Downton Abbey Tea Party

In honour or Lady Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, we have assembled a Tea Menu to be shared whilst watching the current episode of Downton Abbey, getting together to discuss what has transpired with favorite characters or host a special event for one who is near and dear. This will give you the opportunity to get out your fine china, treasured flatware and heirloom linen that has been resting in your china cabinet waiting for just such an occasion to be shown off ! Let your creative juices flow mixing and matching family china and linen with antique shop finds as you creating a beautiful table. Finish the scene as you top the table with a beautiful flower arrangement or table scape artfully created from items you have purchased or found around your home.

Our new High Tea Menu has kept your favorites and added new items to tempt the taste buds. What a luxury to have beautifully presented and delicious tasting treats to serve to your guests with no more effort than a phone call ! Let us transport you to a time when a gathering of family and friends was neither rushed nor thrown together but thoughtfully planned in the relaxed atmosphere of your home or event site. We look forward to joining you at your special event !

Course One

The Savories

 Cucumber Sandwiches 

with Sweet Creamy Butter or Lemon Dill Cream Cheese on White Bread

Smoked Chicken 

with Tangy Cranberries and Crisp Apples on a Sweet Roll

Wild Mushrooms

with Sweet Cream, Sherry and Fresh Thyme served Open - Faced

Roast Beef

with a Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Crispy Onions on Whole Wheat Bread

Ham and Cheddar Cheese

with a Dijon Mayonnaise served in a Roll up

Course Two

The Scones

Currant Cream Scones

Served with Strawberry Jam, Fresh Lemon Curd and Hummingbird Cream

Course Three

The Sweets 

Coconut Lime Shortbread Cookies

Drizzled with  Lime Icing and Topped with Toasted Coconut

Rum Raisin Bundt Cakes

Drizzled with Brown Butter and Dark Rum 

Peach Upside Down Cakes

Topped with Caramelized Brown Sugar

Lace Cookies

Filled with Rich Chocolate Filling

Chocolate Mini Parfaits

Layered with Cherries and Whipped Cream

  

The Tea  

Loose

For You to Brew  

Jasmine Cherry 

 Earl Grey 

 Or

Bagged Tea

 for your Guests to Brew 

English Breakfast 

Vanilla Rooibus 

2014 High Tea Menu

 

Hummingbird

Savories - Tea - Cakery

A Boutique Caterer

The Beauty and Elegance of High Tea

Delivered to your Home

Whether a wedding or baby shower, birthday party or a get together with friends we can create a unique and memorable event that will be talked about for years to come.  Each item is lovingly crafted from the finest and freshest available ingredients.

“Little Pieces of Art you Pop in your Mouth”

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Begin Planning Your Event by Choosing 5 Savory Items

Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Onions Finger Sandwich

Egg Salad Finger Sandwich

Goat Cheese and Olive Tapenade on Pumpernickel

Tomato and Watercress Finger Sandwich

Cucumber Finger Sandwich

Tuna Salad with Capers and Lemon Mayonnaise Finger Sandwich

Prosciutto and Fig Finger Sandwich

Chive, Bacon and Tomato on Cheese Biscuits
Smoked Chicken and Cranberry Salad On Sweet Roll

Ham and Cheddar Roll ups

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Balsamic Vinaigrette on a Roll    Pimento Cheese on White                                                                                                                                                

                Turkey with Cream Cheese and Cranberry Sauce on White Bread

                   Tomato, Cucumber and Herb Cream Cheese on Wheat Bread

 Tarts filled with Bacon, Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Mini kabobs with Salami, Kalamata Olives , Artichoke hearts and Cherry Tomatoes drizzled with Balsamic Reduction

Caprese kabobs with fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil

Open Face Artichoke Hearts, Olives, Feta Cheese Spread and Sundried Tomatoes

Open Face Wild Mushrooms in Sherry on Mascarpone Cheese

Open Face Poached Pears with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Next Chose 5 Sweet Items

