I finished putting together the local magazine this morning, and also completed a deadline for another publication this week, so when a friend suggested that she might pop round for a cup of tea this afternoon, I thought I'd get the best china out to celebrate....
Cherry cake baked.
Sit down and re-lax.
Some tea time trivia: this little brown menu hangs in our kitchen. I think it could be from the 50s, possibly earlier, although rationing does not seem to be in evidence. It's one of my favourite finds. A pot of tea, boiled ham, bread and butter all for 1/3. Can't go wrong with that.
Have a great weekend.
Ooo a,, Chocolate Mayfair Biscuits 2d...yes please (sounds very posh )
ReplyDeleteThea xx
That looks fun, could be thirties. Looks like it came from a seaside cafe with Lobster, Crab and Salmon...... and you don't see that now 'pot of tea for three!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi, yes, I think the concensus is that it is from the 30s. Thanks for doing the detective work :))
DeleteCan I come over for tea too? That menu look earlier, bit of the 30s about it pre war? :) x
ReplyDeleteHi Ada, yes, I think we're going with the 30s on the menu. You're always welcome to tea here! My friend loved it, she thought she was dropping in for a quick brew and she got the whole vintage china and teapot treatment.
DeleteThat looks so pretty and delicious and beautiful flowers too. Love the menu also. Boiled ham - yes please but tongue, no thanks -yuk!!
ReplyDeleteYou can still buy tongue. My grandma used to serve it for Sunday tea. Never a fan though, it just looks too much like what it is!
DeleteI love your pretty china and cherry cake's my favourite. My Mother thinks the menu is pre-war probably thirties. Not sure I would order Horlicks and soda though. Have a lovely weekend. Karen xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen, for dating the menu. I seem to be drawn to the 1930s. Not everything sounds delicious on there,but I'd happily pop into Ceces for an afternoon!
Delete~ And a pot of tea for me too...
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty china, tea after all is best served from this and shared of course with the best of friends..
Happy weekend..
Love Maria x
Thanks Maria :)
DeleteYour china is very pretty and your cherry cake looks yummy... I'll give the tea a miss though as I don't drink it.. could I have a coffee instead please ;o)
ReplyDeleteThat menu was a great find.
Coffee is only 3d a cup at CeCe's!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a joy to drink tea from such a pretty cup! What a beautiful selection of books you have. Some of them are among my favourites too.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
Madelief
Thank you Madelief, I am a big fan of your blog and your beautiful collection of china!
DeleteWhat a lovely post. Your tea pot and cake looked very inviting . . .wish I was there :)
ReplyDeleteThe menu board is a delightful find. I love finding unique items like that.
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