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 …
I am already in full Christmas mode, and have a number of Christmas related activities on my festive to do list. Christmas market is already ticked off my list and this week I also ticked off a Festive Afternoon Tea at my local Wyevale Garden Centre in Telford. My sister and I had arranged to …
What a delightful surprise, Afternoon Tea in Shropshire at The Haughmond, Upton Magna a modern coaching inn. Keep Saturday afternoon free my sister asked, I have a surprise for you and my eldest sister. Clues had been dropped and we had worked out our treat was an afternoon tea, and ‘oh my’ how I love an Afternoon …
Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed by all no matter your budget. I have enjoyed afternoon tea at 5 star hotels that cost over £40 per person, but I have equally enjoyed a budget version in a small cafe for under £10. Finding an Afternoon Tea bargain can be a real treat, both to yourself and …
This Butterscotch Shortbread recipe, has just a few ingredients to create a taste of luxury. My basic shortbread recipe is a tried and trusted one, with a simple addition of tiny pieces of fudge. Once baked the fudge turns into small pieces of tasty butterscotch. A naughty but nice Butterscotch Shortbread Recipe Butterscotch Shortbread Recipe …
What better way to end a month of birthday celebration for my sister than with afternoon tea at David Austin Roses tea room. Our local and my new favourite venue – David Austin Roses, Shropshire. A gloriously sunny day for May and delightfully warm too. All the ladies of the family started with a stroll …
You all know how I love an Afternoon Tea, and what better place to enjoy one than at a Country Hotel in Yorkshire. Last week during a short break to Yorkshire my sister and I were given the opportunity to indulge in Afternoon Tea at Ox Pasture Hall Hotel, Scarborough. Table laid for Afternoon Tea …
This was no ordinary afternoon tea at the Berkeley Hotel, London – it was actually rather special. I was very lucky to have won a competition from Classic FM and Estee Lauder including a weekend in London! You all know how much I love Afternoon Tea so what a perfect prize. Afternoon Tea Berkeley Hotel …
I have discover choux pastry with this easy bake Mini Eclairs with violet essence icing. I was inspired by the Rose Eclairs I had at my Fortnum and Mason Afternoon Tea, this was my first time at making choux pastry, which I have to say is one of the easiest pastries to make – or is …
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. …