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Old 01-02-2014, 03:04 AM   #4
Sundae
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I always thought that Crème Anglais was custard.
So you are having custard and jam sandwiches
"Don't eat too much Richard."
"It's okay, it's only a trifle."
Oh dear, I really make myself laugh.

It all looks lovely, although it has been tweaked for American tastes and appetites. It's a cross between a Cream Tea, a High Tea and Afternoon Tea really, but why not.

Interesting omissions on the sandwich front are prawn or ham. I wonder if this is because of a more visible Jewish population in the area? I'm not assuming that because of you (at least I hope I'm not); it may just be what sells well.

Interestingly there are less cakes/ pâtisserie. And yet more substantial savouries available (soup, salad). Which is what puts me in mind of Afternoon Tea. No boiled eggs either. Can't be High Tea without a fresh egg apiece. Oh sorry, that's Yorkshire Tea
It's from an advert for Yorkshire Tea is all.

All in all it looks like a great choice and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Do take photos.

(If you search under Hartwell on the Cellar you'll come across my fancy Afternoon Tea, although I wouldn't say it was typical)
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