HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA

[@bethwest5674]

I am all alone this Christmas season so your vlogs are my "family". They are beautiful stories each day. Thank you so so much.

[@punkin01ful]

Please don't think you are the only one who is alone. I am alone for Christmas and there are many others as well. Christmas is what you make of it and if you find happiness in these vlogs (as I do) enjoy! You might enjoy The Pethericks (Billy Petherick), Sadie in France (Sadie Petherick), Doing it Ourselves (Michael Petherick's vlog), Sean's World. Right now Billy, Sadie, and Sean are having a vlog every day until December 24th. Stephanie had Advent vlogs in 2019 and 2020. You could watch those, too, and even save some for Christmas Day. I hope you have a nice Christmas!

[@cathcarr4823]

@@punkin01ful Happy Christmas 🎄

[@carrotravel]

Oh Beth, If this is your choice then Merry Christmas, I know some people choose to be away from choas. If this isn't your choice just circumstance ...if you were near me I'd want you to join us. Where are you based?

[@cjprezzi2900]

I love the spontaneous late night jont through the garden looking for horseradish, so fun.

[@jourdainjardin846]

I think it was 4pm… haha

[@juliehinkel608]

You both searching for horseradish root was the highlight. It’s the part of the adventure you will always remember.

[@soniaareias8152]

Hello Stephanie and all Lalanders! Congratulations for another year with wonderfull Christmas Diaries! As a portuguese who loves drinking tea, i must add a small coment about it. While it’s fairly common knowledge that Westerners have China to thank for the original cultivation of the tannic brew, it’s far less known that it was the Portuguese who inspired its popularity in England - in particular, one Portuguese woman. It was Catherine of Bragança (daughter of Portugal’s King John IV) wife of King Charles II introduced the ritual of drinking teas to the English Royal Court and the habit adopted by the aristocracy. When Catherine arrived in England, tea was being consumed there only as a medicine. I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas Holidays! ❤

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

Stephanie and Michael YOU'RE the BEST team .. Love to see your energy together.. ❤ LOVE you guy's! ❤

[@ritalaiila]

I love how English Steph gets when Michael is there. hahah

[@lindamatillon83]

Steph, you and Michael are hilarious and work so well together! Was feeling a bit down tonight, but found myself laughing outloud while watching your vlog, it put a smile on my face! Thank you! Looking forward to the next one!! :)

[@catherinem9204]

You've smashed it! Perfect advent partnership Steph and Michael making perfect Christmas scones!! Fantastic fun, just love this vlog 💖💖

[@VivPhotography]

The adventures between Steph and Michael P are my favorite - there is just something about their friendship that I love so much.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

I so agree, I was just going to say that there is something MAGICAL & FUNNY when they are together. They just click, bringing out the best in each other.

[@VietQuanT]

The best kind of friendship. I always enjoy watching when Michael comes to visit.

[@jenniferdugas947]

Yes! They are just the best together!

[@autodidactin]

I love me a culinary adventure! Well done Stephanie and Michael for an innovative twist on scones! And Dan for knowing where the horseradish was, sight unseen.

[@carawinsorhehir]

The pastries. How I miss the pastries. And all of you, as well... 💚

[@isabelafonso9269]

Catarina de Bragança was the Portuguese aristocrat , Queen of England, married the king Charles Il in 1662, who introduced the habit of drinking tea, because Portugal was one of the first European countries to import tea.

[@crich4503]

Love how the finger sandwiches are arranged for serving. British tea looks fun.

[@carolynbaker8365]

You two are the modern day Lucy and Ethel

[@MYRitchie48]

The enthusiasm! I love it!💗 Stephanie and Michael the friends dream team.

[@roannecampagnolo4629]

You and Michael casually heading out to the garden in the dark for horseradish!! Aren't good friends the best!!? Afternoon tea looked delicious and the table was beautifully set!!

[@eileeng2492]

Michael reminds me of the amazing talented man we first met on these videos two years ago. I think being with good friends has been uplifting for him as it usually does for most of us!

[@annettesharrock1236]

So funny you and Michael out hunting for horseradish lol. Yummy the scones looked with the cream and jam. Loved watching x

[@susanknox5402]

Brilliant!!! Cranberry-spice scones with mincemeat and brandy clotted cream - the perfect Christmas treat. Thank you!!!!🇨🇦

[@amandalevy1227]

I do love seeing these two adventurous adventurers together again! Such a pair of gigglers. 🙏

[@sarahyates6055]

Put mincemeat in your scone mix and ground mix spice they’re yummy! Oh and when cutting your scones, never ever turn/ twist the cutter just push it straight down then lift it up. If you twist it you seal the edges and they don’t rise as good as they should do.

