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...
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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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Napkin Folding Technique

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

Making Lavender Handles for White Chocolate Baskets

Follow these simple instructions to make the lavender handles for our Cream-Filled White Chocolate Baskets.
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Seasonal Centerpiece: Harvest of Beauty

A vibrant, handcrafted flower arrangement makes a simple yet elegant statement. Learn how to create it step by step.
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Toasts for Tea

Use these lovely toasts as penned personal notes for each person attending your tea or perhaps just for the guest of honor.

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