Last Minute Ideas for Mother's Day? Plan an Easy Afternoon Tea Party
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 8:59PM 
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!
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!