My passion for a relaxing English tea has spilled over into a love of all things tea related. My mom had a couple of beautiful silver tea and coffee sets. I believe I have a silver coffee set as well. They are absolutely gorgeous. But a tea set is not all you need for a… Read More
I had never had a crumpet until I made these. For me, and it may be because I am American, I always considered tea and scones the basic components of an afternoon tea. Of course, I am considering a proper British tea. In an earlier post about scones, I wrote they are quintessential to a… Read More
Scones are quintessential British tea. You can skip the sandwiches and cakes, but scones are a must! Scones can be butter scones or cream scones; plain or with nuts and/or dried fruit. I like to make smaller round scones, about two inches in diameter, but they often are made in a larger size such as… Read More
In our very busy world, it is so nice to take time to enjoy the company of a friend. Recently a friend and I shared an afternoon of stories, memories and plans over tea, sandwiches and scones. I felt it was a perfect time to use my mom’s silver flatware. With it I paired a… Read More