English Tea

[higgs2]

Need some help from the English people here.

The ladies in my Anglican Church host a traditional English Tea for the community every year as a fund raiser.

One of them asked me to ask you all what are the traditional English foods they should be serving.

The lady that asked for the help is actually from England, but has been living here in the USA for about 30 years.

So, does anyone have some good ideas?

Have you had the Tea yet?

 

[higgs2]

Hob Nobs are God's Own Biscuit (TM)

I could eat an entire package myself. And deeply regret it afterwards, of course.

 

[PaladinValer]

All this confirms my suspicions that the British are among the weirdest people I've ever known...

...no wonder why I am too (part English)

 

[All Englands Skies]

All this confirms my suspicions that the British are among the weirdest people I've ever known...

...no wonder why I am too (part English)

Oi, the word you are looking for aint weird!

Its Cultured.

 

[PaladinValer]

I don't like tea unless it is green tea with honey and ginseng.

 

[Dewi Sant]

Just thought I'd like to say that as a member of the university Tea Society; this thread impresses me.
However, may I say that Victoria sponge cake is marvellous, and if cucumber sandwiches are to be made, they are a very fine art and require much preparation...not to mention that they must be eaten pretty promptly.

 

[DarthDigger]

Hmmm... this thread is making me feel quite hungry

If you are preparing an English Tea, I would definitely suggest that a traditional Cream Tea would go down rather nicely (that is scones and clotted cream)

And also... no coffee... it is called and English Tea for a reason

 

[ebia]

Hmmm... this thread is making me feel quite hungry

If you are preparing an English Tea, I would definitely suggest that a traditional Cream Tea would go down rather nicely (that is scones and clotted cream)

Down here they sell what they describe as a "Devonshire Cream Tea", but the cream isn't clotted, it's 'thickened' muck. You can sometimes buy something that claims to be clotted cream, but even that is a very poor imitation of the real thing.

 

[DarthDigger]

hmmm... remind me never to have an English Tea in Australia

 

[ebia]

hmmm... remind me never to have an English Tea in Australia

Compared with Devon (my previous abode before moving here) Australia is decidedly second rate on diary products in general. I would settle for one really good cheese, let alone the selection I used to get in Exeter. (Not to mention beer and pubs.)

The weather is better though.

 

[tansy]

Compared with Devon (my previous abode before moving here) Australia is decidedly second rate on diary products in general. I would settle for one really good cheese, let alone the selection I used to get in Exeter. (Not to mention beer and pubs.)

The weather is better though.

Yep, England might not be so good for some things, but it's definitely better than some other countries for other things.

 

[TomUK]

hmmm... remind me never to have an English Tea in Australia

Why would you, with all the convicts and all...


(sorry, ashes fever!)

 

[ebia]

Yep, England might not be so good for some things, but it's definitely better than some other countries for other things.

On up side, I've spent the weekend sitting outside on the veranda reading Images of the Church in the New Testament and enjoying the beautiful weather. I wouldn't be doing that in winter in Exeter. Come to think of it, you get precious few days this pleasant in Exeter in summer.

 

[karen freeinchristman]

ebia, enough about how good the weather is down there!




(missing California weather... )

 

[PaladinValer]

Been ridiculously hot in South Carolina all summer long. Only recently have we finally not cracked 90 degrees.

On the other hand, where most of my family lives in the Rochester, NY area, its been one of the most dismal summers in quite some time.

If I were up there, I'd want a hot cocoa. Here, I'll take a virgin pina colada (and don't spare the umbrella!).

 

[DarthDigger]

ebia, enough about how good the weather is down there!




(missing California weather... )

Karen, when was the last time the sun shone on the north of England?

 

[Timothy]

From a midlander (who is currently enjoying the heat of Cyprus...)

'Sun'? 'Shone'? What is this thing you speak of?

 

[PaladinValer]

We have the sun captive in South Carolina.

We'll give it back for all the tea in England

 

[Tonks]

Direct from the "worth every penny" department...the Afternoon Tea menu at the Ritz in San Francisco...finger sandwiches are good...particularly the bizarre English obsession with cucumbers. lol.

Traditional Tea
Your Selection of Tea
Smoked Salmon with Pickled Onion and Caviar on Dark Rye
Cucumber, Roquefort and Walnuts on White Bread
Prosciutto Ham and Melon on Light Rye Bread
Egg & Chive Sandwich
English Tea Cakes
Chef’s Selection of Tea Pastries
Freshly Baked Scone with Devonshire Cream,
Lemon Curd & Preserves
Vegetarian Tea
Your Selection of Tea
Eggplant Pesto on Rye Bread
Roasted Pepper Mousse on Brioche
Tomato and Mozzarella on Focaccia
Cucumber, Roquefort & Walnut
on White Bread
English Tea Cakes
Chef’s Selection of Tea Pastries
Freshly Baked Scone with Devonshire Cream,
Lemon Curd & Preserves
Champagne Cocktails
The Blooming Flower
Hibiscus Flower and Syrup
The Ritz
Cointreau, Brandy, Orange Juice
The Kir Royal
Chambord Liqueur, Fresh Raspberry
The Bellini
Peach Schnapps, White Peach Nectar
Mango Madness
Mango Nectar, Grand Marnier
Lychee Fizz
Lychee Nectar with St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
California Fizz
Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Orange Juice. Supplement with the Premier or Royal Tea

Royal Tea
Champagne Ritz, Brut NV
or
Champagne Cocktail
Your Selection of Tea
Smoked Salmon with Pickled Onion and Caviar on Dark Rye
Cucumber, Roquefort and Walnuts on White Bread
Prosciutto Ham and Melon on Light Rye Bread
Egg and Chive Sandwich
English Tea Cakes
Chef’s Selection of Tea Pastries
Freshly Baked Scone with Devonshire Cream,
Lemon Curd and Preserves
Chocolate Mignardises
Fresh Strawberries with Vanilla Cream
Premier Tea
Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, Brut, NV
or
Champagne Cocktail
Your Selection of Tea
Smoked Salmon with Pickled Onion and Caviar on Dark Rye
Cucumber, Roquefort and Walnuts on White Bread
Prosciutto Ham and Melon on Light Rye Bread
Egg and Chive Sandwich
English Tea Cakes
Chef’s Selection of Tea Pastries
Freshly Baked Scone with Devonshire Cream,
Lemon Curd & Preserves
$41
Desserts
Fresh Strawberries
Served with Vanilla Cream
Warmed Scones Served with
Devonshire Cream,
Lemon Curd & Preserves
Assorted Tea Pastries

 

[Yab Yum]

... the best cream would be Devon clotted cream)

Clotted cream is so good it's almost satanic.