{"id":8800,"date":"2022-08-05T15:44:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/?p=8800"},"modified":"2024-02-02T11:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T11:28:26","slug":"national-afternoon-tea-week-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/national-afternoon-tea-week-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"National Afternoon Tea Week 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s National Afternoon Tea Week<\/strong> from 8th-14th of August so what better excuse to get busy in the kitchen with the kids and feast on tasty sandwiches, scrumptious scones and delicious cakes and pastries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ritual of Afternoon Tea originated with the seventh Duchess of Bedford (Anna Maria Russell) in around 1840. The upper classes generally ate lunch at midday, but had dinner late in the evening. The Duchess – for one – experienced a big energy lull in the afternoon. On one occasion, she requested tea, bread and butter and cake be sent to her room to fill the void. It became a regular thing, which progressed to having guests for the occasion. The rest is history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating your own Afternoon Tea at Home <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Children love getting hands on in the kitchen and are more inclined to eat what they’ve prepared themselves. Plus the elements of an afternoon tea are very likely to appeal to even the fussiest of eaters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quality and presentation of your afternoon tea doesn’t need to rival The Ritz. The order of the day is to have fun and create an eating treat that’s a bit different to the norm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandwiches <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This is a special occasion so act posh and cut off the crusts (you can give those to the birds). Tea sandwiches are differentiated from normal ‘doorstep’ sandwiches because of their daintiness so think delicate, small fingers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re being a traditionalist then cucumber sandwiches are a must. However, don’t get hung up on authenticity just pick your favourite fillings. If you’re looking for inspiration, these are the current top 10 sandwiches for afternoon tea according to Afternoontea.co.uk<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
2. Egg Mayonnaise & Cress
3. Chicken & Mayonnaise
4. Cucumber & Cream Cheese
5. Cheese & Chutney
6. Ham & Mustard
7. Prawn & Mayonnaise
8. Beef & Horseradish
9. Tuna & Mayonnaise
10. Roasted Vegetables & Cream Cheese <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scones <\/h3>\n\n\n
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Plain versus cheese scone making <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Sweet scones served with clotted cream and jam (but which first!???) are the traditional component of afternoon tea, but I love a savoury scone. Here are recipes for both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic scones <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/classic-scones-jam-clotted-cream<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese scones <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/classic-cheese-scones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

…and if garlic and a more rustic feel is your thing check out the recipe for Garlic cheese scones<\/a>. On the savoury theme, we also love pancetta and cheese muffins. Check out our recipe below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy Pancetta and Cheese Muffins<\/a><\/blockquote>