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One sunny Tweeting Afternoon last week led me to *meet* a lovely lady called Diane who was mentioning her new version of a supper club, right here in a very green Cambridgeshire. Of course, I had to contact her and get on the guest list right away… Another Supper Club in Cambridge that didn’t sound pompous or out of place – I had to go along! Not only was she local to me for a change, it was being hosted on a

This Months’ Afternoon Tea event saw us parking up at a very Crafty Venue in the centre of St Neots for a very special edition of The Secluded Tea Party!… My Guests were invited to join me at Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, owned by the fantastically enthusiastic and fun host, Chrissy Brown. Chrissy welcomed my 12 guests and talked them through a short pottery painting master class to allow them to get the best out

After some very exciting chats with a good friend of The Secluded Tea Party, I am THRILLED to announce that I, Miss Sue Flay, will now be baking AND preparing my Afternoon Tea Party Food, Cakes and Private Orders from the fantastically equipped and located ….  CAMBRIDGE COOKERY SCHOOL The very lovely and talented Tine Roche, Owner and Head Chef at the Cambridge Cookery School has allowed me over the last few months to ta

  I have to admit that before I started conjuring up Tea Party fun and frolics, I was a PG Tips drinker… Ahem. And I am not afraid to admit it. We all have to start somewhere. Yes, I openly admit, that I had no experiences of the strong, smoky smell of a Lapsang Souchong, or the excitement and new taste sensation of my guests’ favourite Rooibos Tea with Rhubarb and Custard …Yes, you heard it right – Dri

The last couple of days have just flown past! Mainly because it has included meeting so many GREAT people and doing so much food related activities (Both baking AND eating!)…Generally having lots of fun picking up new Tea Party goodies along the way! I will share with you just some of the fun things that I got up to this weekend. Firstly, a little challenge between myself and my day-job colleague, Lina!I found a recipe f

 No waffling needed for this little Pick Me Up!….   Just sit back with the sound turned up … Or your headphones in and enjoy this little gem that I stumbled upon on during my tea research last night!… It sure put a smile on my face! I hope it puts one on yours too!…. And now go and have a Nice Cup Of Tea!  Miss Sue Flay  xx

Have you ever asked yourself what exactly would you do in the event of a Zombie attack?! What would happen if a virus broke out and turned us all into flesh hungry monsters as soon as we came into contact with said virus?…Be it by being bitten, or coming into contact via a shared cuppa and a piece of cake?!….Should you ever share!? How would you turn your house or place of work into a a safe base?! Would you be abl

What a whirl wind the world of Secluded Tea Parties has produced over the last few months!!!… I am having a blast planning and plotting and chatting and meeting new cake-loving friends along the way!  If you didn’t know… I am now the very proud and smiley supplier of celebration layer cakes, home-made by myself (Choose from Lemon Curd, my own Coffee Curd or Forest Berry Sponge with lashings of Vanilla Butterc

    My newest version of The Secluded Tea Party is on …  Sunday 29th May 2011 from 2pm to 4.30pm ….. .. Don’t worry!…..You don’t need any crafty experience to enjoy or take part in this afternoon….It will be SO much fun! You would be a fool to miss out on this afternoon tea with a crafty twist….!… So Exciting! TEA PARTY MENU: Something Sparkling on Arrival *** Savoury Tartlet Sel