While English cuisine still gets some bad press, taking tea is still revered as one of the pinnacles of social grace and civility. Today we are going to focus on the social graces of taking tea. Our recipe today is Clotted Cream, an essential part of Afternoon and Cream Tea. … [Read more...] about Proper Manners are Always in Style
Afternoon Tea Guides
Afternoon Tea Basics and Rock Cakes
For many of us, there a few indulgent pastimes which live large in time strapped imaginations. The English tradition of gathering for tea, cucumber sandwiches, and sweet scones is right up there on our bucket list, along spa day with the girls. But what do most us non Brits … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea Basics and Rock Cakes
Downton Abbey Cooks Online Guide to Afternoon Tea
An overview of what you need to know about Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea is arguably the best contribution the British have made to cuisine. A lovely tradition My book Relaxing Over Afternoon Tea has everything you need to know about this ritual, whether you are planning to … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Cooks Online Guide to Afternoon Tea