Coconut Macaroons drizzled with Chocolate

Linzer Cookies filled with Raspberry Jam dusted with Powdered Sugar

Mandarin Orange Tarts

Lace cookies filled with Chocolate Ganache

Coconut-Lime Shortbread Cookies

Peanut Butter ,Chocolate Grand Marnier or Mocha Truffle Balls

Melt away Sandwich Cookie filled with Chocolate or Lime

Chocolate or Custard Filled Tarts topped with Fresh Fruit

Pistachio Biscotti drizzled with White and Dark Chocolate

Mini Bundt Cakes;  Rum Raisin, Pineapple Brown Sugar, Black Forest or Lemon

Mini Cupcakes; Chocolate-Peanut Butter, Chocolate Malt, Chocolate Mint, Banana and Brown Butter , Hummingbird or  Coconut

Peanut Butter Cookies filled Chocolate

Salted Caramel Thumbprints

Mini Cheesecakes: Lemon, Plain, Pumpkin or Orange-Ginger

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies filled with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

Chocolate Whoopie Pies filled with Coconut Cream, edged in Toasted Coconut

Peach or Pear Upside-down Cake  

 Rustic Apple Tarts with a Maple Glaze

Rustic Pear Tarts topped with Crystallized Ginger

Strawberry Shortcake Mini Parfait

Chocolate Cherry Mini Parfait

With Alcohol

Lime Whoopie Pies filled with Tequila and Grand Marnier Filling

Chocolate Cupcake filled with Bailey’s Irish Cream Filling and Topped with Mocha Frosting

Butter Bundt Cakes Topped with Jamison’s Irish Whiskey Glaze

 Pineapple- Coconut Bundt Cakes topped with                                          Tequila Lime Buttercream

Your Final Menu Decision is Your Scone

Accompanying your scones will be Hummingbird Cream,

 Strawberry Jam and Home-made Lemon Curd

Please Choose One

Lemon

Lemon Poppyseed

Blueberry

Cranberry

Cranberry  Orange

Currant

Traditional Cream

All item choices are subject to availability of ingredients.  In addition to the listed menu items please call or email us for a list of current seasonal items.

 We look forward to baking for you !

Additional Offerings

We can provide serving pieces, china, flatware, champagne flutes and assistance with the rental of tables, chairs and linen for an additional charge. Staffing is also available for set-ups and full service.

Jumbo bagged and bowed Cookies make a beautiful and tasty party favor. Let us design one for your event.

                                                                                                                      

Pricing 

$20. Per Person for groups over 10.

$24. Per Person for groups of 6 to 9 guests

Christmas Lights

Yes .. We survived Christmas ! Thanks to all of you who made us a part of their special celebrations ! It was fantastic seeing old customers again and getting to know our new customers. As is my tradition the day after Christmas I set out to Oklahoma to see the Christmas lights......yes,I have to go that far to see lights though I somehow convinced my good friend Ann to drive 2 hours to Peoria to see the lights at Folepi's Winter Wonderland . When in Peoria we also went to what was billed as a candlelit garden tour at the botanical garden and turned out to be tea lights in saucers placed around their green house. Live and learn !

Spring is in the Air...Finally !

