A Spot of Tea

It's T week at the Nassau Factory and so I thought we'd have a little Tea Party to celebrate. And what is a tea party without tea sandwiches? Easy and fun for a special lunch with my boys.

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
White Bread (I used Trader Joe's Buttermilk Bread)
Cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
Salted Butter, slightly softened
21 Seasoning Salute (TJ's) or Spike
Salt to taste

Butter both pieces of bread (this creates a waterproof barrier so the bread doesn't get soggy) and sprinkle with the seasoning salute and a touch of salt. Place the cucumber slices in a single layer on the seasoned bread and top with the second piece of bread. Cut crusts off and slice each sandwich into 4 rectangle pieces.

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
White Bread (I used Trader Joe's Buttermilk Bread)
Cream Cheese, softened
Smoked Salmon/Lox (4 oz made two whole sandwiches - 8 tea - with a little salmon left over)
Dill (dried or fresh)

Spread Cream Cheese in a thin layer over both slices of bread. Place a single layer of salmon over one piece of bread and sprinkle dill on top. Place the second piece of bread on top and cut crusts off. Slice each sandwich into 4 rectangle pieces.

I also made peanut butter and jelly tea sandwiches for the less refined palates at the table.