Foods and Candies

Foods and candies for tea time (both British and other), recipes (with or without tea) original to author.

December 17, 2019

Cheese, Please!

One of the fun things about the holidays is snacking. No matter whose house, dinner, or party you go to, there are usually nibbles to enjoy. A standard nibble usually involves cheese and crackers but if you have been to parties recently, you may have seen a cheese board. Cheese boards have always been an… Continue reading

Foods and Candies, Holidays and Events, Uncategorized
October 16, 2019

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

Over the past few years there has been an increase in pumpkin spice products. Some of it you have to admit is a little bit over the top (like pumpkin spice lip balm) but for the pumpkin spice that’s just right can be in your tea time. Try these teas and scones to get your… Continue reading

Foods and Candies, Holidays and Events, Tea – Black, Tea – Decaf, Tea – Flavored, Tea – Other, Tea Enjoyment

Baking, Black Tea, chai, Chai Tea, decaf tea, Pumpkin, pumpkin spice, scone, scone mix, Scones, spiced chai teas, Stash tea, sticky fingers, tea lattes, twinings
September 9, 2019

British Influence on Indian Food

British food is not just limited to fish and chips. Did you know that Indian food is a part of it? It’s surprising but India and Britain have a history. During the British Raj (1858-1947), India was under British rule, many British expats would enjoy the exotic flavors and spices of India. Since then, India… Continue reading

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December 19, 2018

Best British Holiday Sweets!

Thinking of what to get the candy lover in your life for Christmas or just need something new to try? Why not try British candy? The UK is one of the best countries in the world for holiday sweets. There is never a shortage of Chocolate Orange – A big hit in the UK (quite literally),… Continue reading

Foods and Candies, Holidays and Events

british chocolate, fudge, matchmakers, mint cake, turkish delight
December 14, 2018

A British Christmas Dinner

If you traditionally have a British style Christmas dinner or if you want to change up your Christmas dinner this year, then English Tea Store is your place. We carry many of your holiday favorites to help make Christmas a memorable one for you and your family. Our British food comes straight from the UK… Continue reading

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British Christmas, british food, british foods, Christmas, Marrowfat Peas, Mint Sauce, Twiglets
December 10, 2018

Gluten-Free Holiday Treats! 🎄

The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday goodies! Christmas cakes, puddings, and mince pies are gobbled up each year by millions. However, up until recent years, some people have had to miss out on British Christmas goodies. With wheat allergy and Celiac awareness, vast majorities of food… Continue reading

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Christmas, fruit cake, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Mince Pie, mince pies
October 24, 2018

Petit Fours, Tarts, Cheesecakes, and More! 🍰

Sometimes it’s fun to add something new to tea time. If you’re not up for traditional British fare to your afternoon tea or tea party, why not try a few suggestions below? You can find them at your local market, bakery, or you can make them yourself! You may find a new favorite. Petit Fours… Continue reading

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Cheesecake, Fruit, Petit Fours, pie, Tarts
September 19, 2018

You’ll Want To Spread This On Everything: Fruit Butter! 🍎

Today we are going to look at fruit butters! Some of you may have heard of it but others who have never heard of it could be confused. Fruit as a butter? What is that? Fruit butters are its lesser known than its cousins jam and jelly, but it’s steadily gaining popularity, especially in the… Continue reading

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Autumn, crumpets, fall, Fruit, Fruit Butter, muffins, Scones
August 1, 2018

Sweet & Tangy Marmalade

Sweet and tangy, marmalade has been a prized staple of the British breakfast table. But did you know that marmalade is actually not British? Marmalade was believed to be first invented in Portugal, made from quince (which is not a citrus fruit but more like a pear). Marmalade got its name based on the Portuguese… Continue reading

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breakfast, British Breakfast, Marmalade, Portugal
June 28, 2018

Canada Day & Nanaimo Bars

To celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, why not make a traditional Canadian dessert called Nanaimo Bars (pronounced na-nai-mo). The name Nanaimo comes from the city of Nanaimo on the Vancouver Island of British Columbia. The name itself means “big strong tribe” in the local native language. Nanaimo Bars are very popular in Canada and… Continue reading

Foods and Candies, Holidays and Events, Recipes

canada, Canada Day, Nanaimo Bars, Ontario Breakfast Tea