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Tara de la Motte
Stylist, Writer, Presenter
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog. It's a world that features culinary delights, homes and gardens styling tips, articles, and accompanying videos presented by myself.
A bit about me...
Over the years, I have written for several popular printed and online lifestyle magazine publications as the editor of the culinary delights, homes, and gardens sections.
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Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
The Cucumber Sandwich is considered the aristocrat of the tea table . It is described as the cool, gracious and the most impeccable sandwich
Tara de la Motte
Aug 25, 20241 min read
Victoria Sponge Recipe & Video
Who can resist an adorable Victoria sandwich filled with buttercream , strawberry jam and topped off with fresh strawberries
Tara de la Motte
Jul 20, 20242 min read
English Afternoon Tea Sandwich Video
Tara, creates the perfect traditional 'English Afternoon Tea' Sandwich selection. The quintessential English teatime experience.
Tara de la Motte
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Smoked Salmon & Caviar Crostinis
I always manage to delight my guests when I bring out a platter of these smoked salmon and caviar crostinis
Tara de la Motte
May 20, 20241 min read
Beef & Horseradish Sandwiches Recipe
These sophisticated sandwiches with roast beef, tangy horseradish cream and crunchy watercress are simply divine
Tara de la Motte
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Coffee & Walnut Cake Recipe
This is a lovely classic cake with a wonderful combination of coffee and walnut with a delicious cream frosting
Tara de la Motte
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Fruit Salad & Greek Yogurt Recipe & Video
Tara's fruit salad with Greek Yoghurt is a versatile dish, that can be served as a side salad, dessert or an appetiser.
Tara de la Motte
Aug 20, 20231 min read
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Who can resist beautifully made smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches with a hint of lemon. An elegant sandwich to grace afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
The 'Lemon Drizzle' is a wonderfully moist cake steeped in a sharp,sweet lemon syrup and is the perfect addition to your afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
May 7, 20231 min read
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini
These Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostinis are easy to make, colourful and sophisticated
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Mar 8, 20232 min read
Coronation Chicken Poppadom Canapés
Coronation Chicken Poppadom Canapés. These are wonderfully tasty and rather exotic. They are rather fun to make and takes no time at all
Tara de la Motte
Jun 24, 20221 min read
May 2022 Editors Letter
May has to be one of my favourite months. The landscape truly comes alive. Lush greenery and bursts of colour erupting all around us
Tara de la Motte
May 1, 20222 min read
Crackers, Caramelised Onion, Marmalade & Brie
Crackers with Caramelised Onion, Marmalade & Brie are the perfect party bite. Delicious and pleasing to the eye
Tara de la Motte
Apr 26, 20221 min read
Fruit Bread Recipe
I just made this wonderfully comforting fruit bread and it’s perfect for a day like today - rather wet and cold
Tara de la Motte
Mar 23, 20221 min read
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe
This Ham, Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe, is another afternoon tea favourite and it remains one of the most popular sandwiches.
Tara de la Motte
Mar 19, 20221 min read
Egg & Cress Sandwiches
Egg mayonnaise with peppery cress is a classic teatime
sandwich to be served at every afternoon tea
Tara de la Motte
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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