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For the Fourth of July I made Tiramisu for our dessert. I have been wanting tiramisu for months. I am, however, trying to lose some weight so it just didn’t seem to be part of my plan. Well, Dane started asking when we could go and have tiramisu……so I figured I would make a low fat, low calorie version.
I searched on the internet for a recipe that would be like what I wanted. What I wanted was the tiramisu from Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. Their version is so light and fluffy and yummy but I can’t just jump on a plane and go eat at Tony’s though, darn it.
This recipe came very close. It was light and fluffy like Tony’s and I cut down some of the fat even more by using fat free cream cheese. Here is a picture of the results…..
Cooking Light's Tiramisu Recipe
If you want the recipe or you are looking for any recipe for tiramisu click this link for Heavenly Tiramisu where you can find this recipe for Cooking Light’s Recipe.
If you are looking for the Tea Party it is the following post! I just wanted to announce that I am extending the deadline for entries for the give away. There were sooooo many parties to attend that I think more time is needed. I will draw two names Saturday, July 3rd.
Remember to be entered in the give away to just leave a comment after the Mad Tea Party. Thanks! 
I am so happy you came! I’ve been expecting you!
“Who are you?”
Who Are You?
Who Are You?
Don’t mind Caterpillar……
I am so excited! This day has finally come and there is quite a buzz around the Tea Parties. I have been busily preparing a fanciful Mad Tea and expect to have a great day of party hopping with everyone……
So come on in….. Hurry it’s time…Don’t be late…..
Party Time!
Grab a refreshment and a bite to eat…..
Take your pick…….A cupcake and a cup of tea?
Tea and a Cupcake
Those are Strawberry and Mascarpone Filled Cupcakes! My Favorite!!!! Look at the filling…..mmmmmmm If you want the recipe just click the below picture! Trust me they are delicious.
Strawberry & Mascarpone Filled Cupcake
You better get a cupcake now, I see Rabbit showed up and he’ll be making short work of them!
Rabbit and Cupcake
Maybe you would like a Buttermilk Blueberry Scone too.
Tea and a Buttermilk Blueberry Scone?
Buttermilk Blueberry Scone
The scones are yummy too and if you want the recipe click the above picture.
Lets grab a tea….so many choices maybe some iced tea, green tea, black tea, or herbal tea….
Take some tea!
Iced Tea
Lets have some iced tea on this beautiful hot summer day and let’s mingle.
I would like to introduce you to some of our other guests……
There is Shadow……our Halloween kitty who is now as big as a whale!
Shadow
There is Leo…..our gentle soul……
Leo
He is not impressed with his tea….
Leo Doesn't Like Tea
And Molly our sassy girl…….
Sassy Molly
She’s just joining in all the fun!
There with Molly is the Garden Gnome and Ibex having some tea..
Gnome and Ibex
There’s the gnome again by the pond….
Gnome by the pond
Over there at that table is a silly lot……
The Mad Hatter and Rabbit
There coming through the foliage is Brandon’s creation, the Mountain Climber Nutcracker. He climbed up here to have a quick tea before he makes his journey home next week! He is finally going home!
Mountain Climber Nutcracker
Over here are some of Brandon’s other creations…..
Greyhound, Skull, Bear and The Mad Hatter
Well, I think the guests are getting restless.
Bear Eating Teacup
Thanks for stopping by! I am so delighted you came by. Leave me a quick comment and you will be entered to win either this Teacup with Watermelon Mint Iced Tea and a hand painted tag….
Tea Cup Giveaway
Or this Basket with Berry Basket Iced Tea and a small canvas I painted with hydrangeas….
Tea Basket Give Away
So don’t forget to leave a comment and I will randomly draw two names Tuesday night.
I hope you enjoyed our party and have a great day!!! I also want to thank Vanessa at A Fanciful Twist for organizing such a extravagant Mad Tea Party! She is so creative and her blog is just beautiful and amazing!
Have fun attending all the Tea Parties!
Brandon and I took a road trip last weekend….
We went to a convention for the Nutcracker Collector’s Club….if you want to see more about that pop over to Brandon’s blog!
Time is just flying by. Only a few more weeks of school left!!! I know Dane is excited about that! I’m going to get busier.
I have lots to get done for the Mad Tea Party. I have been working on a few ideas and getting together some giveaway items too. Now I just have to get everything done and put together for the big day.
I also am finally getting to planting flowers, planting our garden and getting the outside ready for the summer season. It seems like I started later than everyone else around here but it had been pretty cold and I hate dragging plants back and forth from the garage and covering those I have planted. So I bought a mess of plants today for my planters and plan on getting them planted today!
Potting Bench
Annuals For Deck Planters
Black Eyed Susan Vine
It is a dangerous thing going to the nurseries around here. I could spend sooooo much money on all the beautiful flowers. Good thing I am running out of room. We only have one more area to get to. We had some trees taken down and now there is an open area that definitely needs some clearing out and planting.
Well, I am off to get some of this work done! Check back soon for some Tea Party updates and I am working on some Halloween items too!