Tara's Blog, Articles & Videos

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.

Tara de la Motte

Aug 25
1 min

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

Jul 20
2 min

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

Jun 21
4 min

English Afternoon Tea Sandwich Video

Tara, creates the perfect traditional 'English Afternoon Tea' Sandwich selection. The quintessential English teatime experience.

Tara de la Motte

May 20
1 min

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

Apr 20
1 min

Beef & Horseradish Sandwiches Recipe

These sophisticated sandwiches with roast beef, tangy horseradish cream and crunchy watercress are simply divine

Tara de la Motte

Sep 7, 2023
1 min

Coffee & Walnut Cake Recipe

This is a lovely classic cake with a wonderful combination of coffee and walnut with a delicious cream frosting

Fruit Salad & Greek Yogurt Recipe & Video

Tara de la Motte

Aug 20, 2023
1 min

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 14, 2023
1 min

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

May 7, 2023
1 min

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

Mar 8, 2023
2 min

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini

These Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostinis are easy to make, colourful and sophisticated

Tara de la Motte

Jun 24, 2022
1 min

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

May 1, 2022
2 min

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

Crackers, Caramelised Onion, Marmalade & Brie

Tara de la Motte

Apr 26, 2022
1 min

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

Mar 23, 2022
1 min

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 19, 2022
1 min

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 15, 2022
1 min

Egg & Cress Sandwiches

Egg mayonnaise with peppery cress is a classic teatime sandwich to be served at every afternoon tea