That most gracious of afternoon activities – the quaint tea party with delicate sandwiches, slices of sugary cake, and a pot of hot -œcuppa- – may have a sturdy British pedigree. But long before the ...

If you're a big fan of afternoon tea time, and always crave something to nibble on alongside that cup of coffee or tea, in between lunch and dinner, welcome to the club! Here are the 52 best afternoon ...

From cupcakes and mini scones to cookies, these tea party desserts bring charm and sweetness to your next afternoon gathering. You don’t need a silver teapot and tray to host a great tea party; you ...

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The new "Disney Princess Tea Parties" has dishes inspired by classic characters. Teatime can be more magical than ever with a charming new cookbook filled with more than 50 easy-to-follow recipes ...

Editor's note: With the release of the new "Downton Abbey: A New Era" film this week, we thought it would be fun to bring back a story and recipes from the Dispatch archive. The content was written by ...

Pretty in pink, Cathy Smith adjusted a string of pearls over her rose-colored “Let it Be” Beatles T-shirt and tipped the broad brim of her hat to frame her face. “I like to dress for the occasion,” ...

Strawberry shortcake is a popular dessert. In the 20th century I savored this treat with store bought round angel cake, strawberries and whipped cream from a can. It’s a dish with ties to the deep ...

Cakes, pastries, tea and more for the Queen's big event. What could be better than a tea party fit for a queen to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee? How about doing it with recipes from a former chef for ...

My longtime friend, Janice Diggens-Clark, and her husband, Hal, welcomed a group of her grammar school and high school friends into their home a few weeks ago for another delightful afternoon tea.