These scones are not the hard triangles we are accustomed to in coffee houses. I use White Lily light all purpose flour for these. The flour is milled very finely which, when mixed with butter creates a beautiful light scone that melts in your mouth. Allowing the dough to rest for two sessions also helps…
Category: London
The Art of the Tea Sandwich
I had a friend who once told me his ex-girlfriend would never order sandwiches at a restaurant because if she pays for food, she demands more than someone just stacking ingredients between two pieces of bread. I can see the logic, but man, I love sandwiches! I order sandwiches all the time! There is an…
Earl Grey Macaron with Lemon or Lavender Buttercream Filling
The French Macaron has a cult following now-a-days! It didn’t when I first fell in love with them in New York 12 years ago, but for some reason, people still call them Macaroons. Go figure! Due to the famed difficulty of properly preparing these cookies, French pastry chefs would (and still do!) display them in…
London – The High Tea
My garden is in bloom and I have been itching to have a tea party since I came home from London! The garden High Tea is really a perfect combination of some of my favorite things in the world! I love to dress up, I love to have an excuse to bake up half a…
Sachertorte
I have been obsessed with the idea of hosting a giant High Tea since I returned from London, and today is finally the day! It may threaten to rain, so we will sip our tea inside, but 16 lovely friends are coming over in just a few hours. Somehow, I managed to get all my…
Mango Jam with Cardamom and Saffron
I used up two of my giant pile of mangoes yesterday, but six more were sitting on my counter, threatening me with their ripeness. I love jam, in fact, now that I can bake a great baguette and figured out how to make my own butter, I occasionally survive for days on end on toasted…
Tour Guide – A Day of Art and Street Markets in London (National Gallery, Tate Modern, Bermondsey Market, and Borough Market)
As a painter and art historian, I never pass on an opportunity to explore a new museum or gallery, and London has an incredible wealth of art open to the public. Both the National Gallery and Tate Modern are free and open almost every day of the year, so whether you have a spare hour…
Tour Guide – London and the Treasures of the World (British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum)
In a way, London is the center of the world. Through centuries of crusades and voyaging, England developed itself as a melting pot of various cultures, cuisines, and art practices. London today is home to incredible museums holding artworks and treasures representing almost every culture and society known to man, and all of these museums…
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