Welcome to Tea, a virtual tribute to the art of having tea. As Henry James once said: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. I host the occasional virtual tea party to share tea rituals and recipes. British … [Read more...] about Enjoy your Tea with Julia Child’s Ladyfingers
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It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
Welcome to my virtual tea party. The weather is always a safe topic to discuss when having tea, and this week we are experiencing the unsettled weather of Spring, shifting from cool to warm and then back to cool again, sometimes all within the same day. Dressing in layers for … [Read more...] about It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
Feeling a Little Madeleine Today
Whether you take tea for pleasure as a visiting tourist to the UK this year, or as a rising business star entertaining clients, understanding the English tea ritual and names of all the dishes, as well as proper manners, are important. A little knowledge goes a long way. Some … [Read more...] about Feeling a Little Madeleine Today
Easy Meringue Cookies
Meringue is really easy to make and quite versatile. You can drop on cookie sheets like Hersey Kisses or pipe into nests or other shapes. Bonus is that this is a low fat dessert. To make Keto (sugar free), simply replace the caster sugar with your favorite sugar substitute, … [Read more...] about Easy Meringue Cookies
Sparkly Salted Caramel Dark Truffles
These do take a little more skill than dusted truffles, but once you get the hang of it they are amazing. They are one of the truffles I make annually to give away at Christmas to friends, colleagues and family. Sparkly Salted Caramel Dark Truffles hese truffles are a … [Read more...] about Sparkly Salted Caramel Dark Truffles