This weeks favorites: afternoon tea ♥

Good Morning Loves ♥

 

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

 

I wanted to share with you a few favorites of mine from the past week. 

 

Yesterday I went to afternoon tea at Fancy That. 

 

I've posted about Fancy That before (see here) but I couldn't resist snapping a few more photos because it's so lovely.

 

 

 

 

I went with my Mom and my Aunt.  We had a 2:30 seating in the "pink room".

 

I ordered the Royal Palace tea.  It was a citrus blend of orange, lemon, and grapefruit.

 

It was delicious!

 

 

 

 

We also got a selection of  scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts. My favorite was the cucumber cream cheese sandwich and chocolate coconut macaroon ♥ 

 

Yum ~

 

  

 

 

The highlight of my day....look what I found in the gift shop!  There was also a Mrs. Patmore blend. 

 

 I was so tempted to get this just for the tin!

 

 

 

 

Back at home...  

 

This hydrangea is blooming in my backyard.  I wish I remember the name of it.  The variety of colors are so pretty!

 

 

 

Did you see my post on key lime pie? I made it again this week.  Soooo good!

 

 

Earth Therapeutics has the BEST foot scrub ever! You rub it on your feet dry, and then rinse it off with warm water.  Its made with tea tree, mint, and chamomile and smells heavenly.  It makes your aching feet tingle and feel amazingly smooth after.  I got this one at Khols. 

 

It's the next best thing to getting a pedicure ♥

 

 

 

 

Oh William! I don't always understand you, but I do love you.... ♥ 

 

I spend a few moments a day with William, either first thing in the morning or right before bed. 

 

I started this ritual in the winter and I've kept it up ever since.  The Sonnets are my favorite.  Depending on my day (or my mood : ) I interpret something different. 

 

My high school self would be horrified that I actually enjoy Shakespeare and read it for....umm...fun?

 

I can feel her rolling her eyes at me... : )   

 

  

 

 

Have you all tried this? It's orange vanilla seltzer - takes exactly like a creamsicle!

I snagged this one at work the other day. I'm hoping they restock the fridge with more of these. 

It was so good! I could get addicted for sure!

 

 

 

Summer camp starts tomorrow for my little guy.  He's very excited to see his friends again....even though it's only been a week since school ended! I heard "I'm bored" on day one of vacation.

Camp, here we come!  ♥

 

I'll be working all week, but I'm hoping to somehow squeeze in some beach time for a nice walk or at least a bike ride. Fingers crossed!

 

Hope you all have a sunny week ahead! xoxo

 

 

Key lime pie ♥

I love key lime pie.  This was my first attempt at making it. 

 

I was very happy with how it came out. 

 

So cool and refreshing for summer.

 

 

 

 

I searched online for a recipe.  There are several different variations of key lime pie.  I choose this one (slightly adapted) from the Pioneer Woman. 

 

I never realized how easy it was ♥

 

 

 

 

For the crust:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (8 large crackers)

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

 

Crush crackers in a food processor. 

 

Just dump them in, and with one little press of a button.....

 

 

 

 

there you have it! :)

 

 

 

 

Pour them in a bowl with sugar and melted butter. 

 

 

 

 

Press into a 9 inch pie plate and bake for 10 minutes or until golden and set.  Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.

 

 

 

 

For the filling:

 

1 heaping tablespoon of lime zest (which is the zest of one lime: )

1/2 cup of fresh lime juice (6 medium sized limes did it for me)

2 whole egg yolks

1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk

 

 

 

 

With an electric mixer, mix the lime zest, lime juice and egg yolks in a bowl. 

 

 

 

 

Add the condensed milk and mix on high until smooth and thick. 

 

 

 

 

Pour into crust and bake for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven, allow to cool, and then refrigerate for at least an hour - more if possible. (overnight is best).

 

 

 

 

Serve cold with whip cream if you desire.

 

 

 

 

Enjoy this summer treat! ♥

 

 

 xoxo