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
- Nov 29, 2018
- 1 min
Character Actors Wanted
Tina's Traditional Experiences is looking for a number of Character Actors to deliver extraordinary experiences to guests at both Carmel...
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Tina Jesson
- Feb 12, 2018
- 2 min
Ashbourne, Derbyshire: Gateway to the Peak District
Ashbourne is a market town set in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Its market has been...
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Tina Jesson
- Feb 8, 2018
- 2 min
Tea Room vs. Tea House vs. Tea Shop & Tea Bars – What's the Real Difference?
The differences between a Tea Room, Tea House, Tea Shop and Tea Bar are defined on what they serve or what is available to purchase at...
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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
- 3 min
Tea, Earl Grey, Hot: A History of Earl Grey Tea
Probably one of the most famous tea blends, Earl Grey is traditionally a black tea flavored with the oil from the bergamot orange. It can...
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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
- 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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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Village Of Bradley, Near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
"People often ask where in the UK I am from and I tell them I was born and raised in Derbyshire and lived in a very small village just...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 15, 2018
- 4 min
Picnic on the Park? The History & Tradition
As summer is in full swing, I wanted to tell you about the Great British past time of the traditional picnic. But in a modern age when...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 12, 2018
- 2 min
The Cornish Connection - What is a Cornish Pasty?
A pasty (Cornish: Hogen; Pasti), (sometimes known as a pastie or British pasty in the United States), is a baked pastry associated in...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 12, 2018
- 3 min
History Of The Humble Scone
The original scone was round and flat, usually the size of a medium size plate. It was made with unleavened oats and baked on a griddle...
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Tina Jesson
- Jan 12, 2018
- 2 min
The History of Afternoon Tea
In British tradition the terms 'Afternoon Tea', 'Cream Tea' or 'Devonshire Cream Tea' and even 'High Tea' can be quite confusing. The...
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