with many thanks to Elizabeth for being our fearless leader and hostess these past three years…
and for helping people connect from all around the globe each week for T Stands for Tuesday (all are welcome to join in with something/anything drink related)…
it really is a pleasure to get to visit each week and share…
since it’s a celebration I made a cake…
an easy no bake cake since it is much too hot and humid here in Virginia to turn on the oven…
Trader Joe’s angel food cake with fresh raspberries and blueberries and homemade whipped creme…
and how about some refreshing watermelon lemonade with some bubbles added too if you like…
here’s to lots more fun and sharing…
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
What a fantastic t party Patty. I want to be there. The watermelon lemonade looks so much cooler than hot tea, perfect for mid-July summer weather. Our humidity broke, but only for a couple of days. I bet your party was a lot of fun! Happy T day. Hugs-Erika
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WOW! I wanta come to your party and eat that cake 🙂 You throw a good time with good food. ♥
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Oh, now that looks like the perfect cake for these hot sticky days! 🙂
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Looks tasty.
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This is fabulous. I agree it’s too hot to bake, but this alternative is just perfect. I love the candles and the berries, too. You made this a true party! Thanks for sharing this party cake and look back at T with us for T this nearly Tuesday. So glad you joined the party.
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Ooooh, I love the look of your cake and the birthday teapot! Your celebratory meal looks summery and so yummy! Have a wonderful T Day, hugs, Valerie
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i love how you put the Little “fireworks-looking” decoration on this cake! it Looks really mouth watering. i suppose i should make my blog visits AFTER a big breakfast *g*, it makes me hungry to see this delicious cake…
happy t-day, patty!
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I really enjoyed your T Party, Patty (oh am doing poetic rhythms)… it’s as if I was there from across the pond. Happy day to you!
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I love your party table and that delicious looking cake, so inviting. Its a lovely teapot as well. The drink sounds so refreshing for a hot day.
Happy T day Patty
Yvonne xx
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Thank you so much for throwing a party! I loved the cake and enjoyed the melon lemonade! Thank you so much! Of course the beautiful teapot is very appropriate.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
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oh what a really beautiful outdoor setting with a perfect celebration cake! I’ll have my drink with bubbles too:) Love your idea of the no bake cake in this kind of heat-it looks so refreshing too. Such a pretty teapot set at the top of your post too. Happy T day!
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I’m heading to TJs shortly….hmmm…I may have to pick up one of those cakes and celebrate with you long distance! Thanks for the party!
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Yummmy!! That looks delish! If only we were a few miles less apart! xoxo
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What a lovely setting, the food and drink looks really yummy.
I’ve never heard of water melon lemonade, but I bet its lovely and refreshing 🙂
Gill x
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that is a fabulous cake..its too hot to bake here too today
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Gorgeous cake! I’ve never thought of doing a cake that way, but I’m certainly thinking about it now 😉 Happy T Tuesday!
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Patty, dear, did you receive my comment ?
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No you did not ,I can see now……
Trying again, to tell you, that this wonderful cake you created, looks almost like a Danish lagkage : http://www.isabellas.dk/tags/lagkage , you can see some here 🙂
The table is lovely, with your plates in red glass, and the drink looking so yummy, too. What a fantastic celebration ,with lights, cake, bubbles, and all, my dear Patty .
Hugs from also very warm Denmark .
Dorthe xx
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Oh that looks tasty – yummie!
Happy T-Day dear Patty!
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Okay I’m coming over, oh wait, I gave up sweets, but this looks so good. Bravo to your cool cake. xox
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I love this post and that cake looks so divine! I would kill for a Trader Joe’s here. Maybe someday. Our closest is 2 hours away. xoxoxo
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What a spectacular post, you certainly celebrate in style! I love your T-Day party, the watermelon lemonade and bubbles look perfect for a hot humid summers day and your cake is scrummy, enjoy! Happy T Day! J 🙂
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Love your celebration cake!! it’s beautiful, and looks really yummy! Happy T Day Anniversary!
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Well homemade cake or not that looks DELICIOUS!! Thank you so much for the comment on my Tea post… I’m sorry to hear the deer are eating all your plants… We really haven’t gotten around to doing any landscaping .. just still working on the inside… But i’ve pretty much made up my mind that the deer come first… I just enjoy seeing them and having them around….And i don’t want to have to live like FT KNox to have flowers and such…I’m going to try some hanging flowers later and i have a few plants in mind they might…MIGHT leave alone… They really don’t like alot of textue…So thick or waxy leaves like Magnolia trees they tend to leave alone… Also poisonous plants like Oleander or strong smelling plants like rosemary or lavender… marigolds… You might have good luck with those… Hugs! deb
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You are so Johnny on the Spot ! Are you the new Martha Stewart of the blogging world!!!!!
Delicious looking post !!
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Now that is a clever way to create a cake without turning on the oven. It sounds quite tasty too. The greenery on top amused me
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That is super fun!!! Love that you went all out to celebrate. Trader Joe’s is a favorite store of mine…I only wish they’d build one a little closer to me. but it is worth the drive!
Happy T day!
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I always love your photographs of your clever arrangements. Even your cakes are works of art.
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Oh my goodness – that cake looks a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Almost (notice, I said ‘almost) looks too good to eat!
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Oh Dear! I didn’t even get here for the celebration cake …maybe just as well I have been “bad” lately – it does look delicious though! Hugs, Chrisx
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What a great celebration and gorgeous cake! I discovered several delightful new bloggers (new to me) through your AJJ and T posts. Thank you and onward to another year!
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