by MJF | May 27, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Allspice, Baking, Bread, Cardamom, Cinnamon, English, Pastry, Spices & Herbs
After almost 50 years of supporting “The Blues”, I have seen many ups and downs, but it is nice to see the recent improvements and the team making it back into the Champion’s League for next year! To celebrate, I have pulled up my Chelsea Bun...
by MJF | May 7, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, American, Baking, Cookies
Zesty lemon bars with a coconut meringue topping on a buttery crust—an indulgent, Florida-inspired treat perfect for teatime or dessert. When I joined Marriott, this recipe was shared by Chef Oswald at the Marriott Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale as a favourite of Mr...
by MJF | Apr 24, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, Pastry, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla
Cherry Almond Cake This delightful single-layer cherry and almond cake is a timeless British teatime treat that I have baked for years. Made with ground almonds for a tender crumb and rich flavour, the cake is studded with vibrant glacé cherries and delicately...
by MJF | Apr 16, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Bread, Easter, English, Good Friday, Mixed Spice (Baking)
Hot Cross Buns There’s nothing quite like baking fresh hot cross buns at home. Here’s a traditional recipe to bring the magic of these spiced, fruit-filled delights into your kitchen. Kitchen MixerMixing BowlsSet Scales & Measuring CupsPastry BrushMixing...
by MJF | Mar 21, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, English, Pastry
Scones Light and fluffy, perfect for afternoon tea, with or without raisins. Mixing BowlsRubber SpatulaRolling PinRound CutterBaking Tray 1 lb Flour2 tsps. Baking Powder1 tsp. Salt2 oz Castor Sugar4 oz Butter4 oz Raisins (Optional)1 tsp. Lemon Peel (grated)½ Pint...
by MJF | Aug 22, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Bread
Crumpets A treat for an English Afternoon Tea 2 Cups AP Flour1 tspn Salt1 Cup Milk (warm)1 Tbspn Yeast1 tspn Sugar1 Cup Water (warm)¾ tspn Bicarbonate of Soda1 oz Vegetable Oil for cooking Sift the flour into a bowl and add the salt.Mix the milk, yeast and...
