How to make Tea Sandwiches - Plus my recipe for a Classic Victoria Sponge Cake
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- In today’s episode I wanted to show you how to make tea sandwiches, and also my recipe for a classic Victoria Sponge Cake.
Although I have produced quite a few episodes about tea here on my channel, I have never shown how I make tea sandwiches. In this video I show you three simple but delicious sandwich recipes, as well as how to slice them so that you can have a hotel-worthy tea party at home.
I will also share my Classic Victoria sponge recipe. This is a very simple cake but once you have mastered it, it is a wonderful cake base to use for a variety of different cakes. It tastes so wonderful with your delicate tea sandwiches and a pot of Earl Grey or English Breakfast.
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For the Victoria sponge you will need:
150g dairy-free spread, plus extra for the tins
300ml dairy-free milk, I used oat milk
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla essence
300g self-raising flour
200g caster sugar
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
For the filling
100g dairy-free spread
200g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
4 tbsp Strawberry Preserve
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A serrated bread knife might help to keep from squishing the bread
You are like the two millionth person to comment this 😄 x x
@@NicolasFairford just discovered your channel and love it. Cheers!
So glad to hear that! Thank you x x x
This is some downton abbey type shit..
@@NicolasFairford I don't like the crust either and makes for a better presentation but it's so much waste
Nicolas is the English grandmother I never had...
LOL!
😂😂😂😂
That made me lol
Wish he was my neighbor!
He sounds like a Filipino who identifies as British Old Lady.
finally,someone is not rushing everything.it’s a medicine for the ear.
Oh, you & your ears are missing out if you have not heard john Maclean speak
Yess so peaceful to watch 😊
@@asharcher1646 #Team S E A M L E S S
Yes, when I come to watch Nicolas, I am impatient and realize I’m so used to everything being quick and how much I need to slow down.
Lovely to listen
Dear Nicolas, as a teacher, I appreciate your sophisticated English, the kind of English no native speaker uses any more. At first, I thought that I had discovered a new educational channel for ESL students, but you offer more than that. You offer a complete lifestyle. It is so refreshing to just watch and listen because it reminds me of the pleasure of reading a book by Jane Austen. Thank you!
There are English people who still speak in complete sentences, however we are told that we "talk posh". This Includes me, a working class Mancunian.
It’s good because he talks slowly. I used to show my students Ground Hog’s Day movie because it was so repetitive.
Of course 'native speakers' speak 'sophisticated English'. We are not all local-yokels or 'innits' here, you know.
I agree. I don’t have children but I’ll adopt him. That’s how I envision my children to be.😊
@@rachelhele7827 Cougar!
I’ve been trying to think of a word to describe what I appreciate about this video. The word isn’t sophistication, because that has a pompous connotation. I think it’s enjoying the simplicity of life, celebrating something so simple as tea and cucumber sandwiches. I am an outdoors, country woman, so it surprises me a bit how much I enjoy this. And by the way, I’m going to make this recipe. The lemon most likely makes it sensational! Thank you!
It’s really glad and confortable to see a young man with fine manners and good taste in this rude time that we’re living, thanks for sharing your delicious recipes, I’m going to try it.
Yeah really well mannered boy
@Nytram Nytram4348In answer to your puzzlement over this vid,
1) myself and my old man decorate like this. Always have no matter where.
2) I find it soooo refreshing that dude speaks slowly, soft and pleasant.
3) obviously this is a very good looking young enlishman.
This is so calming , classy, tasteful and refreshing. If u want obnoxious, it certainly has pervaded every aspect of present culture and I'm sick of it. Have a nice day. Peace.
RIGHT MERCEDES❤👍
@Nytram Nytram4348 You're very rude
We never lived in incredibly polite times. 🤷♀️
I'm shocked. Literally thought he was going to start this video with 'What's up guys?!' (first video from this channel I've ever seen)This is so different and elegant.
Thank you so much! I love you guys ;) x x
I’m so pleasantly surprised
I subbed instantly lol
The perfect balance of serenity and creativity. Nicolas has definitely found his calling. Looking forward to the latest!
This video has reminded me of the tea parties at my Nana's. Or even our family reunions. I feel so lucky for having such a wonderful grandmother. Fortunately the tradition continues through my mother and aunts. My Nana's tea parties were a real spread: sandwiches, cake, cream meringues, eclairs, scones,... ❤ It is really nice to keep these traditions and not forget them. Luckily I keep family videos that go back to 1939 where I can still watch how they enjoyed life at parties, weddings, horse races, swimming at The Lakes or going to the beach and even I can see them all dressed up comming out of a Pub making funny faces pretending they were drunk😂 (or maybe they were indeed a bit "happy"! ). Good old times. Not that I don't enjoy life too, haha. But now I live in Spain and I do miss these things sometimes so these videos are so wonderful to watch. Thank you Nicholas.❤
I forgot to mention the beautiful china, teapot, cup and saucer, tablecloth, flowers,... it really is a very important thing as well when you host a tea party. The presentation is absolutely delightful.
