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. The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but they excel in … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea Made Better with Portuguese Custard Tarts
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Enjoy your Tea with Julia Child’s Ladyfingers
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
Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
Welcome to my virtual tea party, my 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.” The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
Downton Downtime: Pack Healthy Snacks for Travel by Air, Land or Sea
Summer is officially here and many of you are packing or currently on your annual summer vacation. Some of your trips will be new adventures to places like London, for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Wimbledon (on right now), or the Summer Olympics. For many of you, like me, some … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Pack Healthy Snacks for Travel by Air, Land or Sea
Earl Grey is Also Great to Eat with Afternoon Tea
Welcome to my regular 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.” GONE FISHING: Not unlike Downton Abbey and your other favorite TV shows, you may be … [Read more...] about Earl Grey is Also Great to Eat with Afternoon Tea