One of my favorite blogs is Stone Gable. And one of the reasons I love this blog is because its hostess Yvonne often posts interesting recipes. I once made her sour cream scones (which were so delicious), and now I tried another recipe from her blog – Linzer torte cookies.
My husband has been asking me to try to make Linzer torte for some time, but all the recipes I found seemed too complicated, so I put his request on hold. Then Yvonne posted the recipe for Linzer torte cookies, which didn’t sound too difficult, so I was eager to try it.
The other day, I made them! Unfortunately, my cookies didn’t turn out as beautiful as Yvonne’s (I will need to buy special cookie cutters), yet they were very delicious.
I thought since I made the cookies and had about sixty minutes of quiet time while my toddler napped, I would treat myself to a cup of tea. I used the tea cup and dessert plate that I got from my mom. And this bouquet of burgundy chrysanthemums was a present from my husband. I certainly enjoyed this little treat of tea and cookies and quiet sixty minutes.
The link parties I'm joining this week are:
Martha's Favorites @ Martha's Favorites,
Tea for Two @ The Plumed Pen,
Teacup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations,
Teapot and Tea Things @ Silken Purse,
Teapot and Tea Things @ Breath of Fresh Air,
Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage,
Teatime Tuesday @ Lady Katherine Tea Parlor.
My husband has been asking me to try to make Linzer torte for some time, but all the recipes I found seemed too complicated, so I put his request on hold. Then Yvonne posted the recipe for Linzer torte cookies, which didn’t sound too difficult, so I was eager to try it.
The other day, I made them! Unfortunately, my cookies didn’t turn out as beautiful as Yvonne’s (I will need to buy special cookie cutters), yet they were very delicious.
I thought since I made the cookies and had about sixty minutes of quiet time while my toddler napped, I would treat myself to a cup of tea. I used the tea cup and dessert plate that I got from my mom. And this bouquet of burgundy chrysanthemums was a present from my husband. I certainly enjoyed this little treat of tea and cookies and quiet sixty minutes.
The link parties I'm joining this week are:
Martha's Favorites @ Martha's Favorites,
Tea for Two @ The Plumed Pen,
Teacup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations,
Teapot and Tea Things @ Silken Purse,
Teapot and Tea Things @ Breath of Fresh Air,
Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage,
Teatime Tuesday @ Lady Katherine Tea Parlor.
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26 comments:
Hi Olga,
Your cookies look beatiful and are very nice paired with the chrysanthemums! I am glad you enjoyed a quiet moment to yourself:-) I imagine you are enjoying some beautiful spring weather down there?
Hugs,
Bella
You deserved your treat. Such yummy cookies, you are really an accomplished cook. Your cup and saucer are lovely, I love floral designs.
Dearest Olga,
Why do you mention that yours are not as pretty? In fact they look very artistic with the perfect star in the center! You are a very talented lady at anything you lay your hands on. Guess that your husband LOVED them! What a nice matching color scheme you're using with the cup & saucer and the flowers with your yummy cookies.
Lots of love,
Mariette
They look really good.
Hi, I don't know how Yvonne's cookies look alike, but yours look beautiful and seem to be delicious!
Ciao Iaia
Yvonne does have an amazing blog! Your cookies look quite delicious - I am sure your husband was thrilled - my babies are all grown - I know those stolen quiet moments - now they're longer - and I am wishing for grandbabies .....funny how we get sometimes.
lovely tea - those parties are wonderful
Hope you have a blessed day,
Kathy
Everything looks so perfect and beautiful. Very inviting.
Hello Olga,
thank you for your visit and the nice comment. Your cookies look absolutely fantastic and I guess, they tasted that way also. Every mother can feel with you and you do so right, to rest in that quiet moments and treat yourself with a nice cup of tea and those delicious cookies.
Greetings, Johanna
Hi Olga,
I'm so happy you've joined me for tea today! Your cookies are just beautiful and I bet they tasted wonderful too. How pretty your chrysanthemums look with your tea and cookies! Thank you for sharing such a pretty tea with us.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Olga, This post is a feast for the eyes! The flowers are really pretty - love the color. And I think your cookies are pretty! I think you did a great job!
Blessings, Beth
Hello there dear Olga,
What a delightful post full of tea time treats, a lovely teacup, chrysanthemums, respite and Lintzer cookies!.., I saw Yvonne's* lovely cookies and I do think yours look just as pretty and also yummy, to be sure!..,(I love her* amazing blog and artistry with fab recipes as well)!..,
Thanks so much for joining us for TTTT and also
for my 74th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'.
Have a marvelous week and St. Paddy's day;(I'm sure your hubby will be enjoying more of those yummy cookies if there are any left)!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
Hi Olga
Your cookies turned out very well and I'm sure they are yummy.
I like the colour of your flowers and they tie in with your teacup nicely.
Judith
One of my very favorite cookies! They look delicious!
The cookies look delicious and the photos you take are artistic. I know you would have enjoyed your quiet tea time!
Yvonne's blog IS amazing. And I don't even cook! I saw her cookies and yours are just as beautiful. These are some of my very favorites! I bet they're delicious!
Hi Olga: Thank you for joining the party this week. I just love that special tea cup. It is so beautifu. The cookies just make me hungry. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
Your cookies are beautiful! And they look yummy!
What a pretty tea time break.
Hi Olga, ohh this linzer is my fave! yumyy! love love them!.. delish!
Olga, what a sweet, quiet moment you had. Good for you for giving yourself some love. Your cookies are beautiful and look yummy-licious!
Everything looks wonderful; the flowers, crocheted doily, everything. You created a perfect vignette for a moment in time.
Have a glorious day,
Marianne
Olga, your tea cup is so lovely with the large pink rose. I have not seen this pattern before. It is a sweet cup.
Your cookies too look fab. I bet they are delicious!
Hugs,
Terri
Hi Olga,
Nice to meet you. These cookies look pretty to me! You need to take some "me" time, especially when you have little ones. This is the perfect little getaway.
Debbie
What a great Tea post for today and the cookies look absolutely yummy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Oh Olga, those cookies look wonderful! A very lovely tea you prepared for us today!
Your cookies look yummy and especially delicious on the lovely plate with those beautiful burgundy mums. Such a lovely photo.
Blessings.
Just a brief note but packed full of appreciation, for your post that you shared with us this week. I love your presentation of the cookies and they look great! Thank yo for sharing your quiet moment with us. I am eager to see you and what you come up with, next week.
Until then, blessings, Pam
Olga, your cookies look scrumptious! It sounds like your 60 minute treat was a much appreciated oasis of calm in your day. Elaine
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