At Beverly Hills' five Star Peninsula Hotel, master chef Bill Bracken (center) prepares a beautiful, delectable and diabeticallly correct tea.

Appreciating sugar-free, low carbohydrate and high protein tea sandwiches and pastries, as well as a selection of the finest cheeses with sliced fruit and berries, is Dr. Riccardo Perfetti who heads diabetes research at Cedars-Sinai.

His patient, Ellen Stern Harris, the editor of BeverlyHillsCitizen.org, is seen savoring this gourmet array. The table is strewn with fresh pink rose petals and the selection of teas is outstanding.

With 24 hours notice, this special teatime selection can be prepared for the Peninsula's seatings at 3 PM or 5 PM. For reservations, call (310) 551-2888.