One Grandpa, Six Pastries + Vegan Tea Party Ideas for the Perfect Sunday Gathering
I grew up thinking I knew exactly what my favorite dessert was.
Strawberry tarts. Always.
Every Sunday, my grandpa would come over for tea… and every Sunday he’d say he was bringing “my favorites.”
And every single time, something different was revealed when he opened the package.
In today's episode of the More Plants Podcast discover how my jolly old grandpa and my mother's love for tea inspired what is still one of my favorite ways to entertain.
You'll hear personal stories about how food, family traditions, and culture came together in one of my favorite childhood memories. Featuring Sunday tea rituals, a forgetful (or not) grandpa, and hosting the perfect tea party at home, I take you through a geographical family tree, and give you recipes and ideas for the perfect, cozy, plant-based tea party at home.
From Venezuelan childhood memories to European influences you’ll learn how to build a beautiful vegan tea spread with sweet and savory options, including tea sandwiches, scones, croissants, and nostalgic apple pastries inspired by one of my favorite childhood moments and a tradition I still carry to this day.
You’ll also get a delicious recipe for vegan dill cashew cream cheese tea sandwiches with hazelnuts, plus inspiration from our vegan baking course featuring sourdough, bagels, croissants, and more.
Whether you’re planning a weekend brunch, a tea party with friends, or simply want new vegan baking ideas, this episode will leave you inspired to create a new Sunday tradition of your own in what is still one of my favorite and easiest ways to entertain.
In this episode you'll find:
- A multicultural family story spanning Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and beyond
- The tradition of Sunday tea and how it shaped my love for food and hosting
- How my grandpa transformed an old favorite into a new obsession
- How to create your own vegan tea party at home
- Sweet and savory menu ideas for a balanced tea spread that caters to everyone
- A personal take on honoring family through food
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