My dad is now 81 years old and had his first afternoon tea at the Gardener's Cottage in Tatton Park (a National Trust property) just a few weeks ago. Disclosure: my parents and I were hosted for Prosecco afternoon tea at …
The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood: a Quintessentially British Experience in London
Enjoying The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood in London is truly an experience that one should have at some point in their life. Yes, this my personal opinion, but if you follow me, you're probably already a tea and …
A Right Royal Afternoon Tea at the Luxurious Royal Horseguards Hotel in London
The last day of our European trip was spent in London, one of my most favorite cities. I've been there countless times, and never tire of visiting. Disclosure: my daughter and I were hosted by The Royal Horseguards Hotel …
A Lovely Afternoon Tea at the Balmoral Hotel and a Sneak Peek at the JK Rowling Suite (Where the Harry Potter Series was Completed)!
After our day trip to St. Andrews, our last day in Scotland was spent in Edinburgh having a most delightful afternoon tea at the Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel, and afterwards, visiting family. Disclosure: my mother, daughter …
A 5 Star Afternoon Tea Experience at Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland
If you've been following along from the very beginning, you'll know that my European culinary adventure began with an afternoon tea post, and so it seems fitting that it will end with an afternoon tea post: not an ordinary …
A Perfect Rainy Day Afternoon Tea at Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club in Ware, England (A Marriott Hotel)
After a family christening and festivities the day before, I only had one day in England before hopping on a plane to fly to Brussels, so I told my cousin, Connie, that I wanted to take her for afternoon tea. She immediately …
Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood and How to Make a Perfect Cup of (British) Tea
When you live in a country other than the one where you grew up, there are things you definitely miss from home. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena hosted me for afternoon tea in exchange for a review. As always, all …
Afternoon Tea at the Millennium Biltmore, Downtown Los Angeles
Afternoon Tea at the Millennium Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles is a serene break from the stress of daily life, in classic and luxurious surroundings. If you live in Los Angeles, or plan to visit, there's a place …
Mary Berry’s Bakewell Tart Recipe and a Mincemeat Twist from Christina’s Cucina
Mary Berry's Bakewell Tart recipe is solid and such a British classic, but I've made a few changes for those of us in the US. I've also discovered that using up leftover mincemeat instead of jam, makes a fabulous …
A Trip to Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria (What Not to Miss!) Part 1
A few weeks ago, I was able to remove three places on my TripAdvisor list of "Places I Want to Go". I'd heard so many great things about Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria (Canada), and was so excited to be able to squeeze in …