I am bummed you can’t read the words on the plate in this picture. It says, “The Orangery at Kensington Palace.” And that’s where I had my first taste of English scones with clotted cream. Like a cross between bread and cake, they are the best scones I have ever tasted. Sooo fragrant, sooo rich, soooo good! All I can say is, YUUUUMZ!! (I am aware that I should never be a food critic) Because of them, I no longer eat the bits of rock masquerading as scones that are sold everywhere else.
In case you’re wondering where you too can taste these pieces of heaven, they’re in London, exactly where the plate says. Afternoon tea is served at 3-6pm from March to October and at 2.30-5pm from November to February. There was a long line when I was there in May, so get there early if you want a seat. They don’t take reservations.
I’m actually going back to that city next week over the Thanksgiving break and will bring you more stories when I get back. okBYE.
-photo courtesy of Li Yirong
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