2004 Chautauqua Tea

Eine Kleine Teamusik

When Rosemary Hamblin and Jane Stevens heard a German band, Franconian Harmonics, would be performing at the annual Great American Brass Band Festival Chautauqua Tea, they  quickly got to work adding German-themed edibles to the menu for the event. 
“It’s a central Kentucky interpretation of German foods,” Hamblin said with a smile. 
Black Forest Cake and Reubens jumped out at them as good German choices. At a suggestion, Hamblin said she was considering adding Rachels, or Turkey Reubens, to the menu as well. 
With “Hansel and Gretel” in mind, they added gingerbread boys and girls, too. 
Stevens has visited Germany. She says German cuisine favors cabbage, pork and potatoes. But Stevens’ favorite food on the visit was fresh vegetables at an outdoor cafe. 

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JENNIFER BRUMMETT 

If you want to go:
Great American Brass Band Festival Chautauqua Tea
Tea times: 3 and 5 p.m. June 10
The Tea Leaf
Performance: 4 p.m., West T. Hill Community Theatre
Cost: $15; reservations required
Phone: (859) 236-7456.

The event recreates the atmosphere of a turn-of-the-century afternoon tea and a Chautauqua gathering, where traveling companies brought cultural events to rural areas.

This year's festival will be held June 13-15.

One-half of the proceeds go to the Brass Band Festival.

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