In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Alice Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
> (What sort of table >decoration is normal for an English Tea Party?) I'm assuming this is contemporary, rather than historical? Most of the time these days any table decoration tends to be floral - so either an "arrangement" (flowers stuck into a piece of Oasis - a foam used by florists - in a sort of semi spherical shape) or a simple bud vase with one or more fresh flowers in it. Other than that, table cloths, cutlery and condiments as appropriate. The old days of the "Afternoon Tea" are long gone, but that would have consisted of sandwiches, cakes, scone with butter, jam and cream, and a pot of tea (remember the jug of hot water!). In other parts of the country, you may also have cold meats and salad, followed by fruit and cream, cakes and pot of tea. It seems to be a north/south divide - even in the Midlands - my (Birmingham) idea of "Sunday Tea" (as a meal at about 5-6pm) is different to that of my husband's (Nottingham) family! -- Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
