Salmon sandwiches for high tea
After doing the scones for the Monthly Mingle I got thinking that I would like to do some of those really typical sandwiches that you always get with a high tea as well. And I needed to make lunch at the studio anyway, so why not combine the two..?
I had wanted to make some with eggsalad as well, but believe it or not; I bought the eggs in the supermarket and then left them at the register!! Ofcourse I only found out about that when I was already in the studio… Tsss… stupid me… So no eggsalad. Instead I made salmon sandwiches with creamcheese, always a classic and incredibly tasty as well and I made hamsandwiches 
with cucumber. Not really anything that requires a recipe ofcourse… 🙂
I added a bit of dill to the salmon, as I always think that this herb goes very well with salmon.
Took a couple of photos and then had a lovely lunch! Unfortunately the reason why I was in the studio in the first place, was that someone would come and have their photo taken… An hour after the supposed appointment, I received a phonecall that she was ill. She had send a text message but to the wrong Simone! No harm done though.. I was enjoying myself reshooting the scones.
While I really did like the taste of the creme fraiche on the scones I figured I could do with a better substitute for the clotted cream and I found one!!
I used mascarpone this time, added a bit of whipped cream to the mix, stir untill the two are combined and then add a little sugar to your taste. I wanted to add vanilla as well, but all the vanilla pods are at home, so left them out. I used raspberry jam again with some fresh raspberries. And I loved it!! It was a little sweeter then the version with creme fraiche and since mascarpone has a higher fat-content it tasted more like clotted cream too.
Since I also made those photos really last minute the first time I wanted to redo them properly this time. I reheated the scones (I always feel you can actually see that food is cold in a photo, especially when it comes to things you would eat warm-ish) and since I baked them two days ago, I was quite surprised that they were still quite edible as well…!
These sandwiches are not particularly a recipe as such .. but still incredibly quick and tasty!
I love smoked salmon sandwiches! They are definitely perfect for high tea… so simple but absolutely delicious! Also, congratulations on the new kitched aid!
Beautiful photos!
Beautiful photos!
I love the look of that sandwich!
What cute little sandwiches:)
What cute little sandwiches:)
Yum! I can take this any day!
I love whole wheat bread, but at times like these there are no substitutes for super-white bread. Looks wonderful Simone, I like the light on the sprigs of dill!!! Clotted cream would also be my choice for the scones!!!
Oh I want to come for afternooon tea at your house! The pics are gorgeous
These look wonderful. The dill is just the right color punch. I love your photos–I study them for composition and presentation ideas. Then I have to go fix something to eat, ’cause they make me hungry!
Great idea with the mascarpone cheese! You don;t really need the vanilla in there, as clotted cream is just…cream. You are right about reheating things for photos, in many situation you can actually tell.
Sometimes timing is perfect even when you don’t think so. I would be the one chomping on the salmon tea sandwiches because I have no sweet tooth. I was once invited to a tea where there was ONLY sweets and I was miserably hungry.
You are so lucky to have a studio. I have a table in front of a window with hanging velum. First I have to take everything off of it. It’s always a big deal for me to photo food. One day I’ll set myself up right, once I get the RIGHT lens. one day….
I am THE QUEEN of leaving food at the cash register!!! I had to laugh at that as I do it all the time. I adore tea sandwiches as these are gorgeous!
The sandwiches look really yummy and the scones lovely!! Mascarpone sounds delicious with them and the jam. Gorgeous pictures!
Those sandwiches look incredibly tasty, and elegant!
How perfectly beautiful & sophisticated! The scones are just so lovely with mascarpone (what an idea!!!!) & raspberry jam.
perfect for a snack.
Sounds like lovely items for a tea! The mascarpone with the salmon sounds great, and your scone looks amazing.
Lovely photo. I love your purple tablecloth – and the sandwishes are looking soooo delicious.
Cheers from Germany,
edelweissgold28
Simone, I love smoked salmon so much that I don’t think I’d make it as far as to taste your lovely scones.
May I suggest you use a light rye bread and lemon butter with the salmon for a true English version of your smoked salmon. Quite tasty, I can assure you.