Try this vintage recipe below. taken from the 1968 Cordon Bleu Cookery Course For very rich shortcrust For filling Use…
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The trick to making good scones is to ‘knead less’. Too much kneading makes the gluten tighten. Use cold ingredients…
Welcome to our vintage recipe card series. Each week we will bring you a new recipe taken from the archives…
Simply delicious! Source and Photo Credits 10 Delightful Tips for Afternoon Tea, Afternoon Tea, Delightful Tips for Afternoon Tea, for…
Making a cake stand for your afternoon tea is not as daunting as it sounds. In fact, if you’re handy…
For many people with a sweet tooth it would be a dream prescription: take a daily dose of chocolate to…
Strictly speaking, in the UK, cupcakes are really called fairy cake, but there are differences between the two, not simply…
What is White Tea? In China, white tea is harvested from young leaves which are picked for just a few…
It wouldn’t be Afternoon Tea Week without including the humble biscuit. Biscuits and cookies are probably the most popular sweet…
Sponges come in all shapes and sizes, as well as flavours. But making the perfect sponge can create its own…
What Are Fruit Teas? Fruit teas are made with various fruits, botanicals and flowers. Flowers and botanicals are used to…
The tart and the tea ring are key features in any afternoon tea session worth its salt. The tart is…
There are two main reasons why you should incorporate herbal tea in your everyday diet. The first one is the…
CHEESECAKE According to the Daily Mail, cheesecake has been voted the top teatime treat of all time – beating the…
Welcome to Day 3 of our Afternoon Tea Week. After yesterdays post on how to make white bread, here’s some…