Inspiration which founded Tina's Traditional Tearoom
In this article you'll discover what inspired Tina Jesson to open her first tea room. The first spark of the idea "The sun was shining...
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Tina Jesson
- Sep 30, 2019
- 1 min
Victory in the Heart of the Home
The 2nd world war had a huge impact on the kitchens and stomachs of millions of British people. Imports were essential as an island...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 22, 2018
- 1 min
New Year, New High Tea
A brand new year means revamped Afternoon High Tea at Tina's Traditional. The new high tea now features: a mini slice of our special...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 4 min
Traditional British Christmas Food
"In half a minute Mrs. Cratchit entered – flushed, but smiling proudly – with the pudding, like a speckled cannon-ball, so hard and firm,...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
Yorkshire Puddings & Toad in the Hole
Yorkshire Pudding Yorkshire pudding recipes appeared in the early 18th Century. Nearly 300 years later, Yorkshire pudding is still a...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 3 min
Bacon & Sausage: USA vs UK
Bacon Bacon is a staple part of a cooked breakfast on both sides of the pond. However, there are some very important differences between...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
Coronation Chicken, a dish fit for a Queen
Coronation Chicken is a mixture of shredded roast chicken, mayonnaise and curry powder. While its popularity has come and gone over the...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
The History of Bakewell Tarts
The Bakewell Tart is a popular dessert in the UK, name after the Derbyshire town of Bakewell. It consists of a shortcrust pastry case...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Victoria Sandwich, a British Teatime Classic
"One Victoria Sandwich, please!" If you were to walk into a British bakery and ask for a Victoria Sandwich, you might be surprised to be...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Humble Sausage Roll, a British Favorite
Sausage rolls are a hugely popular snack in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth, including Australia and Canada. One bakery...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
Grandmas Green Tomato Chutney Recipe & Mature English Cheddar - A little history
Cheddar Cheese originated in the middle ages in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, south-west England. The Cheddar Gorge, on the edge of...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 1 min
Tina’s Traditional® Grandmas 1,2,3,4 cake bars
Tina’s Traditional® Grandmas 1,2,3,4 cake bars This recipe is from Tina’s Grandmas recipe collection and can be modified to add different...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 3 min
British Christmas Traditions
4 Very British Christmas Desserts - Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies, Sherry Trifle. Christmas Cake is an English tradition...
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