We are very thankful to all of you who prayed for rain to ease the drought and glad you were able to stop praying this weekend so we can all enjoy the results ! Last week I was pelted with tiny snowballs as I loaded the van for an event and this week I'm surrounded by YELLOW !!!!  As I drive along there are vast seas of Daffodils and mounds of  Forsythia everywhere .I can't stop myself from walking barefoot in the carpet of tender , soft grass... moist ground pushing up between my toes.. feeling the cold ground on my feet and the warm sun on my back.The sound of Robins and Flickers and Wrens singing their sweet songs and doing their Spring dances.
        My nephew and his fiancee have moved across from Lincoln Park and the location of the Green Market . I'm chomping at the bit... waiting for it to open so that I can do my part to  support small farmers and cheesemakers. I can't wait to walk among the stalls piled high with the first offerings of Spring. Radishes in a myriad of colors and shapes. Asparagus skinny and fat, pale green,dark green and white. Chives and green onions.Tender young greens coaxed along in hotboxes and greenhouses. Cheese made from the milk of goats who have been eating tender spring grass. When I look at the produce I visualize  the farmers, weeks before,dropping tiny seeds into moss boxes... peering at them daily,waiting for dots of green to interrupt the months of brown,brown,brown !!  These farmers aren't just sharing their produce with us but the joy and miracle of turning a miniscule brown fleck into something beautiful, large and tasty.
   With all of this in mind I have some menu suggestions featuring these springtime newcomers :
                                     Traditional Radish Finger Sandwiches
                                     Chive Finger Sandwiches
                                     Crostini topped with Asparagus,Lemon Aoli and Chives
                                     Bacon and Chive Scones
                                     Lemon Meltaway Linzer Shaped Cookies filled with Lemon filling
                                     Lemon Mini Cheesecakes topped with a Strawberry

I look forward to meeting with you and bringing Springtime to your upcoming event !      


                                    

Gatherings Menu

We have a fantastic new menu featuring some of your favorites.You can always spend the week before your event planning,shopping ,chopping and cooking or you could spend the week inviting ,shopping (for a new outfit) and ordering. You choose . Look over the menu, give us a call and the girls and I will turn you into a guest at your own party!

Hummingbird Cakery  Gatherings  Menu 

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Cold Appetizers

( Minimum two dozen per item )

Antipasto Skewers –Tortellini, Cherry Tomato, Kalamata Olive and Salami marinated in an Italian Vinaigrette  18. Per dozen

Caprese Skewers- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Cherry Tomato and Basil  drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction  16. Per dozen

Fresh Fruit Skewers – Fresh Fruit Served with a Sour Cream, Brown Sugar and Chambord Dipping Sauce  20. Per dozen

Mediterranean Crostini – Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun dried Tomatoes on Feta Cheese Spread  18. Per Dozen

Wild Mushroom Crostini – Wild Mushrooms in a rich Sherry Cream Sauce on Mascarpone Cheese Spread  18. Per Dozen

Asian Wonton Cups- Crispy Wonton Cups filled with Asian Beef Salad  18. Per Dozen

Cornbread Tartlets – Filled with Southwest Chicken, Corn and                                 

  Black Beans  20. Per Dozen

Red Bliss Salmon -  Smoked Salmon with Crème Fraiche and Fresh Dill served on a Red Bliss Potato  20. Per Dozen

Tortilla Rounds – Rolled Flour Tortilla filled with Cream Cheese, Black Olives, Green Onion, Green Chilies and Salsa, Topped with Shredded Cheddar  14. Per Dozen

Parmesan Cheese Straws – Crispy Puff Pastry Strips topped with                        

  Parmesan Cheese 10. Per Dozen

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Silver Dollar Sandwiches

 Smoked Turkey- in a Salad combined with Crisp Apples and Dried Cranberries 20. Per Dz

Honey Glazed Ham-  with Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly 18. Per Dozen

Roast Beef – with Garlic Mayonnaise , Tomato and Caramelized Onions 20. Per Dozen

Vegetarian- Tomato, Cucumber and Boursin Cheese 18. Per Dozen

Muffaletta – Salami , Mortadella, Provolone and Olive Tapenade 20. Per Dozen

Fresh Mozzarella –with Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette 18. Per Dz.

