involved in a pantry escapade that I will blog later and Sunday snuck up on me.  I was going to make Christmas cookies and snacks, but again time slipped away. 

Somewhat impressive? Ah, but the true story.

Maybe not as impressive as it looks?

Chicken Salad from the grocery deli on white bread, crab salad from the grocery deli on toast and leftover coleslaw from my daughter. 

My assistant chef decided she wanted to make a baloney sandwich with mayonnaise and some Ritz crackers instead. 

Lemon cake courtesy of Pepperidge Farms refrigerator cake, Chocolate cake courtesy of my daughter in law, an exquisite cake baker and berry mini muffins from a 99 cent mix. 

The lovely Susan Branch, sharing some family pictures at the beginning of her book talk. 

The lovely owners of Titcomb's Bookshop who encouraged Mr. Joe B. Hall to make an appearance, too! 

Behind the scenes: The piles of home school materials and a large boxes that my grandchildren were using to create a playhouse. 

Dressed to party! My granddaughter wore her coat and dress from the Nutcracker Ballet last December to join me on my special birthday. Can you guess which one?