Tea-drinking has been a part of human culture for centuries, and so it’s no surprise that – over the years – humans have developed a variety of different ways to drink it. Different methods, additions, and utensils have all been introduced to varying degrees of success. Arguably the most successful introduction is the teapot. The …
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. …
Usually when I lay on an afternoon tea I put quite a lot of preparation into it. This week I have been away to Bluestone, Pembrokeshire – a free holiday thanks to a competition on the Bluestone Facebook page! An impulsive afternoon tea One of the days was spent milling around a lovely village called …
It has been a while since I have posted an Afternoon Tea for you all. Earlier this week a friend celebrated her 70th birthday, so we helped welcome this milestone birthday with a quiet but simple afternoon tea. Afternoon tea treats! Menu Chicken finger sandwiches Cheese finger sandwiches *** Raspberry and cream shortbread Fruit cake …
This week it’s National Baking Week, and I thought I would share with you some of my favourite recipes. To start with who fancies a easy Pistachio biscuit recipe, I’ve baked these biscuits a few times. they are simple to make and have an added bonus that you can also freeze them. Easy recipe for Pistachio …
There is nothing that I enjoy better than indulging in Afternoon Tea. Arriving at a nice swanky hotel, relaxing in a comfy chair whilst reading the extensive list of teas. Trying to decide, should I be tempted to try something a little different, maybe even exotic, or play it safe with a traditional tea. Then …
A trip to Stratford Upon Avon and the Fourteas Tearoom. Earlier this week my sister and I had a few days at Stratford-upon-Avon. Now normally when I visit somewhere I like to do lots of research, planning each day. You know the type of thing, what to see, what to do, where to eat. Well …