Making Mini Macarons (A Gluten Free Dessert)
Xak makes the notoriously difficult French macarons for the dessert tier of our upcoming gluten free children’s tea party.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Top Hat Special Teas in Florence, South Carolina
We visited Top Hat Special Teas in Florence, South Carolina for the 6 course Victorian afternoon tea.
How Macarons Helped Me Find My Better Half (A Love Story)
After years of attempting to make macarons, Xak and I finally conquered the tricky French sandwich cookie… and fell in love along the way!
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Rosemont Manor in Berryville Virginia
While searching for our wedding venue back in 2022, we discovered afternoon tea at the Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway, South Carolina
We visited Laura’s Tea Room in the tiny town of Ridgeway, South Carolina for a four course festive afternoon tea in a beautiful historical building.
Afternoon Tea at Sheetz Gas Station in Sterling, Virginia
We challenged ourselves to put together a delicious afternoon tea at Sheetz Gas Station in Pablo’s new RV.
Recap: Mystery Tea Party by Elden Street Tea at the Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia
Dani and Barb drank tea and solved a murder at a cozy mystery tea party event hosted by Elden Street Tea at the Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at The Tea Cart in Winchester, Virginia
We visited Winchester, Virginia for a five course English afternoon tea experience with our friend Elaine at The Tea Cart at Old Water Street Inn.
How my Parents Learned to Afternoon Tea
Ma and Pa experience their first afternoon tea under the tutelage of Xak and Dani
Making Mary Berry’s Viennese Whirls
Xak’s Sabbatical Baking continues with Viennese Whirls: a buttery sandwich cookie featuring raspberry jam and vanilla buttercream.