Sunday, 6 April 2008

afternoon tea

when entertaining visitors from other countries it is imperative to allow them to experience true Englishness. so we've had howling winds, driving rain, hail, sleet, threats of snow - typical English spring, and to make up for the weather some nice afternoon tea.



a nice selection of sandwiches, (you can choose 4 types, white or granary bread, with crusts or without), scones with clotted cream and jam, and fruit cake with a nice slab of wensleydale cheese. and endless tea.



and for me a gluten free version, pre-ordered, there was a nervous moment while the waitress who didn't know about it went to check with the kitchen, but it was ok, there was gluten free bread, obviously home made, - you can tell from the door stop sandwiches, (gf bread is not known for it's lightness) which was yummy, and a bought in scone and fruit cake, both gf so I was very happy bunny.




and did I mention the tea...

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21 comments:

  1. JennieApril 06, 2008 11:50 am

    Wow that all looks amazing!!

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  2. dragonflyApril 06, 2008 12:06 pm

    My Americans arrive on Wednesday, maybe I ought to prepare a high tea too!
    I love sandwiches cut into triangles. When I was little, it always seemed a treat to have them like that instead of squares; as a grown-up, I always make triangles, just because...

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  3. FibrespaceApril 06, 2008 12:19 pm

    That's making my mouth water, I must go and have lunch.

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  4. SimoneApril 06, 2008 1:32 pm

    I could do with a bit of fruitcake with a slab of cheese right now!

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  5. angharad handmadeApril 06, 2008 4:15 pm

    Wow - that looks so delicious! That's my kind of afternoon!

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  6. Garden GirlApril 06, 2008 4:20 pm

    oh wow- what a treat! That looks very tasty. Sandwiches DO taste better when they're cut into triangles, it's true.x

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  7. dottycookieApril 06, 2008 10:52 pm

    Oh YUM! We often have tea and cake on a Sunday, but I haven't had a proper afternoon tea in ages. Mmmmm.

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  8. jacquieApril 07, 2008 4:36 am

    Looks like so much fun. I could be convinced to drop by! Glad I found your blog. I'll be back!!!

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  9. GinaApril 07, 2008 10:59 am

    I think it's what is known as a 'high tea'? looks delectable! I'm not too sure what the cheese is like, but think I've heard of it in a wallace and gromit movie!! :O)
    Gxx

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  10. GinnieApril 07, 2008 1:15 pm

    Oh, oh, oh. I'm swooning. It all looks and sounds fabulous. I'm sure no one was thinking about the weather while enjoying all that delicious food! (And the tea.)

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  11. TinaApril 07, 2008 3:16 pm

    All looks so delicious!!
    x

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  12. TracyApril 07, 2008 3:19 pm

    Oh, how delicious and pretty...what a splendid tea! Thanks for sharing your afternoon...Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  13. AnonymousApril 07, 2008 6:43 pm

    Is there any left? If so I'm coming over!
    Carolyn
    http://willowhouse.typepad.com

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  14. DanettaApril 07, 2008 6:43 pm

    Oh what a sweet memory just came to my mind. I loved the afternoon tea shared with family and friends when I was in England last month.

    I don't know which part I loved the most, the foods, the fire by the table, the family and friends. It was all just so nice.

    I've been looking here for clotted cream ever since I got back.

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  15. mollycupcakesApril 07, 2008 6:55 pm

    What a yummy tea hun.

    Past the cream lol

    Hugs.
    Catherine x

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  16. LinaApril 07, 2008 11:33 pm

    Ooh, I love a bit of afternoon tea. This wouldn't happen to be Betty's would it?

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  17. AnonymousApril 08, 2008 8:58 pm

    Love the doorstops-- did you know Pom Bear crisps are GF and they taste nice too.Hope your friends had a nice tea.
    Lisa x

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  18. TwiggyApril 08, 2008 10:25 pm

    How scrummy and elegant does that high tea look!! Love your t.shirts and the baby quilt is soooo cute.
    Twiggy x

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  19. GinaApril 09, 2008 4:08 am

    Tis me again..I have a tag for you on my blog if you feel like playing :O)
    Gx

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  20. alice cApril 09, 2008 7:26 am

    Everything looks so delicious and there are a lot of smiling faces in the background!

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  21. Sea AngelsApril 13, 2008 3:24 pm

    What inspiration...how divine and such fun I would love to indulge, now where oh where did I put my cake stand.......
    You have a lovely blog xx
    Hugs Lynn xx

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