Do you remember the Way We Were - when we could
go to restaurants and sit close together?
We had this birthday lunch the first week in
March, and then everything closed down the second
week in March, so I never posted this event.
We finally went to our first sit down restaurant
this last week. It felt strange, yet exciting, and
we are sure hoping that most restaurants will be
able to make it through the empty chairs and empty tables.
Taste is a chocolate factory and restaurant in
downtown Provo, and they offered afternoon teas
by reservation.
Miss Pansy got invited along to this tea.
It was the first time many of us had been to Taste.
It is in the historic downtown district, and they
have done a beautiful job creating a wonderful
and special space for special occasions.
We haven't been able to gather as a group
since this lunch in early March, but we have
done several Zoom gatherings. It is so great
to see everyone's faces and hear their voices
and know what is happening in their lives.
Have you gathered with your friends over
FaceTime or Zoom?
These huge tufted couches set behind marble tables just speak
elegance and special.
The table is set with white porcelain plates and
lovely flatware. The afternoon tea menu rests on your plate.
Clear glass goblets are simple, yet elegant.
We truly felt transported to another time.
Next time we are able to go, maybe we should
wear hats and dresses - that would be so appropriate.
From top to bottom we were served sweets, scones with
clotted cream and strawberry jam, and savory sandwiches.
You could choose from herbal teas, specialty sodas or
my choice - French Sipping Chocolate - shall I say
it was more like rich French chocolate pudding.
It was so rich and decadent, but it was fun to
dip your scones in too.
Every savory sandwich was a delight and
we were quite full by the time we finished
the savory portion of the tea.
The portions were very generous, and the scones were
truly the best that I have had, including afternoon
teas that we had in London.
Before we leave, I have to show you a peak into
the chocolate factory through the glass panel.
I can't wait until I can go back again and
enjoy sitting next to my friends. I have
to say that sitting in a restaurant with
other people, even though we were socially
distancing, felt a little strange. Someday we
will feel like it is normal again, and I can't wait.
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