by Helen Kain | Jun 17, 2019 | Afternoon Tea, Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Desserts, Summer Recipes
This recipe, very slightly adapted from Cook’s Country, is a winner. The tartness of the berries is offset beautifully by a touch of sweetness in the butter and honey glaze. These American-style, big, shaggy scones are easy to make and fill the house...
by Helen Kain | May 23, 2019 | Afternoon Tea, Blue, Green, Pink and Red, White, Yellow
“You scream, I scream, We all scream, for Ice Cream.” Except at an ice cream social. Screaming would be rude. Ice cream, though – that we must have! Let’s gather some of our favourite flavours. How about Peanut Butter Chocolate, Mint Chocolate...
by Helen Kain | Mar 14, 2019 | Afternoon Tea, Green, Spring Tablescapes, St. Patrick's Day, White
It’s nearly time for the wearing of the green, where we search for shamrocks and watch out for tricky leprechauns. St. Patrick’s Day is only a few days away. We were having overnight guests at our house in the Cape; what a great excuse for an Irish themed...
by Helen Kain | Feb 18, 2019 | Accessories, Afternoon Tea, Black, Winter Tablescapes
One of the great joys of grandchildren is elevating everyday experiences into memorable ones, whether it’s with special food or fun tableware. Tea parties are a favourite ordinary-turned-special meal with our crew, and when they include a cat theme,...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Desserts, Pink and Red, Vintage china, White, Winter Recipes, Winter Tablescapes
For the Scots, Hogmanay, or New Year, is a much bigger celebration than Christmas and is marked by much feasting, often over several days. I thought it would be fun to pay homage to this tradition with a Scottish themed tea. Daughter Kirsten, son Adam and Papa...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Breakfast, Winter Recipes
This healthier version of Scotch eggs is a marvellous “proteinious” snack. Traditional Scotch eggs are a soft-boiled egg surrounded by sausage meat, breaded and fried. Delicious picnic food or bar snack, they are wonderful, but heavy. This version packs...
