A VERY ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA…

Visit the former royal yacht Britannia which is moored at Leith, Edinburgh, and enjoy a tour of the Queen’s bedroom, followed by speciality teas and coffee and cake in the spectacular surrounding of the Royal Deck Tea Room. They even have gluten, wheat and lactose-free cakes and scones available.

The ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. And to celebrate Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding day on Friday, 29th April they will be serving a special ‘Royal Wedding Champagne Afternoon Tea’ in the Royal Deck Tea Room.

For more information visit the website http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk

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EASY LEMON SELF-SAUCING PUDDING…

EASY LEMON SELF-SAUCING PUDDING…

Ingredients
50g/2oz butter
200g/7oz caster sugar
1 x lemon zest
lemon juice + juice from 1 lemon zested
3 eggs, separated
50g/2oz plain flour sifted
250ml milk

Method

Preheat oven to 180c 160F/ Gas 4
Whisk the butter sugar and lemon zest until pale and creamy
Add lemon juice, egg yolks, flour and milk one by one until you have a smooth batter
Whisk egg whites until firm but not stiff then fold the two mixtures together
Pour the mixture into a buttered oven proof dish and put in a baking tray which is half filled with hot water
Bake for 40 – 45 mins until the top is lightly browned and set
Serve hot