Not far from where I live is the National Trust property Benthall Hall, near Broseley, Shropshire. A property I confess to having never visited before, an impromptu visit by my sister and I for tea and cake was called for. I am quite sure I checked the time they opened before we left but still …
August 2014
Afternoon Tea in the Garden
An afternoon tea in the garden, how very English of me. A belated Christmas gift for my brothers girlfriend, a wonderful setting with perfect weather and the garden looking rather good too. The afternoon tea menu featured a new bake for me of choux pastry to make the Violet Eclairs – which incidentally were divine. …
Giveaway winner announcement
**Winner Announcement** The lucky winner of the Liberty Notebook has now been drawn and congratulations go to:- Lucy Bishop I have sent you a tweet so please reply with your contact details to “gardenteacakesandme@gmail.com” and I will make sure your lovely prize is posted straight away. Thank you to everyone who entered, sharing you favourite bakes or …
Time for a Life Change
For quite sometime members of my family have been nagging me suggesting to me that I should consider making some changes to my work/life balance. Earlier this year as you may know I has been poorly for the second time in six months, linked to my scoliosis. Following advise from my consultant I decided it was time …
Chewy Toffee and Salted Cashew Nut Cookies – No Bake Recipe
No Bake Recipe, Chewy Toffee and Cashew Nut Cookies – I baked these having spotted the recipe as part of a book launch promotion by Quercus books for No Bake Baking book, where you will also find the source of the recipe. There are just four ingredients to make these no bake biscuits, so very simple …
Add a finishing touch with Jennifer’s Cutlery – Review
Whether you are hosting an afternoon tea or just coffee and cake for family or friends. It can be the small things, the attention to detail, that makes a difference. Antique Cutlery I confess to having a small collection of antique teaspoons, tea and butter knives and a vintage style cake slice and spoons for serving …