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
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 to make...
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...
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
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
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...
Napkin Folding Technique
The humble, often overlooked napkin gets a makeover with these elegant yet simple ways to create beautifully designed folds.
