recipes
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Recipe – Custard Tart
Remember all those recipes we did using egg whites? Well now is the time to use some egg yolks. Custard tarts are easy to make and very tasty so here goes. You will need: 4 oz sweet short crust pastry, made with 4 oz flour, 2oz butter and 2 oz sugar. Rub… Continue reading
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Recipe – Oysters
No, not the fishy type…the cream bun type! Oysters and a variation on Maids of Honour which we made some time ago. It is a pastry base with an almond flavoured cake on top and a jam and cream filling. In order to put the fresh cream in we need to bake the cakes first… Continue reading
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Recipe – Shortbread Kisses
Coffee Kisses, melting moments or chocolate shortbread kisses. Whatever you you want to call them they are delicious. I have made plain ones with chocolate on top and I made them rather large so they would photograph better. You will need: 6 oz Self Raising Flour 3 oz Caster Sugar 3 oz butter… Continue reading
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Recipe – Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake
We are coming to the end of the strawberry season now but you can use raspberries or in fact any fruit you want to top this delicious cheesecake. Plus it is a no bake cheesecake so you can make it even if the weather is hot! For the base you can either make one with… Continue reading
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Recipe – Coconut Buns
Buns are so versatile, easy to make and easier still to eat with a nice cup of tea. You can, of course, make this mixture into a loaf cake if you would rather. For approximately 30 buns you will need: 8 oz butter (softened) 8 oz Caster sugar 4 medium sized eggs (beaten) 8… Continue reading
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Recipe – Cheese Pastries
I do not eat onions, they are bad for my digestion, so I like to make pastry squares with cheese in them, but if you like you can make them with cheese and onions. You can make them large or small, but if you make them small they are very tasty warm from the oven… Continue reading
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Tea Elegance on a Budget, Part Two
What a wonderful feeling to face the day with a hot cup of tea warming your hands. You are sure to cherish the memories of friends, food and tea all wrapped up in an elegant party. You have done your prep work and today, the day of the event, you know you can remain calm… Continue reading
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Sweet, Spicy Pumpkin Seeds and Tea
For a fall-themed sweet treat, try these sweetened and spiced pumpkin (or squash) seeds and pair them with a robust black tea. The recipe: 1 pumpkin or squash’s worth of seeds, washed and dried 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil salt… Continue reading
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Tea, Food and More
It’s no secret (or at least it shouldn’t be) that tea goes great with just about any kind of food. As with wine, the trick is to figure out which teas and foods make the best match. In the world of wine, this function is typically carried out by an individual known as a sommelier.… Continue reading
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