THE DAWN'S EMBRACE

[milkyi 1985]

To be held in the month of Tobias’ Bounty, 1875 . . .

 

The likeness of Lady Anneliese

 

TO THE CITIZENRY OF OREN, 

 

TH Baroness of Artois cordially summons the loyal men of Frederick I to a soirée at her in-city manor in honour of the name day of her sister, Lady Anneliese, to potentially find a suitable husband for her. Those in attendance are requested to adorn their best evening clothes, drinks and small finger foods will be provided to graze upon throughout the night while guests are invited to make conversation.

 

Should any noble folk who attend wish to bring along their own concessions, they would be most welcome. A space will be cleared among the tables for any food, drink, or otherwise that those may wish to donate.

 

 

M E N U

 

In addition to the following foods and beverages, a selection of alcoholic drinks will be provided at the soirée’s occurrence

 

Black Tea

Particularly stronger than other brews, the black tea is made from the dried leaves of a tea shrub. The flavours found in black teas are earthy and spicy, yet some caramel and honey notes can be tasted throughout the beverage. 

 

Fermented Tea

Poured from a pitcher of tea that has gone under fermentation for several months, this deep ochre tea is tart and makes your lips pucker. Though it can range in many flavours such as: fruity, floral, spicy, or herbaceous. It is surely an acquired taste. 

 

Gooseberry Pie Squares

A tart, grape flavour permeates the filling of the gooseberry pie. Despite being classified as a sweet dessert, these berries have a sharp bitterness to them.

 

Rhubarb Cracker

Rhubarb jam is spread across a small square slice of hard bread, tasting of a honeyed tang. A fine dusting of powdered sugar would complement the jam perfectly.

 

Spiced Apple Crumble Custard Tart 

With thin apple slices neatly laid across, filling the tart is a simple homemade vanilla custard. Cinnamon and nutmeg give the tart its nutty and sweet taste while providing a brown colour to the apple ridges. 

 

Cheese and Chive Flatbread

Topping this distinctive cheese would be melted garlic-infused butter infused with bold, tangy flavouring. On top of the blue cheese, minced chives would be strewn to increase its taste and colour. The bread was cooked to perfection, crisp on the edges and soft in the middle. 

 

Cucumber Tea Sandwich

With its crustless sides and bite-sized nature, the cucumber tea sandwich makes for a splendidly light and refreshing snack. Inside, a thick and creamy cheese spread was coated on the inner sides of the white bread, sprinkled with dill and chives, and finely sliced cucumbers were arranged tidily within the sandwich. 

 

SIGNED, 

 

THE HONOURABLE, Evangéline-Marie Lucille Halcourt d’Artois, Baroness of Artois

 

THE HONOURABLE, William Joseph Halcourt née Trissingham, Baron consort of Artois

 

 

Spoiler

This event will be held on Sunday the 5th of June at 6:30PM EST

 

[ibiou 2397]

Upon reading the missive of her friend Lady Anneliese's newest attempt of finding an eligible bachelor, Ottilie Franziska Castile could not help but laugh aloud to herself. "My dear friend, you are quite the woman," she retorted. "I will simply have to pay you a visit beforehand."

[ydegirl 2357]

Hélène's eyes danced along each line of sentence, running her slightly tanned fingers across the poster. She made note of the date and time-- setting out to find a gift for the sister of the Baroness.