[@hisnewlife3543]

Great tips!

[@3lightsteps]

Great tip I had forgotten about!

[@lynnoliver9423]

Oh Michael love it when your there with Stephanie you both make christmas. Brilliant in the garden you are both so funny. Do love you two together when you both cook even better all looks delicious

[@kit2130]

I love your warm intro & the new aerial view of Lalande!! If Dan did that, it is so nice!! And Michael had success with the scones :) Love his laugh at the end. He & Stephanie are so much fun to watch together. And it all looked Very yummy!!

[@elizabethheatley22]

Stephanie for the smoked salmon tea sandwiches may I suggest lemon zest rather than lemon juice. The juice, along with the tartar sauce, can make the bread soggy if not eaten immediately.

[@Cate7451]

Good point l lovet dts

[@jkneumann]

Michael! Christmas scones! Recipe please, pretty please!

[@maurawhelan3530]

Good for you rallying Stephanie! You and Michael are a great team and I loved that you had to call DAN. Nice table too Phillip….

[@jmk1962]

I believe the cucumber should be peeled before being sliced so there should be no cucumber skin in the sandwiches.

[@Cenepk101]

I think she left a bit of skin to give it teeth to keep from sliding off the bread. - At least - that’s what I thought she said.

[@lilirehak5569]

The scene with the Chistmas tree and the tea table all set looked like a fairy tale xx

[@jamiehartz3450]

Thank you for the lessons on afternoon tea ☕️ I’ve often wondered where and how it originated. I would definitely love to try those finger sandwiches. I love the friendship you and Michael have and the way you play your humor off each other. You two really brighten the kitchen. I quite enjoy your laughter. Happy Holidays from Utah in the USA 🇺🇸

[@debimacinnis5548]

I normally take my three now 7 year old grandchildren out to Christmas tea each December. Due to covid I have for the last 3 years made the afternoon tea with the kids each in charge of one tier of goodies. This year I plan on making your Christmas scones and introducing the kids ( William, Rinn and Olive ) to mincemeat. I am sure the scones will be a big hit thanks

[@suesally2103]

I would like to mention this, is that Christmas card giving, is a dying out, and I really think, that we need to try, to get the message out, to have people, send out more Christmas cards, it gives Christmas more of a warm personal Touch 🎄

[@danielaalmeida2735]

Another fabulous video. Thank you.

[@ornleifs]

Loved this video - Traditional English Afternoon Tea is my all time favorite culinary experience, for me it's simply sublime and going to Fortnums for Afternoon Tea is my Favorite thing to do in London. I really want the recipe for the Christmas Scones.

[@ri5975]

Recipe for scones and Brandied clotted cream please!!!!! Looks yummy 🌺❤️

[@tc7486]

Stephanie & Michael are delightful together.

[@penelopetemple-watts8747]

When I make ribbon sandwiches, I make some of them with 3 slices of bread and two different fillings which complement each other. I also trim the crusts off after I have made them. Next time, I will try cutting off the crusts before I start. Don't forget Fortnum and Masons for afternoon tea in London. I took my son there once when he was a teenager and he told me we had to leave as it was too posh. I replied that if he checked our family tree, he would discover we were fine. In Melbourne, one of our best afternoon tea venues is the Windsor Hotel. Loving your Christmas vlogs. Thanks to everyone who helps to make them xo

[@skp7577]

Cornwall is jam first, clotted cream on top. Devon is clotted cream then jam. I live in Devon but eat it the Cornish way. And you put a thick blob of cream on, you don’t spread a little smear. Micheal’s variation for Christmas looks very good.

[@clarerobbins37]

Definitely going to try making The Xmas Scone, look delicious.. A fabulously festive foodie vlog 🤗🎄

[@dianetipton6040]

You have really stepped up the camera work and the editing with these Advent episodes! It is so much fun watching you all grow and become even more polished all while you remain as fresh and friendly as ever. I love the intimate feeling of all your videos, but can’t help but recognize you all have major skills at creating irresistible content.

[@sarahburton3110]

Wow 💕. Love this channel so dearly. I’ve really taken it to my heart ❤️

[@27Spiritgirl]

OMG!!! I was literally drooling watching this one !! Makes me want to dash out in this miserable rain and raid our local patisserie! ;-)

[@GoldenLady9779]

Beautiful! Loved seeing you and Michael and Philip and gang.

