After having a nosey browse on a local business directory last week, I noticed that one of Cambridge’s most treasured museums actually hosted a Vintage Tea Room and I had never noticed it before… I immediately slapped my own wrists and got in touch with the museum to have a chat with them about a plea they were making for Teacups to make this tea room sparkle just a little more than it already was.  Cambridge &

Yesterday saw The Secluded Tea Party taking place Live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire with the lovely and ever so slightly eccentric Glenn, one of the producers of the shows at this local station.  We had been expecting the lovely Sophie, however due to illness, Glenn had to step in and save the day by joining myself and my fabulous Tea Party guests for a delicate cup of tea and a slice of home made cake.  Such a hard job, but so

That’s right folks..  If you haven’t heard it already, Fitzbillies is back with a refreshingly subtle reopening in Cambridge at the same spot it has always been on Trumpington Street.   Fitzbillies is the bakery that myself and Mister Flay would take a stroll down to when we fancied something sweet and naughty back when we used to go on little dates together (Doesn’t happen as much recently, so we took the op

On Wednesday 31st August, I hosted the second round of The Clandestine Cake Club in Cambridge.  The Theme? – “Too Cool For School”.  Now, what the heck is the Clandestine Cake Club I can hear you asking your screen?…. Well, if you are passionate about eating cake. Or you are passionate about baking cakes and you haven’t yet heard of the UK’s largest growing cake clubs, then check out the lov

After reading a very inspiring blog post written by Vanessa Kimbell about a good baking deed she had done recently for the man who regularly cleans her car at the local car wash. She had baked a batch of her amazing cookies, put them in a tin and taken them down to give to him as a thank you for doing such a good job with a smile on his face, even in the cold weather and dark days.  This put a smile on my face straight away, i

Last weekend I hosted a private version of The Secluded Tea Party for a group of sophisticated Hens who travelled from Norwich to spend a lovely warm day in Cambridge with their lovely Bride-To-Be who had absolutely no idea where she was being taken, and every element of her day was a complete surprise.  They were dressed beautifully for the occasion too, all in vintage dresses and Victory Curls to put my own hair to shame. It

A rarity occurred very recently… Mister Flay took a DAY OFF! – Shocking ; )  As luck would have it, we were both going to not be working on a weekday, which is very unusual for us, so we certainly made the most of it and took a stroll into Cambridge for a wander in the Market Square and a slow amble along the backs, which is something we love doing if and when we get the chance to do so. We even got a sneaky cockta

It’s finally settled, the calender for The Secluded Tea Party… Taking you right up to January 2012… Get the dates in your diary and contact me to reserve a place should you be keen to join in with the following planned Afternoon/Evening Tea Party Events…. So Exciting! x SUNDAY 4TH SEPT 2011 –10am – 12.30pm The Secluded (RADIO!) Tea Party  – 6 Spaces Left In partnership with BBC Radio C

A few weeks back, myself and the lovely Lynn AKA Bakelady from The Secret Tea Room in Leeds met up in Ely for a cuppa and a piece of cake at Peacocks Tea Room next to the river. It was pleasant outside, so we got to enjoy the beautiful rose garden and I enjoyed the loveliest cup of tea – Rose & Marzipan, a refreshing blend matched perfectly to my taste. Followed by a brisk walk through the town and around the cathed