Plum Tarts I got this recipe a LONG time ago, I remember not where or when.  It was probably after we returned from Germany in the ‘70’s.  The original recipe is titled Plum Kuchen, and the German name would have appealed to me. When the plums are ripe and juicy, this is an easy and […]

While preparing the food for the Royal Wedding Tea Shower, it was important that the guest feel like they were at an English tea.  With this in mind, I planned to have savories, scones, and sweets.  As usual I made too many items, but I love a full table. Here is the menu served: Savory: […]

It seems impossible to have an English tea party or any tea party for that matter without having cucumber sandwiches.  I have had cucumber sandwiches so many different ways, and have loved most of them. This is a no frills recipe, and I love it. It is the recipe for the Basic Butter Spread (from […]

I know I’m usually a day late and a dollar short, and this is a good example of how clueless I can be.  Over a year ago, I made Salted Caramel Scones from a recipe I saw in Tea Time magazine.  They looked good to me, and I happened to have the ingredients on hand.  […]