‘At Home at Highclere – Entertaining at THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY’ by The Countess of Carnarvon Many of us are still yearning for more episodes of our beloved Downton Abbey. … Continued

‘THE OFFICIAL DOWNTON ABBEY COOKBOOK’ ©By Annie Gray with Foreward By Gareth Neame Order The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook Julian Fellowes, the creator, executive producer of Downton Abbey and the … Continued

Mille Feuille Crepe Cake or 20-Layer Crepe Cake What is a Mille Feuille Crepe Cake or 20-Layer Crepe Cake?  It is a decadent and elegant classic French no-bake cake consisting … Continued

 Afternoon Tea From the Garden – Menu Excerpt from AFTERNOON TEA – TIPS, TERMS and TRADITIONS by Ellen Easton ©2006-2020 – All Rights Reserved   Photo by Ellen Easton ©2020 … Continued

Almond Honey Pound Cake will definitely delight your family and guests.  Are you looking for the best poundcake recipe ever?  Well, I have it for you!  The Lavender Glaze really … Continued

Chocolate Icebox Cake is a family recipe using Ladyfingers that is always extra special.  Whether is cake is served individually for an afternoon tea, a dessert, pudding style, or as … Continued

How about this easy to make and very delicious Cinnamon Vanilla Tea Cake for your next afternoon tea?  Actually it is equally as good with coffee, hot chocolate or even … Continued

Impress your guests with this wonderful Classic Carrot Cake.  It is so lovey to look at, so moist and flavorful, plus the cream cheese icing is also light and fluffy. … Continued

Classic French Vanilla Cake is the perfect complement to any occasion.  This cake is hugely popular and delicious.  Think of this cake as a canvas and you are the artist … Continued

Recipes and Photos by Ellen Easton 2020 – All Rights Reserved Check out more of Ellen Easton’s Tea Travels articles and recipes. Inspired by commercially baked cookies, Easter Egg Tea Sandwiches and … Continued

Valentine Day Theme of Red and Gold Sweets Recipe and Photos by Ellen Easton 2020 – All Rights Reserved. – Check out more of Ellen Easton’s Tea Travels™ articles and … Continued

What is an English Trifle?  It is a cake well soaked with sherry and served with a boiled custard poured over it.  It is delicious and elegant looking layered in … Continued

This French Chocolate Cake recipe was handed down to me by my mother, Reva Paul.  I have added the peppermint whip cream as the perfect complement.  I have three reasons … Continued

  Vanilla Cheesecakes with lemon curd are just right for serving when you have friends visiting for an afternoon lunch, or tea, or for a weekend brunch dessert.  Lemon curd … Continued

Mini Vanilla Cupcakes are an outstanding cupcake recipe that will only add to the magic of your tea party.   They are just perfect, as all you need at tea, is just of … Continued