Try this vintage recipe below. taken from the 1968 Cordon Bleu Cookery Course For very rich shortcrust For filling Use a large fireproof plate Rich shortcrust can be used for this tart but the following […]
The trick to making good scones is to ‘knead less’. Too much kneading makes the gluten tighten. Use cold ingredients to make the scones flakier. Use a pastry type flour rather than all purpose flour, […]
Welcome to our vintage recipe card series. Each week we will bring you a new recipe taken from the archives of the 60’s and 70’s. These are recipe card collections that proudly sat in many […]
Making a cake stand for your afternoon tea is not as daunting as it sounds. In fact, if you’re handy with the drill, you can make one in a heartbeat. You will need several old […]
For many people with a sweet tooth it would be a dream prescription: take a daily dose of chocolate to be healthy. Alas, it is only a dream for now, but EU-funded research has found […]
Strictly speaking, in the UK, cupcakes are really called fairy cake, but there are differences between the two, not simply the name. In Britain, the fairy cake tends to be smaller and the sponge lighter. […]
What is White Tea? In China, white tea is harvested from young leaves which are picked for just a few weeks in the spring. It dates back centuries and is found in the Fujian region […]
It wouldn’t be Afternoon Tea Week without including the humble biscuit. Biscuits and cookies are probably the most popular sweet snack for both the British and Americans, although their tastes are somewhat different. According to […]
Sponges come in all shapes and sizes, as well as flavours. But making the perfect sponge can create its own problems if you don’t follow the recipe to the letter. Just follow the guidelines below […]
What Are Fruit Teas? Fruit teas are made with various fruits, botanicals and flowers. Flowers and botanicals are used to give flavour and to impart that fruity flavour, and a lot of fruit teas can […]
The tart and the tea ring are key features in any afternoon tea session worth its salt. The tart is a type of pastry with an open top and is eaten as a desert. The […]
There are two main reasons why you should incorporate herbal tea in your everyday diet. The first one is the great aromas and tastes you get from a lot of these teas. The second is […]
CHEESECAKE According to the Daily Mail, cheesecake has been voted the top teatime treat of all time – beating the classic Victoria sponge. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed chocolate cake and carrot cake in […]
Welcome to Day 3 of our Afternoon Tea Week. After yesterdays post on how to make white bread, here’s some old vintage sandwich fillers. You can also check out our vegan sandwiches here Each filling […]
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