Inheriting the gene of my late mother, who had a huge talent in creating dishes and entertaining parties, I am a person who loves delicious dishes and fond of re-creating my mom’s recipes for my friends to enjoy when I have a chance. One of my favorites is hosting an English afternoon tea party in a quiet garden on a Spring or Summer Day that I am not too busy with work. It would be the most peaceful time for me and my girlfriends to review our memories and share our joys over a few cups of tea. The preparation for the tea party is very meticulous.
I’m a perfectionist and I like to do everything myself from going to the market for finger food ingredients, choosing flowers, ordering cakes, ironing tablecloths, and hand-picking cups and plates for guests. Although it would require a lot of work and attention to details, I really enjoy it. I ordered petit fours and scones from the local bakery Draeger’s.
I asked Sharon Bui, a popular baker, to help me with a cake specially designed for my tea party. I made my own finger food, prepared tea, and arranged everything else. By the magic touch of master floral designer Alan Do from Noovo Bloom, also a good friend of mine who has exquisite taste in flowers, my small garden had become a lovely secret fairytale garden.
I love entertaining and spending quality time with friends and family, and always go out of my way to make things happen for the one I love.