Comments | elspethsheir: “Come along inside… We’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.”

elspethsheir

“Come along inside… We’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.”

Dec 13, 2008 07:00

Welcome! It's not snowing outside, but neither is it raining, and it's crisp and cold out there, which makes it a perfect time for a tea party. (Although any time is Tea Time, really.)

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If you don't mind my asking tinuviellen December 13 2008, 23:32:34 UTC

What size pan do you use for the lemon bars? I have to make something for a family party tomorrow, and that looks perfect. Especially since I like extra tart lemon squares, too...

Re: If you don't mind my asking elspethsheir December 14 2008, 00:26:18 UTC

Of course! I usually use an 8X8 pan, if it's just for me (hee), but when I'm making it for a lot of people, I double it and use a 9X13; I adjust the topping amount by adding about 1/4-1/3 more of everything, because I like a nice thick topping. Let me know if you try them - I'm going to be making some this week!

Re: If you don't mind my asking tinuviellen December 14 2008, 01:29:30 UTC

Thank you! That is exactly what I'll do.

I'm never actually made lemon bars before. I'm kind of excited. Must make them tomorrow, now, though. I have dilly dallied too long.

Re: If you don't mind my asking elspethsheir December 14 2008, 01:50:32 UTC

I hope that you like them! I don't even eat store-bought lemon squares, because I adore these. Some people sift icing sugar on top, but I find them perfect without...

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alexandral December 14 2008, 00:27:26 UTC

Thank you so much!! I am going to have a pre-bedtime Twinings Lemon and Ginger - very simple but remains one of my favourites for ages!!!

elspethsheir December 14 2008, 01:24:49 UTC

You're so welcome! I love these tea parties, for the company they bring. ♥

winkingstar December 14 2008, 05:17:36 UTC

Thank you for another lovely tea party, dear! ♥ It was a wonderful beginning & ending to my (quite happy) day. :)

elspethsheir December 15 2008, 17:23:20 UTC

♥ These parties are only as lovely as the people who come - thank you for being part of it!!

rustydog December 17 2008, 05:31:40 UTC

I made Caerwyn's Tea & Sympathy scones today for my parents, and we had a pot of Yorkshire gold with them, plus clotted cream and marmalade. Celebrating a little late, but it was lovely, and I thought of you and Caerwyn and that was lovely too. :)

sobelle December 22 2008, 19:05:00 UTC

Ok, I've missed it again. =(

But thanks to the miracle of LJ I will be able to catch up \0/

It all looks so lovely, thanks for the party!! <3