Alright everybody, today I bring you… blueberry drop scones! And not just regular drop scones, oh no – miniature ones, which in my opinion are the perfect way to make them for tea parties. Why? Because then you have more room to sample other treats, of course! I remember as a kid, my […]
Currant scones, it seems to me, are one of the staples of a well rounded tea party. I grew up in a family with 12 children, 10 of whom were girls. I have to say, looking back on my childhood, tea parties were one of those constant, steady things. They happened on the regular and made for a lot of really good memories. Nothing made a winter day more cheerful than a tea party with my family; and nothing made a summer day more exciting than a Pride and Prejudice movie night with scones and tea.
My cousin Julianna, who lives in Guatemala, asked me for this recipe several years ago, and I (shamefully), haven’t gotten around to sharing it until now! So, Julianna, this post is for you! This is a classic, British-style scone recipe. They are great on their own, or served with butter, jam and/or Devonshire Cream. This […]
Tea parties at home are the best. I remember having them when I was a little kid; my mom would occasionally want to make something sweet (or just create a special occasion for us), and then she’d spruce up an ordinary day by surprising us with something like this. Being homeschooled has a lot of […]
The other day I was making blueberry scones, and it occurred to me as I worked: why don’t I do this with lavender? I always love how the blueberries blend with the dough as you work it, creating a marble effect of purple and blue throughout… and, I thought to myself, “This looks like marbled […]
Hey everyone! So I’ve been trying to branch out and try more recipes from other blogs, so that I can learn from my fellow food bloggers, and share with you the recipes I enjoy most. This recipe from Dinner with Julie was an instant favourite! I thought for sure they would fall apart, but the […]
