Blogtoberfest - Day 1 - Homemade High Tea Goodness

Welcome lovely Maddabling readers and all those lovely folk participating in Blogtoberfest12. Today is the first of a series of 31 Blog posts to celebrate Blogtoberfest12. I must extend a special mention and a big THANKYOU to the sweet Kat of the I Saw You Dancing Blog who is this years Blogtoberfest Hostess. 

As promised, I have been meaning to share with you some photos of a Posh High Tea that I recently I held recently for some girlfriends, and also a recipe for the Cucumber Sandwiches that were such a huge hit with the girls! There were NO leftovers at all! Enjoy xo 

Cucumber sandwiches with lemon herb butter 

(Super Food Ideas - November 2011 , Page 56  

Recipe by Gemma Luongo - from www.taste.com.au ) 

Whip up these delicious high tea sandwiches in super fast time to create 

an elegant afternoon tea.  Handy Tip : Best made just before serving

Ingredients: 

50g butter, softened 

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

6 large slices white bread

2 small Lebanese cucumbers, peeled

Method:

1. Combine butter, lemon rind, dill and chives in a small bowl. Season. 

2. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter mixture.

3. Using a vegetable peeler, peel cucumber into ribbons. 

4. Divide between 3 bread slices. Top with remaining slices.

5. Trim crusts. Cut each sandwich into 3 fingers. 

6. Serve.