Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover pie pastry? Since pastry cannot be overworked, rolling and re-rolling your pastry scraps is not really an option if you want to keep it in good shape. So, I say, wonder no more: This is what I learned from my mother, and it’s one of 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.
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 […]
Blueberry and lemon might be one of my favourite combinations. Sweet, rich coloured blueberries paired with tart, fresh lemon always makes for a very pretty and very tasty dessert. This particular recipe is super simple and quick, and it turns out a product that’s a whole lot more impressive looking than they are complicated […]
These scones are just slightly sweet, with a lovely flaky, soft texture to them. You can serve them with jam, cream, fruit, any combination of the above, or even serve them with cheese to make them more savoury. I have served them here with my homemade Strawberry Marmalade and fresh strawberries for a simple, sweet, […]
