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Afternoon Tea: The Traditional Sandwich Platter
Afternoon Tea has been an English tradition since 1800. And though it’s famous for the scones, the first course of an Afternoon Tea is a...
Creating a Perfect Strawberry Jam
Baking the perfect scones is well and good, but you’re going to need some perfect jam to spread on them. In this article we cover the basics of jam-making and a...
Decadent Chocolate Delight
Here’s an Afternoon Tea with a difference – everything is made with chocolate! From genuine hot chocolate to chocolate and cherry sandwiches, this Chocolate Delight...
How to Make Devon Buns
Make your own Devonshire Splits (also known as Devon Buns or Chudleighs) to serve at your Afternoon Tea. These sweet buns are enriched with butter and sugar....
How to Make Doughnuts
Doughnuts have been around in some shape or form for hundreds of years. In England, it’s said that thrifty bakers, unwilling to waste scrap dough, took to shaping it...
How to Make Jam Tarts
Traditional jam tarts are enjoying a revival. And why not? They’re an essential component of the classic afternoon tea, and easy enough for children to make....
How to Make the Perfect Fruit Cake
Everyone knows the perfect fruit cake is deeply spiced, full of surprises and ideal after dinner with a fresh cup of tea. But it's hard to find one that we can all...
Making Butter and Clotted Cream
Why not make your own clotted cream or butter to use in your baking? It’s not as intimidating as it sounds! Try our traditionally-inspired methods to make your own...
Making Tea Breads
Tea bread is the name generally given to fruit breads that are served sliced and buttered. Simple homely cakes, they originally formed part of an early supper or...
The Perfect Cake and Cuppa
It’s the simple pleasures of life that mean the most: a smile from a child a hug from a loved one, putting your feet up with a cuppa and a cake. We don’t ask for...