[@michelelynn6914]

Stephanie and Michael together are perfection!

[@marthathomas1660]

Stephanie you are delightful bet the finger sandwiches you made are delicious 👍🌟

[@JenilynGilbert]

What a beautiful idea! I just love the friendships you’ve developed, both old and new. To have friends who share in your interests is such a magical gift and I love watching your interactions.

[@kellylaliberte548]

Just outside Detroit, Henry Ford collected buildings to make a historical village and museum called Greenfield Village. One of the buildings was a stone cottage from the Cotswalds, and in the summer it's great fun to have a traditional tea in the beautiful English garden surrounding the cottage.

[@patrickgomes2213]

Michael and Stephanie makes for some of the best viewing. You're such good friends and I love hearing you two laugh.

[@marthathomas1660]

Michael you are precious “ you got me” Yes!!❤️😘🎄😆🌟

[@andreag983]

Enjoy the new intro, really professional. Good chemistry in this vlog

[@ntakovacj3644]

This was wonderful. I like the idea of tiny scones -- when you have big ones they are so filling and no room for anything else!

[@lcg5790]

Wow! Stunning room, stunning table, stunning food and beautiful people! What fun and of course I'll need now to make the scones.

[@Marilinaa]

Your Christmas vlogs this year are really fantastic. I am loving them. Love seeing Michael and Stephanie together

[@josephinewills8647]

Michael and you should never be Separated, Dream Team 👌❤️❤️👏👏👏🎄

[@3lightsteps]

Stephanie, just as the bread crusts should be removed, the cucumbers should be peeled too! It all looks wonderful and love the scone recipe!

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

@@sandrabergquist1684 You don’t really need a recipe. Just peel the cucumber, use lashings of butter, and season generously. And remove the crusts. 😊

[@beeabser]

We grow Cranberries in Ontario (Bala Cranberry Festival in October) and I love “craisins “ instead of raisins in everything! For scones, I add orange rind and a wee bit of orange juice instead of vanilla.

[@dawnchorus7167]

The Christmas scones looked yummy. Might try making these myself.

[@eileenstoupe9512]

On a dark and cold November evening this was the best antidote, had me chuckling all the way through! And those scones - will be giving them a go :) Thanks for your efforts, roll on tomorrow's episode of the Advent adventures!

[@jessicaaprilshepherd5954]

It's december. you had me questionning myself there for a moment.

[@sarhulse]

@@jessicaaprilshepherd5954 me too! I had to read it twice to make sure I was in the right month lol

[@eileenstoupe9512]

Ooops! December of course...

[@bhofreit]

So wonderful to see Michael! I am so enjoying the Advent Season with you all!

[@normamurray4450]

Michael, I host a Christmas Tea every year and I serve Scones as one of the goodies. I will definitely be making the scones with cranberries and spices next year. Unfortunately, I hosted this years' 2 days ago! Stephanie, your sandwiches look fantastic! I'll do the beef/horseradish finger sands next year and the smoked salmon and tartar sauce next year as well. What a gorgeous table Phillip! Oh, I was amazed at how you grated the horseradish right onto the beef. I harvested a root of it from my garden years ago and began to chop the whole thing....the pain!!!! I could hardly see or breathe, it was so strong! I had no idea I wasn't meant to do a gigantic batch all at once!

[@abbylea2359]

I’m loving the daily vlogs!

[@AnnaEmert]

My favorite one so far. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@ponyparty28]

This is so hilarious- we have just been rewatching Belgravia and it details the birth of afternoon tea - featuring the duchess too 💕

[@MP-js5ro]

I could watch anything about afternoon tea all day long! I think you should make regular afternoon tea videos! Maybe provide it to guests and show us the behind the scenes!

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

I just looooove ‘going out in the dark to dig up something for the kitchen adventures’!!!! That’s so me… 😉💞😉

[@KVPCOMM3325]

I make my Cucumber sandwiches with sliced panner(cottage cheese) and mint chutney. It’s yummy combination! Those scones look delish 😋

[@NatiHerron]

Afternoon Tea is my favourite 'meal' for any occassion! The scones look delicious!

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

The entire crew is compeletly amazing how eveyone can bring their talents to the actual table to enjoy a meal! It is a wonderful blessing to watch all of you!

[@onniedavis5453]

Orange or Lemon zest is also great with the cranberry scones!

[@lisaakinlabi]

Nothing like fresh from the garden, even in the frosty cold.

