Yesterday I attended my first afternoon tea. Ever. That only occured to me after as I tripped off home. I mean I’ve had some ‘Afternoon Teas’ in designated tea rooms (like the Ritz and Fortnum & Mason’s ever so long ago). But this was my first one in someone’s home. Honestly, what kind of life have I led? One without enough girly fun, it seems.
Chocolate cake, clotted cream and strawberries
Well yesterday I put all that to right and attended a Strawberry Tea Afternoon fundraising event hosted by Signe in her lovely airy London flat. Most, but not all, of the attendees were foodie bloggers I had met or tweeted with and it was lovely to catch up and chat in person as opposed to online. The cause was an excellent one, Unfortuneately I don’t think there are many of us who don’t know of a loved one who has been affected in some form by that cancer. Breast Cancer Care, which is a wonderful charity, is running a Strawberry Tea campaign and when food bloggers Julia and Signe found out they joined forces to organise the delightful afternoon. With kind donations of supplies from Rodda (de-lic-ious clotted cream), Lurpak, Rare Tea Company and Firefly together with feather-light baking from the gifted hands of Signe and Alex we ladies (and two brave men) babbled away on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Of course there were strawberries galore, not to mention cherries, raspberries, jams, cheese, Pimms and lots of laughter.
It's good to talk!
Scones get the Sig treatment before baking
Alex's gluten-free cupcakes, pretty AND delicious
Not everything was sweet!
So before the strawberry season fades away why not organise your Strawberry Afternoon Tea. It’s an excuse to dress up and indulge on an afternoon and do good at the same time. Or if that’s not an option … just donate directly. Only takes a minute.
Julia, Ailbhe, Rachel, Sig, Linda and Niamh indulge in some strawberry tasting
Tea anyone?
Just how many scones can you eat in one sitting?
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Wow, what beautiful photos Ailbhe!
Thanks Alex, it was a lovely bright room which helps and all the food looked so pretty anyway – including some fine cupcakes : )
Beautiful photos and a lovely account of the event – it sounds like a lot of fun was had by all! Thanks all of you
Lovely post & gorgeous photos!
Fabulous write-up and photos. It was really lovely to meet you x
Lovely to meet you too after all this time tweeting : )
Great snaps m’dear, and you modestly claimed you weren’t a good enough photographer for your sexy Canon camera! Hope to reprise Strawberry Tea again next summer, we should definitely make it an annual event xx
Great, beautiful, luminous shots! What a lovely idea to have a Strawberry Tea!
Thank you. Yes the suggestion of hosting Strawberry Teas is the current campaign for Breast Cancer Care. They provide party packs and full info on their website so it’s easy and fun to do. Click on the link to find out about Strawberry Teas.
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