Afternoon Tea Reviews and Recipes
When Stefan and I went on our mini-honeymoon to Oak Bay Beach Hotel, we made sure to visit White Heather Tea Room. I had been following White Heather Tea Room on Instagram for quite some time and the fare looked enticing. On a rainy summer afternoon, we experienced a delicious selection of savouries, scones and …
The Perfect Easter Brunch Addition Carrot scones are the perfect addition to your Springtime afternoon tea or Easter brunch! These are delicious and effortless to make. Wake up the household to the appetizing smell of scones this Easter weekend (or any weekend) and they will LOVE this scrumptious breakfast. The Easter season is very exciting …
Better Than Banana Bread? Yes, I said Banana SCOOKIES. That is not a typo! I meant to write Scookies, not cookies. If you are unfamiliar with the term, I suggest you read their full origin story here. The important thing to know is that they are a cross between a scone and a cookie. They …
A super quick and easy whole wheat apple cinnamon scone recipe, for those days when there is a chill in the air. These scones are delicious! I used whole wheat flour because it adds a depth of flavour and a nuttiness that works really well with the apples and cinnamon – the fact that it also adds a bit of fibre is a side benefit lol! I love the combination of apples and cinnamon and it’s a pretty popular combo for the cold months of fall and winter for various reasons.
The Story of the “Scookie” Recipe Sometimes in life, things just work out. Not often, lol, but sometimes. Scookies are a glorious example of things coming together in an unexpectedly lovely way. What is a scookie you say? Well, it is a cross between a scone and a cookie, hence the name. The story of …
Every few months Notch8, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s restaurant, changes their afternoon tea menu to reflect a new theme. For May and June 2019, the hotel is celebrating its 80th birthday, and their tea menu is inspired by their elegant past. To see the full menu click here. We have been to the Fairmont Vancouver …
The Honeybee Centre in Cloverdale includes a quaint farmhouse, with a restaurant named the “Beestro” (so cute) and a store where they sell many different types of honey and beeswax products. At the Beestro, they serve a full afternoon tea that you can order at anytime between 10:00 and 5:00, which are the Beestro’s hours …
The Origo Club is a new restaurant in Richmond that specializes in French inspired cuisine. They now have an afternoon tea service which is offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 1:30-4:00pm, and on Sundays 11:00am to 5:00pm. There is a 2 hour limit for afternoon tea and they reserve the right to enforce it if …
Last Spring, my friend and I went to London. On a recommendation from her brother and sister-in-law, we went to tea at The Wolseley. The restaurant has a fun and inviting feel, while still giving off an old school glamour. They serve all sorts of food as well as afternoon tea. Though the service is …
The Empress has a reputation throughout Canada as a place to have a traditional British Afternoon Tea experience. Its rich history, beautiful architecture, and waterfront location have made it an afternoon tea destination for many years. This was my first time having afternoon tea at The Empress Hotel. Two of our group, Lily and Carmela, …