Every now and then we get sent something that is that little bit special. Something which gives us a ‘wow’ moment. Galeta‘s Pastéis de Nata’s did just that! Baked that very morning and delivered fresh to Helen’s place of work they survived the 3 hour tube/train journey home – and in one piece may I add, […]
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Afternoon Tea at the Ampersand Hotel
I was lucky enough to win a Champagne Afternoon Tea at the Ampersand Hotel, Kensington in a competition I entered through Afternoon Tea Online who kindly organised our visit. The hotel has offered Afternoon Tea since opening only last August and I invited my mother to join me for the experience. And what an experience it was! The hotel […]
Breakfast at Karpo
One Saturday morning I was stopped in my tracks by the cakes in Karpo’s window. I walked back to admire the menu and immediately texted Sam to let him know we were going there for breakfast the following day. We arrived early Sunday morning and sat down underneath the impressive skylight at the back of […]
Afternoon Tea at The Hempel Hotel
Sam treated me to afternoon tea at The Hempel, a 5* luxury boutique hotel located just a short walk away from Hyde Park. This was my first London afternoon tea experience so I was incredibly excited when I stepped into the modern sleek reception area. The interior of the hotel was stylish yet sophisticated, with […]