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 JessonNov 29, 20181 minCharacter Actors WantedTina's Traditional Experiences is looking for a number of Character Actors to deliver extraordinary experiences to guests at both Carmel...
Tina JessonFeb 12, 20182 minAshbourne, Derbyshire: Gateway to the Peak DistrictAshbourne is a market town set in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Its market has been...
Tina JessonFeb 8, 20182 minTea 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...
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, 20183 minTea, Earl Grey, Hot: A History of Earl Grey TeaProbably one of the most famous tea blends, Earl Grey is traditionally a black tea flavored with the oil from the bergamot orange. It can...
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, 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, 20182 minThe 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...
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, 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...