The Way We Were Tablescape

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.

I will be posting this with

Tablescapes Thursday
and
Love Your Creativity