Sweet Valentines High Tea Catering

Strawberry-Lemonade Icebox Pie!!

2011-05-24T18:15:00.000-07:00

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE ICEBOX PIES!!!
SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE!!!

Crust:
	vegetable oil cooking spray
9 to 10	graham crackers, broken into pieces
¼	cup sugar
	coarse salt
5	tbsp. unsalted melted butter
Filling:
1	can sweetened condensed milk
⅔	cup strained fresh lemon juice
2	large egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
1	large egg, lightly beaten
	coarse salt
Topping:
12	ounces strawberries, sliced (2 cups)
¾	cup sugar
2	tsp. fresh lemon juice
3	large egg whites, room temperature

1. Preheat oven to 375⁰. Make the crust: Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground; measure 1⅓ cups and discard the rest. Pulse cracker crumbs, sugar, and ¼ tsp. of salt in food processor to combine. Add butter, and pulse until mixture is moist and holds together when pressed between 2 fingers.

2. Press crust evenly into bottom and up sides of pie plate using the bottom of a dry measuring cup. Freeze for 30 minutes.

3. Bake crust until firm and turning darker around edges, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven, and reduce oven temperature to 325⁰.

4. Meanwhile, to make filling: Whisk together condensed milk, lemon juice, egg yolks and egg, and ¼ tsp. salt.

5. Pour filling into warm piecrust. Bake until center is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

6. Make the topping: Sprinkle berries with 2 tbsp. of sugar and the lemon juice. Let stand for 30 minutes.

7. Meanwhile, heat egg whites and remaining ½ cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar in the heat-proof bowl of a mixer set over a pan of simmering water until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to mixer and whisk on high speed until medium peaks form, 8 to 9 minutes.

8. Spoon berries over pie. Spoon meringue over top. Place pie under broiler, with rack in lowest position, until meringue is just browned.

Christmas baking : Recipe # 2

2010-12-12T19:39:00.000-08:00

Baking for Christmas! Recipe #2

An old fashioned stack cake recipe, made with dried apples and spices. Once known as the Tennessee wedding cake! and better than apple cider!
Ingredients:3 packages dried apples, (6 oz each)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup molasses
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup whipping cream,
whipped Preparation:Place dried apples in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash apples. Stir in brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, cloves, and allspice; set aside.
Beat shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer until light; gradually beat in the sugar. Continue beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in milk and molasses.Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until mixture forms a stiff dough. Divide dough into 8 equal portions; cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.Pat each portion of dough into an 8-inch circle on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove layers to wire racks; cool completely. Stack layers, spreading equal portions of reserved apple mixture between layers. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Spread whipped cream or whipped topping over top of cake before serving.
Enjoy!
xo
Sweet Valentines

Halloween Hyjinx!

2010-10-03T07:12:00.000-07:00

Get your halloween treats at the next Blim Market October 31st
in China town at the cultural center! 11-6!
Sweet Valentines will be bringing an assortment of home made Halloween candy!

XO

Recipe # 1 - Silky Mocha Crepes

2010-09-19T19:34:00.000-07:00

Sliky Mocha Crepes

CREPE MIX
4 eggs, lightly whisked
1 cup (150g) plain flour
1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk
2 tbs caster sugar
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Melted butter, to grease

FILLING
200g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup (160ml) thin cream
1/4 cup (60ml) freshly brewed espresso

Mocha sauce
200g dark chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup (80ml) thin cream
1/4 cup (60ml) freshly brewed espresso
2 tbs coffee liqueur
2 tbs brown sugar

Combine the eggs and flour in a medium bowl. Gradually add milk, while continually stirring, until well combined and mixture is smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and stir to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes to rest.

Heat a 15cm non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush with melted butter. Pour in enough batter to coat the base of the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until lightly golden and just set. Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 30 seconds or until golden.

Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, reheating and greasing pan between batches. To make filling, place chocolate, cream and coffee in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Use a metal spoon to stir for 5 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

Remove from heat; cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until mixture cools and thickens. To make the mocha sauce, combine the chocolate, cream, coffee, liqueur and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir for 5 minutes or until sauce is smooth.

