Scone recipe

I went to England about 4 years ago with a girlfriend. We went to the British Library and I bought this book called "Recipes for an English Tea". Perfect for Saturdays tea party. I love making the traditional sweet scones from this book.

Sweet Scones

lb flour
a little salt
oz currants
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon of carbonate of soda
3 oz sugar
3 ox butter
1/2 pint milk


Mix together flour, cream of tartar, carbonate of soda and salt. Then run in the butter, sugar and the same quantity of currants. Mix the whole to a smooth dough. with about 1/2 pint of milk; cut into shapes and brush over with an egg. Bake 20-30 minutes.

Time for a Tea Party

I love hosting a party and having people over. I love the preparation process; cleaning up, adding little touches like candles in the hall, fresh flowers in the bathroom, and food... I love cooking and eating! Some people get stressed out before they have people over but not me. I put on some music, get out a glass of wine and start on the appetizers or whatever you feel like preparing.

Today I am having a tea party. My boyfriend is out of town so it is a great opportunity to do something girly and not have him scoff at it. Some people laugh at the idea of a tea party but it is a lot of fun! It is an opportunity to get together with friends and be social! So far the menu is as follows:

scones w/jam and devonshire cream

strawberries

goat cheese and pear tartletts

tea of course (served in vintage tea sets of course)

Then I have also asked people to bring a variety of tea and a sweet or savory small dish. This way there will be lots of options and plenty to eat!