Hello! Welcome to Keeping Up with the Joneses. Thanks for stopping by! We're a young couple living in the East Arkansas/Memphis area otherwise known as The Delta, with a love for family, friends, faith and food.

We believe that some of the best memories are created at home around the dinner table, and when entertaining those you love. This little blog is where I share recipes, wine, our home and our life. Enjoy! -Kendall

What You'll Find:

I love to try new recipes. In fact, I rarely make the same thing twice. I'm a bona-fide cookbook collector, Pinterest addict and magazine aficionado. On the blog, you'll see what I've got cooking.

I love wine, y'all, so from time to time I feature bottles I've loved. Crafts and decorating our little house are passions of mine, so you may see some of that. Thanks for stopping by!

Cucumber and Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

There's something delightfully old-fashioned and charming about tea sandwiches. They're perfect little party bites, and when I eat them I can't help but visualize a ladies brunch in the 50s where everyone is wearing a floral pattern.

I made this Southern Living version as an appetizer for Easter. Yes, I'm that behind on blogging recipes! These were soooo tasty. I think I ate at least 4, and when making them I devoured every morsel I trimmed off the sandwiches. This would be perfect for a party or shower, so keep this in mind as you entertain this summer!

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Cucumber and Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients:
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and finely chopped cucumber
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Stir together softened cream cheese, cucumber, mayonnaise, red onion, basil, freshly ground pepper, and salt.

Spread on white bread, layer sandwich with diced fresh strawberries. Slice edges off of bread and cut into triangles.

I like to freeze my bread first so that it's easier to handle. I also keep the bread (while I'm working) and sandwiches under a damp paper towel to keep them fresh.

Enjoy!

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