Books for Children by Donna J. Shepherd

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a whole bunch of fun things to use when you have YOUR tea parties.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Chicken Pecan Salad Croissants



4 c. cubed, cooked chicken
1 c. seedless grapes
1 c. pecan pieces
1/2 c. mayonnaise 
1/4 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. honey
Pepper, to taste


Combine chicken, grapes and pecans in large bowl; set aside. In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and pepper in to blend well. Add to chicken mixture. This chicken salad can be served on other types of bread, but for fancy tea parties, it's best served on flaky croissants.

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

How to Brew Tea


When you have your tea party, you'll want to brew perfect cups of tea.
Click HERE for instructions.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Recipes in Ava's Secret Tea Party

Very special recipes for very special guests to Ava's Secret Tea Party will be included in the book. Here's a sneak peek at goodies on the menu.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

New Book Coming Soon!



I am pleased to announce that I will have another book published. This one is very dear to me. It's about a little girl wanting to have a tea party with some very special guests. Watch this blog for more information.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwiches for Tea Party

  • Bread - white has a nice presentation, but any bread can be used.) 
  • Cream Cheese, softened
  • Cucumber - thinly sliced

Directions:

Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread. Add cucumber slices in one layer for sandwich. You can lightly salt the cucumber if you like before assembling sandwich.

Cut the crusts from each slice of bread. Cut sandwiches in half and then in half again.