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Creating fun and lasting memories with your children and friends of all ages.

There’s something magical about a tea party—the delicate cups, delightful finger foods, wearing an enchanting fascinator, and the joy of gathering around a beautifully set table. The Tea Party Cookbook is your guide to creating unforgettable moments with your child, whether you’re hosting a delightful gathering for friends or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon together.

The Tea Party Cookbook was written to make connection easy — not overwhelming.

I didn’t write The Tea Party Cookbook because families need more recipes. I wrote it because life feels rushed — and children notice. Tea became a small ritual that helped us slow down, sit together, and talk. That’s what I want for other families too. This book is an invitation to pause, connect, and create moments your child will remember. Your friends and family will also appreciate your tea party efforts. 

Introducing The Tea Party Cookbook by Judy Lee. Now available on Amazon.

About the Author
Judy Lee is a marketing and event planner, food blogger, and author who believes that food isn’t just nourishment—it’s connection, celebration, and storytelling. Her passion for afternoon tea began in childhood during a small but unforgettable tea party arranged by her mother with the little girl across the street. With a pink tea set she didn’t yet know how to use, Judy remembers the delight she felt at being invited into something so graceful and grown-up. That simple moment sparked a lifelong infatuation with afternoon tea—its rituals, its sense of pause, and the way it brings people together.

As she grew older, Judy hoped to take her mother to a proper tea room, but her mother—ever practical—always dismissed the idea as “too expensive.” After her mother’s passing, Judy realized she had inherited both her mother’s practicality and her gift for turning simple gestures into lasting memories. Afternoon tea became a way to honour that legacy and to share the warmth of her childhood with others.

Whether she’s planning a fundraiser, facilitating a hands-on workshop, or hosting a beautifully curated tea party, Judy is passionate about helping people create meaningful experiences with ease and joy.

She is especially committed to introducing the enchantment of afternoon tea to children, inspiring connection across generations. Judy lives in the Greater Toronto Area with her family.

These easy finger sandwiches are so fresh and delicious. Perfect for tea parties.

Makes 3 sandwiches

1/2 brick (4 oz) of cream cheese, softened or small container of whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or sour cream (use more if you want a more spreadable consistency)
1/8 teaspoon dried dill or minced garlic or chopped chives (optional)*
6 slices of white bread
1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/8” inch thin

  1. After slicing the cucumbers thinly with a mandolin (be very careful!) or a sharp knife, sprinkle with salt and let it sit and drain with a paper towel over it.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream, and herbs (if using) in a medium-sized bowl until well mixed. Cover and leave in the fridge until ready to use. *To make things simpler, you can also buy a small tub of herbed cream cheese ready-made. Even plain cream cheese pairs well with cucumber.
  3. Spread cream cheese on all 6 slices of bread. Trim off the crust. Layer slices of cucumber. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut into 3 fingers. Total: 18 pieces

Variation:  Cucumber Sandwiches
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese on 3 slices of bread. Lay cucumber slices on the pieces of bread, lightly sprinkle salt and pepper. Cover with the other bread slices to make a sandwich. Trim off crusts. Cut an X to produce 4 quarters (triangles) for a total of 12 pieces.