There are many tea recipes which are quick and easy to make, including today’s recipe, Eccles Cakes. Not really a cake, but a puff pastry pocket filled with currants and mixed peel. If you are a stickler for tradition, this is a great recipe to give authenticity to your tea … [Read more...] about Scrummy Eccles Cakes
Afternoon Tea
Delightful Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Ginger adds an interesting flavour to jam, and I keep a jar on hand, not only to spice up my scones, but to use on cocktail crackers, paired with smoked white fish...a lovely taste experience. … [Read more...] about Delightful Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Amazing Healthy Carrot Cake
Traditional carrot cake recipes have a lot of fat in them due to the oil. I substitute with applesauce, and use whole wheat flour makes a dense cake but it still moist. … [Read more...] about Amazing Healthy Carrot Cake
Titanic’s Coconut Sandwich Cookies
This sweet treat can grace your tea tray or party sweet dish with distinction. It was served to 2nd class passengers as part of the dessert course on April 12, 1912. … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Coconut Sandwich Cookies
Decadent Chocolate Éclairs
The decadent éclair has to be one of the greatest gifts the French have provided to satisfy our sweet tooth. So well loved it was served as dessert in 1st Class on Titanic. … [Read more...] about Decadent Chocolate Éclairs