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A viral ground beef sweet potato bowl with all the textures and all the protein.

Afternoon Tea at The Sandringham Courtyard Restaurant – Situated in Sandringham Estate, this elegant and delicious tea is a real treat

A Right Royal Afternoon Tea Treat!

A delectable afternoon tea we enjoyed towards the end of National Afternoon Tea Week, although I’m a big supporter of this quintessential and delightful of British customs and I’m happy to indulge in it on a weekly basis.

I’m sharing with you a right royal afternoon tea, which we enjoyed at Sandringham last month, before having a private tour around Sandringham House and the Estate.

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A Personal Invitation to Visit Sandringham House – Your invitation to visit the King’s private country retreat in the Norfolk countryside.

A Royal Country Retreat – Signature Tour

This is your personal invitation to visit Sandringham House, the King’s private country retreat tucked away in the Norfolk countryside…..

……I’m standing in the Ball Room in Sandringham House with a pink G & T, admiring the chandeliers, (which were “borrowed” from Buckingham Palace by Queen Alexandra, wife of “Bertie”, King Edward VII, and which were never returned) feeling extremely privileged that I’d been able to see and experience the interior of this most beautiful and cosiest of royal residences.

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Think of all the good things about banana bread and condense it into a sticky, sweet, banana-y syrup perfect for hot or cold coffees.

How to Host the Perfect Brunch for Any Celebration – Hosting a delicious brunch is one of the best ways to celebrate.

Hosting a delicious brunch is one of the best ways to celebrate. Whether it’s for a birthday, an anniversary, or just a long-overdue catch-up with friends, a relaxed late-morning meal sets the perfect tone.

It brings together the best of breakfast and lunch, offering a flexible and delicious way to gather your favourite people.

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Yorkshire Coble Cake (Spiced Apple Cake) – A delectable cake from Yorkshire, which is subtly spiced and filled with apple compote.

A Classic British Recipe for Spiced Apple Cake

Yorkshire Coble Cake is a delectable cake from Yorkshire, which is subtly spiced and filled with apple compote.

This delightful British cake is famously served in the tearooms of Staithes and Whitby in North Yorkshire.

This cake is named after the local, traditional fishing boats, cobles, that have a flat bottom and a high bow, which helps with the rough conditions which are prevalent the North Sea.

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The Difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea – The simple and historic difference between Afternoon Tea (Low Tea) and High Tea explained

With Recipes and a Photo Gallery of both Teas and Cream Teas

High Tea or Afternoon Tea – what’s the difference?

There appears to be some confusion between afternoon tea and high tea, so I thought I’d try to explain the very big difference between them today.

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Traditional Singin’ Hinnies (Griddle Cakes) – This recipe is my grandmother’s recipe, for a North East griddle cake-cum-scone with currants.

A Traditional Recipe from Northumberland, County Durham and the North East of England

Traditional Singin’ Hinnies (Griddle Cakes) – This recipe is very close to my heart, it’s my grandmother’s recipe for Singin’ Hinnies – a North East griddle cake-cum-scone with currants.

Similar to Welsh Cakes, these were traditionally made for birthdays, as well as for high tea and supper.

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Savouring Local Culinary Destinations: A guide to uncovering vibrant neighbourhood dining. Ideas or local dining venues

There’s a special kind of magic in discovering a fantastic local restaurant when you’re travelling. It’s that little spot tucked away from the main tourist area, buzzing with the happy chatter of residents and filled with the aroma of something delicious that’s cooking.

These are the meals that become memories, the ones that give you a genuine taste of a place.

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