Yours Truly;
Sweet Valentines..... xo

Tea Party Express!

2010-08-09T18:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone for such a great time at the tea party last week!
Shirley Temples , Amazing Loose leaf teas, Italian Espresso's on ice Cream, pinwheel sandwiches, Scones with Devon Cream!, Delicious milk chocolates, croissant sandwiches, fresh summer fruits and jams galore!
I love this !!! And of course ! The cup cakes!!

Dream and little dream and maybe it'll come true!

Love and Rockets
Your favorite girl

Elisha May

Contact me for more info on how you can have your party and eat it too!
Sweetvalentines@live.com

Up coming events!

2010-07-23T18:53:00.000-07:00

Sweet Valentines Blim Dates:
Sunday August 29th in store at the new Chinatown location 11-5
Saturday September 25th outside at Main and 10th 11-6

I will be serving Shirley Temples, Italian Sodas, A variety of teas, and hot coffee with some other goodies to eat. Possibly Ameretti with sweet vanilla blueberries and strawberries with cream? Dreamy.....
I will also be selling vintage china tea cups, buy cup and get a free tea or coffee! Only 5 $ Each!

Can't wait!!!
See you there!

xo
Elisha May

Everythings coming up roses!

2010-06-07T21:35:00.000-07:00

Baked with love,
New Delicious additions to the Sweet Valentine Menu.
I also do these Cakes in personal sizes!
So no fighting over the last piece!
xo
Elisha

2010-06-07T21:13:00.000-07:00

Mmm!
Espresso belgian chocolate crepes cake with tiramisu filling, topped with belgian chocolate shavings and fresh whipped heavy cream. Happy Birthday!! I Also make an amazing sweet crepe cake with Lemon Curd Mousse filling with candied lemons!

2010-05-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

www.blim.ca

THANKS!

2010-05-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for coming to Blim for an afternoon Tea today!
The Lemon Curd Mousse served with Sweet crepes, whipped cream and candied
Lemons was a complete hit!!!
Make sure you mark the next Blim on your calendars! Its going to be outside on Main and 17th!!!
Look for me, I'll be serving a special menu that day!!!!

Love and Rockets
Elisha May

BLIM MARKET MAY 2010

2010-05-21T17:43:00.001-07:00

Lemon curd mousse crepe cakes and black forest brownies!!! SUnday at BLim!!!!!
I will also have Buy a tea cup and get a free coffee or tea!!!

Fantastic Blim!

2010-03-29T11:29:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone for Blim yesterday!
It turned out great!
Looking forward to some up and coming tea parties and new recipes !!
Pictures to follow.

Elisha May

BliM MARKET MARCH 2010 = Strawberry Shortcake!

2010-03-23T20:34:00.000-07:00

Look for Sweet Valentines at Blim on Sunday March 28th 2010.
We will be serving delicious new teas including our Apple, Lemon and Vanilla herbal tea!
Along with Strawberry Shortcakes!! Fresh baked sponge cake, strawberries and whipped cream!
Can't wait to see you there, come by for a chat!

xo
Elisha May

BLIM MARKET MARCH 2010!

2010-03-05T19:01:00.001-08:00

Come down to Heritage Hall for a Tea or Coffee
and say hi to Sweet Valentines !!!
Look forward to seeing you there!

Elisha May

BLIM MARKETS

2010-02-26T19:35:00.001-08:00

Sweet Valentines is serving at the Blim Market every month!
We'll keep you posted on upcoming events!

Best

Elisha May

Anything Your Little Heart Desires!

2010-02-24T22:53:00.000-08:00

Sweet Valentines mission, is to serve a superb high tea while you and your guests relax and enjoy each others company.
We do everything from Loose teas and coffee's from all over the world, to home made scones and pinwheel sandwiches. Everything is served on Vintage china, and baked fresh with love!
We do childrens High Tea birthday parties as well!
If you need invitations! Party hats!
We do those too!
For all occassions!

Located in Vancouver BC

Contact us at
604-783-6981
or email
sweetvalentines@live.com