NOVEMBER 22, 2018 // 7
IS THE FLAVOR OF THE MONTH IN SEASIDE
Butterfield Cottage hosts four Saturdays of teas and tasty treats
By PATRICK WEBB
FOR COAST WEEKEND
I
f there was an award for the tastiest holi-
day event in the prettiest setting, Seaside
would have a slam-dunk contender.
Gingerbread Tea at the Butterfield Cottage
is an annual fixture that offers residents and
visitors a chance to get into the holiday mood
in a delicious and fun way.
The Seaside Museum & Historical Society
has set four dates this year, beginning Satur-
day, Nov. 24, and continuing Dec. 1, 8 and
15. The teas are served from 1 to 4 p.m. each
Saturday. Admission is $5, with no advance
reservations needed.
The teas will be presented by supporters of
the Seaside Museum at 570 Necanicum Drive,
four blocks north of the Seaside Civic & Con-
vention Center.
They feature homemade gingerbread cake,
baked by museum supporters and served with
whipped cream and hot tea, cocoa or spiced
cider. There are gingerbread-men cookies
for children.
“The volunteers at the Museum who work
on this event are like Santa’s elves,” said Kim
Reef, this year’s organizer. “We like to spread
joy and goodwill — and get our warm fuzzies
from watching everyone enjoy the fruits of
our labors.”
Volunteers can handle 30 guests at any one
time, and each date usually attracts twice that
number over the course of the afternoon. The
Museum “elves” bake four large cakes ready
for each Saturday.
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IF YOU GO
GINGERBREAD TEA
The Seaside Museum
& Historical Society
Butterfield Cottage,
570 Necanicum
Drive, Seaside.
1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays,
Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 and
15.
Admission $5.
COURTESY SEASIDE MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
During a prior year’s event, visitors to the Seaside Museum sample the seasonal fare with a musical group on hand to help set the mood for the holidays.