We took a trip to London between Xmas and New Year as we wanted to get out of Cambridge to stretch our legs and sample a few yummy treats around London…Mainly because we hadn’t realllllllllly indulged over the festive week (Which was unlike us!) and partly because of various recommendation’s and suggestions throughout the last few months….there were SO many places we wanted to try….we didn’t
A fellow Underground Tea Party hostess, the lovely Lynn AKA Bakelady in Leeds, had blogged very recently offering her followers to take part in a scone challenge….Well…..How could I resist joining in?! The scones that I have been making are from *The Hairy Bikers’ Family Cookbook – Mums Know Best!* Book.And these are tried and tested by both myself and by the mister!I serve these at most of my tea parti
Working for a company at a very prestigious location in Cambridge has certainly had it’s pros over the last couple of years….those mainly being allowed to visit some VERY cool and relaxed places within the grounds of a lunch hour!Seeing as my company owns various properties on the site and rents them out to various other companies and organisations, we get to see who comes and goes….and get to spend some of o
One of my followers, the LOVELY Sharon at Faith Hope & Cherry tea, has had the most FAB idea or hosting a great Tea Cup Trade. Check out her blog for info on how she wants this to work….It sounds like so much fun, if like me, you love pretty teacups, and can’t wait to find the next bargain in the local charity shop or in the January sales!! I was a lucky girl over Xmas, and got given lots of Beautiful and fun
The Secluded (Virtual!) Tea party, where you do not have to dress up or clean your house from top to bottom before meeting your fellow guests! – You can attend in your Pyjamas if you really want to! …If the cat wants to join you on your lap, he is welcome to!………. If the kids want to run around you whilst you are attending, they can! So….I am proposing the date of Sunday 23rd January 2011 @ a
Well…Just a quick post to share all of the LOVELY treats that I have been playing with over this festive period. I will be sharing recipes, should there be any here that you might like to try : ) ….Just ask, happy to share for people to recreate!… They have all been so much fun to make…..and my friends and family have enjoyed sampling them! Enjoy : ) Chocolate Ganache Truffles Petit Fours filled with Cr
The Secluded (NEW YEAR!) Tea Party will now be held on Sunday 30th January 2011 from 2pm to 4pm…….Just £12 donation per person! A Little teaser of my Secret location…… I have just 5 Places left!!….So do book your place for the first Secluded Tea Party of 2011 : ) TEA PARTY MENU: A Glass of (Non Alcoholic) fizz on arrival&Red Onion & Pancetta Tartlets ***Selection of Sandwiches:Free Range
Twas the night before Xmas….. Well…Actually….No. ….It was the DAY before Xmas Eve to be precise! And seeing as the mister had started his Xmas holidays a few days earlier still (Lucky for some!), It was about time for me to join him for the start of my own Xmas break, finishing work at lunchtime and being lucky enough still….to be picked up from the front door and whisked off for a romantic lunch