[@paranihiaanaru4414]

Ah hahahahaha. What a lovely little adventure ending with gorgeously yummy scones. The radish of the horse!!! Of course

[@carolinedecastro4171]

My whole life has changed by just watching your vlogs. I learn something every time.

[@rose-marie7351]

Love, love, love this!!!! I did have High Tea once in a chic hotel and it was a great experience! :)

[@rebekahlow8375]

Love the video! The "Dynamic Duo" strike again! Love from Vermont

[@jomcgee6094]

Fabulous etiquette. I'm with you Steph, salted butter with my cucumber sandwiches. Try making cranberry scones with white chocolate chips inside, Natty will love those!

[@staceyhogg7664]

Radish of the horse lol😂 Stephanie you are a funny lady.

[@jamunaamara1948]

Absolutely trying the scones out! And it is such a treat to have both Michael and Stephanie on the channel. You guys are such sweet sweet friends! Thanks for the Christmas spirit! 💫

[@chrismaraccini8108]

Yes they know each other well.

[@tinathene]

Beautiful! Well done, you three! Cant wait to try that scone recipe! Freshly dug and grated horseradish - Merry Advent!

[@calsislater9415]

Michael and Stephanie you are brilliant together great to see you in the kitchen and garden ❤️❤️

[@carolinegooder7091]

I was raised with an English tea, and miss the tradition in the USA. Thank you for the great memories!

[@AnneBeamish]

I am now craving those scones! Definitely making Christmas scones this year. Cheers!

[@Marykguise]

Just lovely!! You all amaze at the lengths you will go to to have fresh horseradish from the garden! I love it!! And you always have so much fun doing it!! Blessings to you all!!

[@andreagoodman1636]

Omg. The dedication of Michael to go to the garden in the dark! 😄

[@BudBoy1125]

Thanks for showing us the English tea custom. Posting the recipes you’ve made is very much appreciated.

[@ScottyMikeLBC]

Stephanie and Michael…The Dynamic Duo!

[@lynnpetti3817]

Ok, I’ve never had mince anything in my life. No excuses, just is but after watching all the British KZbinrs rave endlessly, I am now profoundly interested. With scones and lots of clotted cream sounds amazing and way easier than a pie. Jar first, then homemade. This was fun. Getting redundant. That a good thing.

[@sarahsong9673]

Right, that's it, Christmas scones are a' coming... Utter brilliance Stephanie and Michael !! Not forgetting the brandy cream too 😋

[@robertarogers998]

I love the adventure. How fun is that hunting for horseradish in the dark. Beautiful display. All looks delish!

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

That was perfect my mouth is watering write this recipe down Michael

[@michelerandall123]

That was a pretty presentation with the finger sandwiches in the arrangement on the plate.

[@Phalaenopsisify]

A nice refreshing garden adventure! That's dedication :)

[@cathytilghman]

I loved this vlog today. Thank you for talking about the perfect Christmas Afternoon Tea. Michael has such a positive energy with you, it is quite lovely. Looking forward to watching Phillip's vlog next, always joyful and informative.

[@annquirke4008]

Afternoon tea fit for Royalty. That was wonderful, thank you!

[@hisnewlife3543]

Only I think the actual Queen only has tea with scones, most of which are given to her dogs. Lol.

[@reladie]

I adore you and Michael together you have such magic, as with no one else as I have noticed. Thank you for your wonderful vlogs.

[@cliffhorman6846]

How lovely, loved the foraging in the walled garden. I still roll out afternoon tea when I am able here in Melbourne.

[@VictoriaN72]

lovely lovely lovely! lovely table setting with all the dainty sandwiches etc!🤗

[@metropcs7560]

Love the whole meal, I could taste it in my mind😊. Always enjoy the videos and learn something all the time.

[@jacmary6580]

Loving the Christmas scone what a great idea Michael xx

[@BernardDauphinais]

The scones sound and look to die for! Will make some. I still have jars of mincemeat I made last summer. I loved the horseradish escapade, and your sandwiches are very classy, Stephanie; intrigued by your tartar sauce recipe.

[@WillowTreePottery]

What a great tea. Try some chopped candied ginger in with the cranberries in the scones, my Granny Bell's secret .

[@cloakedbook]

Thank you so much for celebrating Advent! Our family enjoys making the Wait for Christmas by celebrating Advent as well!! Thank you!!

[@LA-jf1zn]

Loved it!! I loved how you ventured outside. Great fun 🎄