by admin | Jan 21, 2012 | Menus
I am honoured to have a private booking to cater for on this occasion. As some of my guests are coeliac sufferers I have another opportunity to try my hand at a gluten free menu. I’ve had just as much enjoyment putting this menu together as any other and ...
by admin | Jan 5, 2012 | Blog, Recipes
I have adapted this recipe from Phil Vickery’s book ‘Seriously Good! Gluten-free Baking’. I’ve used Doves Farm Gluten Free Plain White Flour rather than the flour mix Phil recommends with the recipe (just for convenience as Doves’ is...
by admin | Jan 4, 2012 | Menus
I am very much looking forward to hosting my first gluten free afternoon tea. I was motivated to start offering gluten free menus as I became aware of good friends of mine suffering from coeliac disease. I was moved by their frustration and disappointment in not...
by admin | Jan 2, 2012 | Blog
As 2011 draws to a close and 2012 beckons, so much has happened over the last 6 months it’s time for some reflection. I’ve hosted 10 events at Chez Shamwari, a combination of afternoon teas and lunches. These all seem to have gone extremely well given the feedback I...
by Chez Shamwari | Jan 2, 2012 | Blog
This is a VERY belated posting – the last six months has been extremely busy keeping up with the day job, taking holidays and launching Chez Shamwari. However, better late than never … It was with great excitement and anticipation that I arrived at My Secret Tea Room...
by Chez Shamwari | Jan 2, 2012 | Blog
A very happy new year to you all! I am playing catch up with my blog postings as the past six months have been extremely busy. On my Eating Out page I’ve posted some retrospective reviews of some eateries I frequented in 2011. These are: Krumbs Cafe in York,...
by admin | Dec 7, 2011 | Menus
I am looking forward to hosting a lunch on Monday 19th December. The menu has a festive theme to it while not being overly Christmassy as I think we can all be a bit ‘overdosed’ at this time of year! Menu 19 December, 2011 Wholewheat rolls Chestnut soup ~...
by Chez Shamwari | Dec 7, 2011 | Menus
I am looking forward to hosting a lunch on Monday 19th December. The menu has a festive theme to it while not being overly Christmassy as I think we can all be a bit ‘overdosed’ at this time of year! Menu 19 December, 2011 Wholewheat rolls Chestnut soup ~...
by admin | Nov 28, 2011 | Menus
I love Christmas and can hardly believe it’s just around the corner! I am very excited to be hosting a ‘Taste of Christmas’ afternoon tea which will kick off the festive season just perfectly here at Chez Shamwari. Here is the menu that my guests...
by admin | Nov 5, 2011 | Menus
Here’s the menu for afternoon tea on Saturday 12 November, 2011 which has a North American influence for most of the food items. My guests are in for a real treat as the menu features my carrot cake and baked cheesecake both of which come highly recommended if...
