Tea on this cloudy day is with a easy bar recipe and a cup of Paris tea.
I'll probably never get to Paris, but I can sip a cup of Paris tea. One of my favorite tablecloths is gracing my table that my friend Joy gifted to me. Grandson Caiden gave me and his mom bouquets of flowers for Easter and a few of them are in my lady vase. He is incredibly thoughtful. I'm having a huge tea party for our aqua group and I found a napkin fold that I liked for paper napkins. My little mom loved pretty paper napkins and when she would come to visit, we always looked for pretty ones for her to take back home. I love pretty paper napkins just like she did.
This is a gifted teapot from a dear friend, and it looks so perfect for Spring.
Doesn't this Royal Albert Spring Meadow blend perfectly with the teapot?
Pam from Everyday Living shared this recipe on her blog awhile back, and I have wanted to make them ever since. The recipe comes from a place they like to visit, called the Swag. Oops, someone took a corner out of the pan! Couldn't be me??
Yield: Depends on the cut, but I got 42
Swag Bars
These bars are very easy to put together and make a nice treat. I had to adapt the recipe for the ingredients that I had on hand without making a trip to the grocery.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 cup white corn syrup (I used 3/4 cup corn syrup and 1/4 cup honey)
- 6 cups crunched corn flakes (I did crunch the corn flakes up somewhat and then measured)
- 8 ounces of chocolate chips, which is 1-1/3 cups (I actually used a 10 ounce bag of Ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate chips because that's what I had)
Instructions
- Put the sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup in a large, heavy pan.
- Heat until very hot, almost to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Take off of the heat and add the crunched corn flakes, mixing well.
- Press gently into a lightly sprayed 9 x 13" pan.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. I used the tip provided by the Executive Chef and microwaved the chips for a few minutes, checking after every 30 seconds, stirring, until they were almost melted.
- Score the bars while they are hot because they are hard to cut once cooled.
Notes
I think semi sweet or chocolate chips would be better on these than my bittersweet ones that I used.
Cissy was honored at her high school by one of the Vice Principal's with the Bronco Way Award. We are very proud of her!
Caiden and his girlfriend, Liz, set a goal for themselves to run in a 5k!
Avery and her boyfriend, Landon, went to prom together, with Avery missing volleyball Nationals in Salt Lake City. Don't they look cute together? I think she made the right choice!
Thank you for your visit! xo
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Good morning Kitty, Your Royal Albert Spring Meadow teacup and teapot make a beautiful pairing for your Paris tea! Oh my, Pam’s Swag bars look decadent too! Love seeing your grands, it’s hard to believe Cissy and Avery are graduating after seeing them grow up on your blog over the years…how time flies! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead ♥
ReplyDeleteThose bars look so yummy. I think this may be the best way to eat corn flakes lol! Your Grands are adorable and how fun to see them achieving wonderful goals. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteThose swag bars sound so good with tea. I love looking at the photos of your grandchildren. They are growing up so fast. I hope you have a nice day and week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Kitty! I love your teapot and pretty Royal Albert teacup. The Swag Bars are really good and now you have me thinking about them, I may have to make a batch. Your grandchildren are beautiful and handsome. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect little post! Your teapot and cup, the beautiful flowers, the pretty tablecloth, the yummy bars, and the sweet sweet pics of grands - just all so wonderful! ♥
ReplyDeleteThe tummy swag bars are right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI also like pretty paper napkins and have even used them for decoupage projects.
Avery looks gorgeous! Love her ruffly blue prom dress!
Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful achievements in the family!! Congratulations to all...
Happy week!
hugs
Donna
Cissy is so grown-up! She, along with Avery and Caiden are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour embroidered tea tablecloth is lovely. You've created a delicious looking tea table today, Kitty.
Oh, those bars look amazing! God bless you, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm wild about anything no bake - these bars sound wonderful. I'll give them a try soon. Love your gorgeous teapot and all your family pictures too. You are blessed. Thanks much for sharing. XO
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty. Your Royal Albert Spring Meadow teacup and teapot are so pretty. The swag bars looks pretty delicious. I am sure I would be tempted too. Your family is adorable. Priceless memories. I hope your tea party was a big success and fun. xo
ReplyDeleteI read this post Monday while I was in the airport but I guess I never commented! Your dessert looks yummy. I loved seeing your granddaughter all dressed up for her prom and hearing about the successes of your other grandchildren too.
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty and Happy May. Please forgive me for commenting so late, but we were away this past weekend and then had family in for a visit.
ReplyDeleteYour teapot is darling. Perfect for Spring.
How thoughtful of your grandson to give you flowers. So very sweet.
I enjoy seeing all your grandkids. What a good-looking bunch.
I remember Pam sharing those Swag Bars. Yum! I may have to try them.
Take good care, my friend.
The bars look delicious but your grands steal the show once again! Beautiful girls and what a sweet gift of flowers from your grandson. ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteOh those swag bars! Now I am wanting a batch! Kitty, loving all of the pictures with your precious grands. Kitty you look amazing. That is the sweetest thing ever that your grandson gave you flowers!!! Melts my heart. Happy May dear Kitty. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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