Tea Time at Royal Treat Tearoom

Recently my girlfriend, Lori, and I scheduled a date on the calendar to have tea together at the Royal Treat tearoom, and today was the day.  She picked me up at 11:45 a.m. for 12:00 noon reservations.  When we got there the tearoom was almost filled to capacity.

We were sad the owner was closing the tearoom after the Christmas holidays, but today she told us she's decided to wait until after Mother's Day, so that's a little reprieve for happy customers.

It was a beautiful sunshiny day with temps in the low 40's - a great day to be out and about.

We began our tea with a pot of Raspberry Hibiscus Herbal Tea.

It paired perfectly with the plate of delicious scones.  I had a blueberry and chocolate chip mint scone.

Next our salad and quiche was brought out.  I ordered Bacon, Mushroom and Onion.  The mixed greens salad that accompanies the quiche is topped with strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, and sugar-toasted walnuts. It's dressed with a lemon-herb vinaigrette.  Yum!

Jennifer, the owner, stopped at our table to chat with us for a bit and Lori took our picture together.

My sweet friend of many years, Lori.  We chatted for over two hours, and the time went by so quickly.

We don't normally exchange Christmas gifts anymore, but Lori said she saw something at a recent craft show that had my name written all over it, so she bought it - a blue snowman teapot with pinecone flowers that light up.  I love it!  It's perfect to display for the holidays and throughout January as well.  Thank you so much, Lori!

It was a perfect afternoon outing with a wonderful friend!