Hot Appetizers

(Minimum 2 Dozen Per Item )

 Artichoke Hearts Parmesan – Artichoke Heart on Toast Topped with a Zesty Parmesan Topping   16. Per Dozen

Mushroom Puffs – Mushroom Duxelles in Puff Pastry  16. Per Dozen 

 Mini Quiche Lorraine- Onion,  Bacon and Cheese 16. Per Dozen                                         

Mini Vegetarian Quiche – Spinach, Cheese and Mushroom     16. Per Dozen

Mushroom Tarts – Mushrooms, Onion and Bacon in a Melt in your Mouth Crust 18. Per Dozen

Tomato Bisque Shooters- Creamy Tomato Soup Served in a Shot Glass Topped with a Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich  20. Per Dozen

Chicken Sate – Served with a creamy Peanut Sauce  20. Per Dozen

Beef Skewers-   Served with an Asian Ginger Sauce 20. Per Dozen

Sausage Rolls – Sausage in Puff Pastry Served with a Sweet Mustard Sauce 16. Per Dz.                                                                            

Hummingbird Signature Flat breads

Mediterranean- Garlic Oil Brushed Crust with Kalomata Olives, Sun dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Mozzarella Cheese  14.

Greek – Green Peppers, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Oregano, Kalomata Olives and Feta Cheese  14.

Three Cheese Tomato – Slices of Fresh Tomato with Parmesan, Mozzarella and Smoked Gouda Cheese 14.

Vegetarian – Pesto Brushed Crust with Zucchini, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese 14.

Asparagus- Garlic Oil Brushed Crust with Portabella Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions ,Garlic, Crushed Black Pepper and Arugula  18.

Sherry Mushroom- in a Velvety Cream Sauce Topped with Green Onions  14.

For the Buffet

Savory Roquefort Cheesecake – Topped with Pear Preserves and Toasted Pecans and Served with Pumpernickel Toast   30.

Artichoke Heart, Mushroom and Parma Ham Tart – in a Parmesan Cheese Crust 23.

Blue Cheese and Bacon Dip – Served with Pretzel Chips  15,

Baked Brie – Brie Cheese Round Topped with Apricot Preserves or Cherry Chutney and Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Served with Crackers   Small 18.  Large 36.

 Spinach Artichoke Dip – in a Rich Parmesan Cheese Sauce .Served with Tortilla Chips 36.

Marinated Feta, Olives and Sun dried Tomatoes – Served with Pita Chips 10. Per Pound

Meatballs – Swedish or BBQ  18. For 24 pcs

Sweets

( Minimum 2 Dozen Per Item )

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes – Topped with Whipped Cream  14. Per Dozen

Mini Peanut Butter Balls – Dipped in Chocolate and Topped with                                       Chopped Peanuts 12. Per Dozen

Lace Cookies –  Sandwiched Together with Dark Chocolate                                                     Bite Size 14. Per Dozen    Large 18. Per Dozen

Melt away Cookies - Sandwiched Together with Lime Filling 12. Per Dozen

Coconut Macaroons – Chewy Coconut Macaroons Drizzled with Chocolate                        Bite Size 12. Per Dozen       Large 18. Per Dozen

Linzer Cookies – Buttery Cookies Filled with White Chocolate and Raspberry Preserves Bite Size 14. Per Dozen   Large 19. Per Dozen

Biscotti – With Pistachios and Dried Cherries , Drizzled with White and Dark Chocolate and Topped with Chopped Pistachios and Cherries                                                                     

 Bite Size 12 Per Dozen    Large 18. Per Dozen

Cheesecake Pops – Vanilla Cheesecake Balls Dipped in Chocolate and Sprinkled with Oreo's, Heath Bars , Peanuts or Coconut  18. Per Dozen

Fruit Tarts – Brushed with Chocolate, filled with Custard and Brushed with an          

 Apricot Glaze   Bite Size 16. Per Dozen    Large 20. Per Dozen

Parfaits – Individual Parfaits layered with Chocolate Cake Soaked in Chambord, Raspberry   Mousse , Whipped Cream and a Fresh Raspberry on top                                

Miniature 18 Per Dozen  Large 28. Per Dozen

Mini and Full Size Cupcakes – Please refer to the full menu on our Website

Flourless Chocolate Cakes- Rich Chocolate topped with Whipped Cream  Bite Size 14. Per Dozen