Tuesday, June 18, 2013

STRAWBERRY TIME "Tea In The Garden"


Last night I baked some strawberry tea breads which I am sharing today for 
Tea In The Garden.







This is such a simple recipe and you could freeze one of your breads for later or give it away now!  I will be giving one away.



Please pour yourself some
 Strawberry Tea too! 


We had some more welcomed rain last night. 
 This was wonderful and we sure need it!  
Of course, the garden loved it!





Here is the recipe:
Strawberry Tea Bread
You will need (2) loaf pans about 5 1/2"  x  9 1/2"  which you will grease with Crisco and then flour
In a large bowl combine:  3 cups sifted flour, 1 tsp baking soda (reduce 1/4 tsp in high altitude) 1 tsp salt, 1 Tb ground cinnamon, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs beaten, 2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed, 1 cup Wesson oil  For the strawberries I cut up fresh ones and froze them for 15 minutes and then used them

Bake at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes until a wood skewer comes out clean when inserted.  Cool cakes and then remove from pans.

Glaze:  place 1/2 cup chopped strawberries in medium saucepan with 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 Tb. cornstarch - bring to a boil and stir down lumps from cornstarch.  Cool this mixture and then pour over tea cakes.
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26 comments:

  1. KarenJune 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Hi Bernideen,
    Thank you so much for hosting Tea in the Garden today. I just love your tea set and pale pink teapot. Did you know that some of your beautiful garden parties have been posted on Pinterest? I wish that I could visit your shop and then have some Strawberry Tea Bread with you today in your garden. It looks so very inviting. Thanks for sharing all of your pretties!
    Take care,
    Karen

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    1. BernideenJune 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      http://pinterest.com/bernideen/boards/
      Yes - I am there too!

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  2. BernideenJune 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM

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  3. SoniaJune 18, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Such a beautiful corner of blossoms and pretty accessories! Love it!
    Miss Bloomers

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 18, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Bernideen! I somehow goofed up on entering my picture!! Help!! Can you delete my linky entry and I'll retry?? Thank you so much!

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 18, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Thank you, Bernideen! It worked this time. Thank you so much for hosting and your garden looks so whimsical and lovely. I'm happy to see it virtually, but wish I could be there in person. The strawberry bread sounds wonderful and I love that it's made with frozen fresh strawberries. It's perfect for a summer treat.

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  6. RosemaryJune 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Your tea time posts in the garden are always so lovely!

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  7. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 18, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Bernideen, your garden looks lovely and oh, I wish I could have one too. The garden we worked so hard to make, Hubby had to dig up and remove everything to make way for grass seed. My gardening days are over and my sweet huuby doesn't have the time. So, I will just have to be content to enjoy those I see on my friends' blogs. Strawberry bread sounds good and your tea is always such a treat. Thanks for hosting and joining me for tea.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. TerriJune 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    How lovely! Last week was so pretty, and this week it is even prettier! You really do have a beautiful spot for tea. Your strawberry bread sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
    We have had plenty of rain here. It seems to be raining or threatening to rain each day. We are having a thunderstorm right now. Luckily I happen to love thunderstorms. : ) but they do not mix well with outdoor tea.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  9. Rosemary and ThymeJune 18, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    I love you little spot for tea Bernideen. Such pretty blooms in your garden. And that recipe for strawberry bread looks amazing. One more recipe for me to try. Thanks so much for sharing and for coming to visit me. I truly enjoy your posts each week.

    Have a wonderful week.

    Janet

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  10. Antiques And TeacupsJune 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Bernideen. Gorgeous as always! I always look forward to tea with you! I have been picking strawberries here as well. My favorite part of early summer. Hope everything is ok now in Colorado....Thanks for all your kind words, encouragement, help and friendship!
    Ruth

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  11. Cozy Thyme CottageJune 18, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Hi! Your little corner garden area looks so lovely. Do you drink your tea out there every morning and afternoon? The Strawberry bread looks so delicious! I should have frozen some whole strawberries to use! I entered my garden blog today on your tea blog. I should have had a tea cup set up in the pergola. If it is not suppose to be entered there, please delete! I am still learning! Thanks for sharing! Nancy

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  12. Marilyn MillerJune 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    As always, just beautiful! Love the strawberry theme and the bread looks delicious.

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  13. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 18, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Hello Bernideen
    I always enjoy how you dress up this shady corner for tea. A strawberry loaf sounds delightful to have with a cup of tea.
    Judith

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  14. Martha's FavoritesJune 18, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Bernideen: I love the way you have your garden spot set up. It is almost like a secret place that you can go to and get away. It is wonderful. I would love to be there now. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  15. MicupofteaJune 19, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Hello Bernideen! What a lovely, inviting setting for tea! The bread sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe and thanks for hosting. Summer is almost here...enjoy June :)
    Shawn

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  16. MicupofteaJune 19, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    I tried to join the party but my link is not showing up....will try again tomorrow :)
    shawn

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  17. KathyJune 19, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    This sounds so delicious - LOVE strawberries - your garden is a delight to visit and I do appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

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  18. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJune 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Your table is adorable. It must be so nice to have a cup of tea in your lovely garden.

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Bernideen, never tire of seeing tea in your garden. The bread sounds so yummy. I bought strawberries yesterday. I am going to make this in the morning. Thanks so much for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  20. Julie's LifestyleJune 19, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Bernideen, you have a new follower now. Your blog is so beautiful and I love tea! I saw it on Share Your Cup of Mrs. Olson.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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  21. Two Cottages And TeaJune 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Your tea this week is so beautiful! I love how the shadows fall on your tea party. Pretty basket with your lovely teapot! We really need rain here, our grass is starting to brown up in places. Would just love a all night rain! Thank you for hosting your party and wishing you a lovely week.
    Nancy

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  22. Angela McRaeJune 20, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Yum! Thanks for reminding me I have a loaf of Strawberry Tea Bread from a friend in the freezer! (The bread, not the friend, is in the freezer, of course ...)

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  23. Rattlebridge FarmJune 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Such a pretty teaparty. Your setting is gorgeous. I would love to sit down and have tea and strawberry bread! Thanks for including this post at Foodie Friday.

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  24. The Charm of HomeJune 26, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    This is my children's favorite quick bread! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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