Table Setting Tips

Table Setting Tips

When preparing to host afternoon tea, bringing together all elements of planning—from creating a menu to setting the table—can become somewhat overwhelming. Here at...
Bunny Napkin How-To

Bunny Napkin How-To

Recreate the charming napkin fold found in our March/April 2023 issue with the simple steps below. It is sure to make a lovely addition...
Fun Food Toppers

Fun Food Toppers

While a stunning tea table is certainly a welcome sight, many people believe that you eat with your eyes. This short list contains some...
How to Create Rosette Napkins

How to Create Rosette Napkins

Featured in “Rosy Valentine Tea,” our Rosette Napkins add an extra touch of panache to your upcoming Valentine’s Day afternoon table settings. Learn how...
How To: Radish Flower Canapés

How-To: Radish Flower Canapés

Follow these easy steps to transform simple canapés into eye-catching hors d'oeuvres. Step 1: Trim root ends from radishes and discard ends. Using a mandoline...

How to Create Your Own Afternoon Tea Menu

Whether planning treats for two or a large crowd, putting together a menu for an afternoon tea can be challenging. One type of scone,...
The Complete Table: The Bluebird of Happiness

The Complete Table: The Bluebird of Happiness

Aynsley’s pretty Pembroke pattern has been around for 30 years, a respectable age for any china pattern. But this delicate design of bluebirds and...
A Gentleman’s Guide to Tea Sandwiches

A Gentleman’s Guide to Tea Sandwiches

Text by Bruce Richardson • Photograph by John O’Hagan I still remember my first encounter with a tea sandwich. I wasn’t sitting in the tearoom...

Blue Battenberg Cake

This delicious Battenberg Cake features a festive checkered blue and yellow pattern. The modern take on the traditional cake is held together by orange marmalade...

Embellish Your Chairs

Beautiful and clever chair embellishments add special style to your teas.

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