Above is a scan of the menu for the English Tea at St John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. My friend Gwen and I both thought the tiny sandwiches, cakes, and scones were the best ever. Members of the congregation prepare the dainties and serve at the tea. The food is arranged in a circle around the plate in the order as shown on the menu, so the guests know exactly what they are eating. I had never heard of Irish tea brack, but I soon found out that it's quite tasty. At the table next to us were five youngsters from ages approximately 6 to 8. So sweet.
Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the English Tea at St John's. Along with tea, paintings by local artists line the walls of the parish hall. Yesterday's featured artist was Dawn Koetting.
After 29 years as a veterinarian, Dawn Koetting is pursuing a childhood passion for painting and presenting to others a vision of the world we often pass by too quickly.Dawn was the vet who stood by Tom when our Rusty, the Wonder Dog, had to be put down due to advanced lymphoma some years ago. Tom will never forget her gentleness and compassion at that very sad moment.
Gwen and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon. At the tea, I always meet people I haven't seen in years, and we catch up on recent news of families. Sometimes the names don't come easily, and I remember them only after the conversation is over, so I generally try to bluff my way through.
