In an era when the life expectancy was short, and the child mortality rate was high, the passing of time was keenly felt. Even the ordinary days were cause for celebration, and the little rituals of everyday life became a festivity in their own rite. Teatime was one such ritual…greatly anticipated and acknowledged religiously. Continue reading “A Tradition of Tea”
Woburn Abbey Scone Recipe
The Victorians were masters of making the most out of difficult circumstances. Let’s follow suit. It may be bitterly cold and the sun may be masked by the winter drear, but never has a hot cup of tea and a scone been more enjoyable (or perhaps more fitting) than on such days. This recipe is a tried and true classic, hailing from Woburn Abbey in Buckinghamshire, UK. It has been adapted from A Treasury of Great Recipes by Mary & Vincent Prince and will hopefully bring a bit of warmth to heart and home on a blustery winter’s day. Continue reading “Woburn Abbey Scone Recipe”