Tina JessonOct 21, 20192 minInspiration which founded Tina's Traditional TearoomIn 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...
Tina JessonSep 30, 20191 minVictory in the Heart of the HomeThe 2nd world war had a huge impact on the kitchens and stomachs of millions of British people. Imports were essential as an island...
Tina JessonJan 22, 20181 minNew Year, New High TeaA brand new year means revamped Afternoon High Tea at Tina's Traditional. The new high tea now features: a mini slice of our special...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20184 minTraditional 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,...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20182 minYorkshire Puddings & Toad in the HoleYorkshire Pudding Yorkshire pudding recipes appeared in the early 18th Century. Nearly 300 years later, Yorkshire pudding is still a...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20183 minBacon & Sausage: USA vs UKBacon Bacon is a staple part of a cooked breakfast on both sides of the pond. However, there are some very important differences between...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20182 minCoronation Chicken, a dish fit for a QueenCoronation Chicken is a mixture of shredded roast chicken, mayonnaise and curry powder. While its popularity has come and gone over the...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20182 minThe History of Bakewell TartsThe Bakewell Tart is a popular dessert in the UK, name after the Derbyshire town of Bakewell. It consists of a shortcrust pastry case...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20182 minThe 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...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20182 minThe Humble Sausage Roll, a British FavoriteSausage rolls are a hugely popular snack in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth, including Australia and Canada. One bakery...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20182 minGrandmas Green Tomato Chutney Recipe & Mature English Cheddar - A little historyCheddar Cheese originated in the middle ages in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, south-west England. The Cheddar Gorge, on the edge of...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20181 minTina’s Traditional® Grandmas 1,2,3,4 cake barsTina’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...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20183 minBritish Christmas Traditions4 Very British Christmas Desserts - Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies, Sherry Trifle. Christmas Cake is an English tradition...
Tina JessonJan 15, 20184 minPicnic on the Park? The History & TraditionAs 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...
Tina JessonJan 12, 20182 minThe 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...
Tina JessonJan 12, 20181 minTop 10 Table Manners Tips from Tina’s Traditional TearoomTable manners have evolved over centuries to make the practice of eating with others pleasant and sociable. With so many table manners to...
Tina JessonJan 12, 20183 minHistory Of The Humble SconeThe 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...
Tina JessonJan 12, 20182 minThe History of Afternoon TeaIn British tradition the terms 'Afternoon Tea', 'Cream Tea' or 'Devonshire Cream Tea' and even 'High Tea' can be quite confusing. The...
Tina JessonJan 12, 20182 minWhat is Clotted CreamClotted Cream (sometimes called Cornish or Devonshire Cream) is a thick cream made from pasteurized but not ultra pasteurized cow's milk,...
Tina JessonJan 12, 20181 minWhat is a Scone?Similar to an American 'biscuit' these can be sweet or savory and are made with butter and are tender. Sweet scones are usually served...