A Casual Day of Sharing Good Food, Friends, & Faith

The table was set the afternoon before to give plenty of time for working on the finer items seen above, The first picture was the Fruit Tart, the second picture was Flakey pastries I made using Phyllo dough and my homemade jams.
Others brought quiche, cheeses, bagels and crackers.  We had a variety of fruit.  I set up a counter with coffee and a tea box with assorted teas, sugar and cream.  The floral arrangement I made was with artificial flowers, I made it look real by putting water in the vase, No one could tell the difference, Best of all the flowers will not wilt.  This was a time consuming part of the event to make the individual tarts above, they were crispy and flaky and very delicious.  It is important when adding fruit to the same plate to make it as appealing as possible.  Presentation is so very important.  
I felt the use of actual dishes (china in this case) and my goldware would make everyone feel like they were extremely special.  The occasion was a "LIFE GROUP" Ladies Power Prayer Breakfast Club.
I wanted only the best and finest for my friends who I feel are more like family.  I only hope this will leave them all with the knowledge that each and every one of them are very special.  

This was a project of love, both for my friends who are also considered family, and the love of great food and fellowship.  I look forward to doing this again soon.  God Bless...