by Chez Shamwari | Apr 6, 2014 | Menus
The overriding motivation for this afternoon tea was that, with Mothering Sunday falling on the 30th March, I thought an afternoon tea on Saturday 29th might be an opportunity for some Mums to be treated to a special occasion. However, amongst my guests, there were no...
by Chez Shamwari | Mar 8, 2014 | Menus
Today’s event was another private booking and much anticipated having had the booking in the diary for some months. How time flies when suddenly it’s time to lay the table and put the kettle on! I knew my guests love their food and with no dietary requirements to...
by Chez Shamwari | Mar 6, 2014 | Blog
The theme for March 2014’s Saltaire Clandestine Cake Club event was effectively carte blanche (but strictly within the rules!). ‘Whatever you fancy’ literally left members to choose to bake whatever caught their imagination for that moment. As a result, I had...
by Chez Shamwari | Dec 30, 2012 | Blog
One of the highlights of my Christmas is foraging for my cheeseboard that makes a ‘substantial’ appearance at my annual mince pie and mulled wine party. I don’t eat much cheese during the rest of the year (just because of calorie restrictions!), but at Christmas, I...
by Chez Shamwari | Jul 3, 2012 | Blog
I have recently visited this wonderful corner of Haworth and have waxed lyrical about it here. If you are searching for that extra special coffee and cake experience, then look no further because quality is all you’ll find at this exceptional little...