All I have to add is the food. Take a large basket and line it with a pretty floral material. My basket is a gift from one of my daughter-in-laws, a lovely Logenberger Basket, lined with a light and airy floral print material, but any basket will do. Add a small teapot, two teacups and saucers, two teaspoons, a small tablecloth, two napkins, teaball or strainer, sugar cubes, sugar tongs and a small container of tea. Just before leaving, I add the bicuits (cookies) or cakes and maybe some sandwiches. If I am going to have a "Cream Tea" then I will bake some scones, whip up some Mock Devonshire Cream and add a small jar of Raspberry Jam. I find having a package of Scone Mix on hand is a life-saver!

You may be asking, "What does she do with this basket?" I have used it on many occasions to visit a friend, a new acquaintance, a new mommy, a shut-in, someone who is recovering from surgery or chemotherapy, a grandma or grandpa - the list is endless. I take everything but the hot water for the tea. I remember the first time I took the traveling "Tea Basket"! A new mommy in our neighborhood was the reciptant! I got the idea when I was a new mommy and when friends came to see our new baby, I always wanted to make them feel comfortable as a guest, even tho they were coming to see the baby. As a new mom, you aren't always up to receiving guests, much less making food or offering a drink. When you arrive with the Basket Tea, all the mom has to have is a tea kettle (or even a pan will do) and you do the rest. I have never had anyone refuse the teaparty! I did this with my Mother several years ago when she was in the nursing home - what a special time that was. The possibilities are endless. It takes a little planning! Make sure you let them know you are bringing a teaparty. We have the teacups, small teapots, teaspoons, sugar tongs, tea, and scone mix all on our web site to help you get started. Let us know how this works for you.

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