Thoughts about Creating an Afternoon Tea: Chantilly's 1st Cooking Class

23 /Feb

Thoughts about Creating an Afternoon Tea: Chantilly's 1st Cooking Class

While preparing for Chantilly's first "Tea & More" Cooking Class happening this weekend titled "Create an Afternoon Tea," I have been pondering this delightful ceremony. The ritual of afternoon tea can be an elegant affair or a simple gathering of a few friends around a patio table. Each afternoon tea is a unique blend of the vision of the hostess/host in creating a specific atmosphere through location, table setting, and menu. Yet, whatever shape or form in which you decide...

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Chantilly's Luscious Homemade Lime Curd 4 oz.

14 /Feb

Chantilly's Luscious Homemade Lime Curd 4 oz.

We just started packaging our scrumptious lime curd from Chantilly's recipe served at the tea room. This luscious curd is a divine pairing of sweet and tart. Enjoy it on your favorite scones! 4 oz. jars are only $4.50. Lime Curd 4 oz. Order Now! Click here.

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Scone Sale!!! Indulge Your Chocolate Cravings.

06 /Feb

Scone Sale!!! Indulge Your Chocolate Cravings.

TUXEDO & TURTLE SCONE MIXES ON SALE!!! Tantalize your tastebuds with the richness of dark chocolate and the sweetness of white chocolate found in our Tuxedo Scone Mix. Enjoy this scone with a cup of tea, a dollop of Devonshire Cream and lemon curd. NOW THUR FEBRUARY 14th! Tuxedo Scone Mix SALE PRICE $6.40 (org. $8.00) Also try our Turtle Scones (caramel, pecan pieces and semisweet chocolate...YUM!) Turtle Scone Mix SALE PRICE $6.56 (org. $8.20) Order online or visit our...

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Be Indulgent! Chocolate Lover's Valentine's Tea Sale

23 /Jan

Be Indulgent! Chocolate Lover's Valentine's Tea Sale

Chocolate Lover's Valentine's Tea Sale! Treat your sweetheart to divinely delicious chocolate tea and scones this Valentine's Day! Give the gift of respite and satisfied chocolate cravings with this Valentine's day gift idea. 20% OFF Selected loose-leaf teas and scone mixes through Feb. 14th!! Tuxedo Scone Mix $8.00 NOW $6.40 Turtle Scone Mix $8.20 NOW $6.56 Chocolate Strawberry Black Tea was $6.25 NOW $5.00 Chocolate Mint Black Tea was $6.95 NOW $5.56 White Swiss Truffle Rooibos was $7.25 NOW $5.80

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Chantilly's Holiday Tea Tradition...Recreated

15 /Jan

Chantilly's Holiday Tea Tradition...Recreated

One of Chantilly's loyal customers decided to go all out this holiday and recreate her own version of what used to be our tea room's Holiday Teas at her independent living facility. Lorna, the hostess, contacted me for advice as she wanted everything to be authentic and special. She arranged to rent all of our vintage china (which another customer purchased and now rents out for events). She also rented linens for the tables, and even hired a harpist to...

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