Change of Date!!

Please note that the July Tea Party has now changed to Sunday 10th July. Please contact me to book a place.

May's Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea on 7th May was a success. We started with a selection of sandwiches and again the Peach Chutney was very popular, this time served with Cheddar Cheese. The scones also dissapeared quickly as usual. Then came the cakes!!! Chocolate and Guiness Cake as shown in the picture. Rhubarb and Custard Whoopie Pies, Delicious Marmalade Cup Cakes with a lovely Mascapone frosting, and a Fruit Tea Loaf served with butter. The most popular cake on the day was a tie between the Whoopie Pies and the Marmalade Cup Cakes. The next Afternoon Tea will be on 4th June at 2.30pm. Places are available.

Rhubarb and Custard

I don't really like rhubarb, but was given some freshly picked, organic and home-grown so I had to cook it! I also haven't been impressed with any Whoopie Pies that I have tried - and I have tried a few! I find them a bit dry... more like a stale cake with too much buttercream in the middle. Now, I hear a little voice belonging to someone I see most days saying - 'There is no such thing as too much buttercream!' but I just don't think anything helps the dry crumbs that you have in your mouth after eating a shop bought Whoopie Pie. However, on a recent trip to the local library (long may it stay open) I found a book on Whoopie Pies in the recent additions section - in it I found a recipe for Rhubarb and Custard ones. So with much trepidation I decided I would give them a go, and I am very pleased I did. They were absolutely delicious. Soft and light sponge, creamy vanilla custard and actually really tasty rhubarb. I am now a convert - and I am ready to try more variaties of home-made whoopie pies. The Rhubarb and Custard Whoopie Pie will be on the menu for the next Great British Afternoon Tea on 7th May. Places still available.

Cake Pops

This was my first attempt at Cake Pops. They were made for the girl to take to school to give to her friends for Easter. It was a bit of a messy job but I was quite pleased with the result, although I wouldn't use Lemon Drizzle Cake again as it didn't really go with the chocolate, but that was what I had to hand as it is best not to use fresh cake. I'm sure they will be easier and more professional looking next time round but I will definately making them again. I saw some lovely sparkly sprinkles yesterday - could they make it on to a Tea Party menu? Places available for a 'Great British Tea Party' on 7th May.

Date of Next Afternoon Tea

Having just done a private Afternoon Tea for 40 I decided to set some dates for more 'Open' Tea Parties. The next ones will be held on Saturday May 7th, Saturday June 4th and Sunday July 3rd. The May Tea Party will again be an English Tea, the June Tea Party will be a Summer Special and the July Tea will have an American Theme being near Independance Day. The Tea Parties will start at 2.30 and finish at approx 4.30pm and each Tea Party will be £12 donation per head. Look at the Dates and Menus page for more details. Contact me to book a place.

The Result of the First Afternoon Tea

The 1st event by Tea Time Treats took place on Saturday 19th March. I believe all my guests enjoyed themselves: there was certainly lots of talk and laughter! We began with delicious home made lemonade and sandwiches, followed by light and fluffy scones straight from the oven served with clotted cream and strawberry conserve. Next came the cake selection – Sticky Gingerbread, Warm Eccles Cakes, Little Madieras with Raspberry Crush, Lemon Drizzle Cakes and Chocolate Cup Cakes all washed down with lots of tea and coffee. My guests left happy and full commenting about the benefits of elasticated waists!!!!!

Why not try the next afternoon tea. Contact me to book a place.

A Very English Afternoon Tea !

Ok ..... I have finally taken the plunge and set a date. The inaugural tea party will be held on Saturday 19th March 2011, 2.30 - 4.30 pm. The theme, as it's title suggests, is traditional English afternoon tea. So here is the menu -

Fresh Lemon Barley

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Selection of Sandwiches to include

Cucumber

Egg and Cress with fresh Mayonnaise

Ham and homemade Peach Chutney

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Warm Scones

served with

Strawberry Conserve and Clotted Cream

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Selection of Cakes and Pastries

still to be decided!

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Choice of Teas and Coffee

I just can't decide which cakes and pastries to do. There are so many wonderful English treats to choose from! Maybe it will be one from the photo - Marmalade Cupcake, Chocolate Truffle Cake or Eccles Cake. Or maybe Battenburg, Lemon Drizzle, Fruit Cake, Apple Crumble Cake, Victoria Sponge.......... mmmmmmmmm ............. who knows? Come along and see!

Suggested donation for this event will be £12 each. If you have any dietary requirements please let me know. To book a place please contact me - spaces are limited.