Last Minute Ideas for Mother's Day? Plan an Easy Afternoon Tea Party

Did you forget that Mother's Day is this Sunday? It's not too late to invite all of the special women in your life over for a Saturday afternoon tea party. It's simple to pull off, tea is not expensive and your mom, her mom--- anybody's mom will love this party! It's also a fun one for the kiddos. You can bake sweet and savory treats, make some tea sandwiches or just head to a good grocery store and get everything you need if you don't want to cook or bake. Here's an easy tea treat that everyone will love!

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Sweet Orange Bruschetta-- ooey, gooey and so so yummy.

A fresh baguette or other bread, sliced thin, on diagonal.

Spread a little butter or olive oil on the bread and lightly toast under the broiler or on a grill pan-- I love the flavor and texture of the grilled bread but you can skip this step if you prefer.

Spread on a layer of marscapone cheese and add a dollop of good quality orange marmalade.

Put back under the broiler for a moment until a it gets bubbly on top. Top with a little orange zest and you're done! These are sooo good. You can eat 10. They're also a fun breakfast treat. You can also mix (to taste) marscapone with the orange marmalade, add a splash of Grand Marnier and a little dash of cinnamon or ginger for a nice spread for cookies. Again, top with a little orange zest for garnish. I use both of these all the time and get rave reviews.

Make a savory bruschetta by substituting gorgonzola cheese, a slice of prosciutto and a drizzle of honey. Delish.

Check out the full article and slideshow for more Afternoon Tea Party ideas!