Afternoon tea and the annual Saltaire festival

This afternoon tea presents an opportunity for me to contribute and participate in the celebrations of the 10th annual Saltaire Festival (http://www.saltairefestival.co.uk/).  My guests will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the festival as well as partake in the...

Family celebrations at Caversham Mill, South Africa

A recent visit back to the southern hemisphere to celebrate a family birthday included a very enjoyable visit to this little hidden hamlet.  It certainly didn’t disappoint and would recommend it if you ever find yourself in that part of the world!  Read all...

One year on …

I could hardly believe it when I realised that it has been a whole year since the launch of Chez Shamwari. It’s been a wonderful twelve months and a little celebratory birthday party to acknowledge this landmark was in order. So it was with much excitement I scheduled...

Cheese & onion biscuits

I got this recipe from my dear Mum and have very tasty memories of these little gems from times past.   Not only are they delicious but they must be the easiest thing to make.  I served these at a previous afternoon tea and have had a request for the recipe. So here...

Afternoon Tea 26 February 2012

Here’s the menu for afternoon tea on Sunday 26 February.  As it’s ‘forced’ rhubarb season here in Yorkshire, I just had to feature it somewhere.  I decided on crumble having been inspired from a recent visit to Create in Leeds where their...