The "Victorian Railroad Ladies" & the "Victorian High Tea Society" of Las Vegas are meet-ups, devoted to having monthly or semi-monthly High Teas. Complete with Sunday attire and fashionable hats. I am going to one in March called "Kiss the Victorian Easter Bunny" Victorian High Tea Potluck & Hat Swap.
There are quite a few rules regarding the amount of time spent or not spent at any High Tea. I found many interesting items in my "Betty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining" available on my Amazon storefront, www.amazon.com/stores/oneofakindcookbooks as a collectible for $29.99.
Specifically I was looking for food ideas, but found so much more.
Pinwheel sandwiches are made by cutting crusts from an unsliced loaf of tender fresh bread, and cutting 1/4" slices the long way of the loaf. Spread each slice with softened butter and any well-seasoned filling mixture. The more positive the color of the filling, the more dramatic the pinwheel design will be. Roll up the full length of the slice, secure with a couple of toothpicks and chill. Cut in 1/4" slices just before serving.
Tiny tarts, are served hot, are among the most delightful of tea dainties. These should be bite-sized, about an inch across. They may be made the day before.
Tiny cream puffs are delicious with sweet fillings, also. Try whipped cream sweetened with confectioners' sugar and flavored with almond, or mixed with drained chopped maraschino cherries or with finely chopped nuts.
Flower like petits fours with a variety of pastel-colored icings and decorations, dainty nut and date bars, shortbread made in star or rosette shapes with cooky press, macaroons, and icebox cookies make a tempting variety.
So for those of you considering putting on a High Tea, I would recommend getting this book- with lots of other entertaining ideas, or you could contact Trudy Platzer, founder of the Victorian RR Ladies & Victorian High Tea Society for more hints.
Happy Cooking!
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