Monday 19 August 2013

Totally Scrumptious

My daughter and I went for afternoon tea at One Aldwych yesterday as a late birthday treat for her.

The menu was inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and boy was it delicious.

I haven't any photos of the savoury side of our tea as we munched our way through those pretty quickly and even had seconds of the devine stilton and leek quiches and the Heritage tomato tarts.

I do however, have photos of the sweet side of the afternoon.  


I chose a Organic Lavender Grey tea and my daughter had a Smooth Caramel tea.  Water was very much needed to quench the thirst after the sweetness of so many gorgeous desserts.

This was how the desserts were presented to us.  Yes that is candyfloss and it was delicious.  Our waiter didn't tell us of their flavours it was a guessing game which we guessed correctly after devouring them all. haha.

On the left are Eton Messes and on the right Chocolate Caramel Milks, the eggs in the middle are dusted with gold (I think these were my favourite).  We also had scones, brioche and 4 Cocoa Bean Financiers, which my daughter ate, they were far too chocolatey for me and you can just see them in the photo at the bottom dusted with gold too.


Now this is how I would like my egg in the morning and no it is not a normal "Cadbury's creme egg".  This one is filled with vanilla cheesecake and mango.  It was so delicious that I ate half of my daughter's "shell" too.  ooops
It was a wonderful afternoon and I was very full coming home on the train.

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8 comments:

Karen said...

YUM YUM YUM YUM dribble!!! That all looks amazing!!! :D xxx

Kathy said...

oh wow, that all sounds and looks delicious - you lucky thing!

Kaz said...

I am sat here drooling!!! It all looks so scrummy Tracey, what a brilliant afternoon you two had xxx

Hazel said...

My mouth is watering. What a fabulous afternoon tea. I think I need to visit there some time - put it on my wish list. Glad you and Kat had such a yummy time x

Dawn said...

WOW!!!! Dessert heaven or what!! Lol you lucky ladies, hope you had some fab quality time together.
Huge hugs x

Gez Butterworth said...

Oh how wonderful!! Belated Happy birthday to Kat xxx

Angelnorth said...

Mmm, that egg looks divine! Glad you and Kat had a good time!

Kath said...

That all looks absolutely scrumptious! I am surprised you could get up and walk after all that! I am glad you had a good afternoon.