tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post168792097223861406..comments2024-03-19T01:39:59.000+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Hotel Windsor - an elegant high teaJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-71968540324207169922012-05-15T13:25:21.713+10:002012-05-15T13:25:21.713+10:00I did this with Tim a couple of years ago, also fo...I did this with Tim a couple of years ago, also for his birthday. I enjoyed the experience too - fun just for that.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27549015959866691772012-05-11T23:32:56.229+10:002012-05-11T23:32:56.229+10:00Thanks Anh - you need to find a special occasion f...Thanks Anh - you need to find a special occasion for it - it is so perfect for celebrationsJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65345053462180679332012-05-11T23:32:28.391+10:002012-05-11T23:32:28.391+10:00Thanks Lorraine - the grand ballroom was amazingly...Thanks Lorraine - the grand ballroom was amazingly opulent - not sure it is always available as it isn't mentioned on the web but it was fullJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67817395749239155572012-05-11T23:31:38.052+10:002012-05-11T23:31:38.052+10:00Thanks love2dineThanks love2dineJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80629699425728498592012-05-11T23:31:25.830+10:002012-05-11T23:31:25.830+10:00Thanks Joanne - the dessert buffet is where the mo...Thanks Joanne - the dessert buffet is where the money's wort comes in but I still think more effort with the scones and sandwiches is in orderJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61762519089063123642012-05-11T23:30:46.088+10:002012-05-11T23:30:46.088+10:00Thanks Mel - it was a lovely way to indulge oursel...Thanks Mel - it was a lovely way to indulge ourselves - I am a sucker for historic buildings as well as trays and trays of fun sweet foodsJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-32068300943318496682012-05-11T23:29:45.815+10:002012-05-11T23:29:45.815+10:00Thanks Hannah - glad you mentioned it - the only o...Thanks Hannah - glad you mentioned it - the only other time I have had cleopatra's tears was at Beyond Q so it was nice to remember that quirky little cafe - I enjoyed the cake I had there but it was a shame it was orange!!!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77906616695894392992012-05-11T23:28:38.384+10:002012-05-11T23:28:38.384+10:00thanks Kari - high tea is still on my list of thin...thanks Kari - high tea is still on my list of things to do but am glad we had this outing - though I love my savoury foods too and would love to see a bit more creativity with the savoury finger foodJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-6393578825214625782012-05-11T23:27:28.921+10:002012-05-11T23:27:28.921+10:00Thanks Nupur - wouldn't it be lovely to host j...Thanks Nupur - wouldn't it be lovely to host just such a high tea - but I suspect you would need a whole kitchen of staff to do itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-42418700862129378652012-05-11T23:26:53.451+10:002012-05-11T23:26:53.451+10:00Thanks Kate - it was tough - but luckily I am not ...Thanks Kate - it was tough - but luckily I am not really into creamy and fluffy so I left them but I would have loved to have tasted moreJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61325777343114798062012-05-11T23:26:07.364+10:002012-05-11T23:26:07.364+10:00Thanks Lisa - does that means you stayed there - i...Thanks Lisa - does that means you stayed there - if so I am jealous - I was so full I wanted to get a room so I could just lie down!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65265864218831460732012-05-11T13:15:01.288+10:002012-05-11T13:15:01.288+10:00It is a beautiful place! I have meant to go there ...It is a beautiful place! I have meant to go there for so long.Anhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712039473488252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-69833805881356681262012-05-11T03:23:32.419+10:002012-05-11T03:23:32.419+10:00That is a beautiful room! I would have chosen the ...That is a beautiful room! I would have chosen the grand ballroom too if given a choice :DNot Quite Nigellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516503190268699785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-3958545179117410542012-05-11T00:39:17.099+10:002012-05-11T00:39:17.099+10:00Gorgeous as always.Gorgeous as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-85052955151922591672012-05-10T21:26:15.188+10:002012-05-10T21:26:15.188+10:00In my opinion, the desserts made the lackluster sc...In my opinion, the desserts made the lackluster scones and sandwiches worth it!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18698348152234075762012-05-10T20:52:31.833+10:002012-05-10T20:52:31.833+10:00Even though this sort of experience isn't real...Even though this sort of experience isn't really my cup of tea I enjoyed reading this post and loved your photos. I'm glad that you and E were able to spend the afternoon indulging yourselves.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-60442748250195145222012-05-10T20:15:37.842+10:002012-05-10T20:15:37.842+10:00I'm glad that, overall, it was a lovely experi...I'm glad that, overall, it was a lovely experience. And happy birthday to E! I love that you had Cleopatra's Tears tea because I used to drink that at Beyond Q, where we met (though I'm still embarrassed they weren't serving homemade cakes that day!!)Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-42041027145330240702012-05-10T16:06:07.146+10:002012-05-10T16:06:07.146+10:00Wow. High tea is on my list of things 'to do&#...Wow. High tea is on my list of things 'to do' - multiple times, preferably! - and this looks like a wonderful setting, with a great range of food. If I have afternoon tea I would want it to be of the variety that gives me lots of sweet things, so this sounds rather perfect!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67503987867925294652012-05-10T07:01:24.268+10:002012-05-10T07:01:24.268+10:00My word- what a spectacular display of treats! I r...My word- what a spectacular display of treats! I really enjoyed reading this post, and day-dreaming about hosting a high tea myself with those mini desserts and cute little sandwiches. Happy Birthday to E!Nupurhttp://www.onehotstove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59932111946848214902012-05-10T05:43:13.752+10:002012-05-10T05:43:13.752+10:00Oh my goodness! Look at that amazing tray of desse...Oh my goodness! Look at that amazing tray of desserts- how on earth could you choose?!Kate@whatkatebakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377869776999540690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-87879550585228318492012-05-10T01:40:20.657+10:002012-05-10T01:40:20.657+10:00an elegant afternoon indeed!
Mum and I had a girl...an elegant afternoon indeed!<br /><br />Mum and I had a girls weekend at the Windsor a few years ago. so much fun!Lisa (bakebikeblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802600386274518441noreply@blogger.com