Please don’t stop making these videos, they are bringing a lot of elegance into my world.
He is very elegant just watching him makes me feel like crap!
@@erict7093 He is very wealthy also. It’s easy to be elegant when you are that wealthy. Is he related to the Royals by chance?
@@alesiapiresio9719: He's wealthy!!!??? Damn 😞😞😞....I definitely don't have a chance... 😫😫😫! I don't know if he is related to any royalty BUT if he ever wanted some Dirty Undignified FUN!!! 😈😈😈😈! I'm a semi dom Top and love 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑's very much!!!
@@alesiapiresio9719 no he isn’t. One of his earlier videos talks about his upbringing and current situation. Just a man with excellent taste aspiring toward a life of elegance 🍾
@@quietandmildone Uh I think he and his Mommy’s castle, tells a different story! He is blue blood aristocrat 100%.
Finally some etiquette and a class act for CZcams
Just stumbled upon your channel, and I absolutely love your videos. You are such a delight, and I appreciate you bringing elegance, class and simplicity back as we need to have that more than ever. You have a new sub, and I am also recommending to my friends. Cheers to tea time!🫖☕️🍰🌷💐
Thank you so much!
So beautiful and relaxing to watch. ⭐️✨🥰
I grew up with “tea time” but it was down home Gullah style. We used to have these tea sandwiches and cakes that’s took all morning to make... all the moms and married women made them, the grannies brewed the tea (they were the only ones who knew what combinations went into infuser or cheese cloth because we made our own teas) and the young girls did the lemonade and iced teas. We’ve done this in our family since the revolutionary war... my favorite is cream cheese herb and cucumber sandwiches( or cream cheese, herb, and smoked salmon) , gooseberry sponge cake with cream cheese frosting and tea made with dried pea flower, lemongrass, and honey suckle...
I think we need some of your Gullah tea time. Thank you for sharing this.
@Nymiura make a you tube will love to see your creation
please make a channel! sounds fascinating!
This sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing!
I think you should have us over. :-)
I am in India, in a rather mentally-stressed state, affected by all the pain and chaos seen here on our news channels.
Tbh, I am not personally into baking and tea-sandwiches and formal table settings. BUT...
Watching this video was such a healing experience just now! The order, the tranquility, your passion, your wonderful delivery, the sense of elegant, intentional discipline - it was wonderful to take in! Thank you so much! I really needed this! I am newly subbed and see myself returning to your content whenever I need a break from it all!
Sending you my thoughts and love during this awful time. So glad I can help in my own very small way x x Nicolas
I’m so sorry that you are going through so much. You, your family, friends, and your country are in my prayers. I pray for the day we can live in a world where we care more about bringing peace, help, and comfort than pain. I’m praying for your strength and peace♥️🙏🏽
Thank you. I hope for the very same for everyone at your end! Peace and good health to all!:)
@@NicolasFairford Thank you! :)
Tenha fé!! Nenhum sofrimento é eterno. Cuide-se e entregue-se às coisas boas.
Such a smooth and pleasant delivery - so soothing. And I'm so happy to have a vegan sponge recipe!
Nicolas it is not often I leave a comment on youtube, but wanted to say thanks for sharing your joy for tea & sandwiches. You inspired me.
Thank you!!
Your very “gentile” videos are the perfect anti dote to the chaos that is going on out there in our world. You provide an escape with pure class.
Thank you!
They truly are ❤
I couldn't agree more!
Perfectly stated.
Lol
Oh MY. Seems like you meant "genteel" & not "gentile" wikidiff.com/genteel/gentile#:~:text=As%20adjectives%20the%20difference%20between,while%20gentile%20is%20non%2Djewish.
This was so refreshing & oddly satisfying to watch. At least there’s still some elegance left in this nasty world 😭✨
Lmao
Correct. First conquer the world, loot countries of its riches, make them nasty and then become elegant in a nasty world.
@@patelpump3257 lol calm down
@@patelpump3257 did this SPECIFIC man plunder your country? No? Stfu then.
@@patelpump3257 Who “conquered” the world? And when? 🤔
Thankyou so much. I am so thrilled that you are completely yourself and discuss tips om saving monies as well. Great taste without snobbery. Your home is tasteful and relaxing , a rare combination at times. All done on a budget and you are happy to talk about this in previous videos. I am very impressed. Cheers from John, in Australia
My feet are up after a hectic day shopping for Christmas. This is my reward after wrapping and cooking. I want him to make me feel relaxed and calm. Ok. I have to get up. My hubby wants coffee!!! Nicolas, my very best wishes for 2022. Please keep giving us quality of life beauty to live by!
Thank you youtube for this golden recommendation ✨✨✨✨
OMG I didn't think people like this still existed. Thank God they do though
There’s countless videos like this and even better, cut with a bread knife. This is a rip off.
Watch Gloria Starr
Although: in the 21st century, even these people are vegan ...
@@kaashee How is free content a "rip off"? And which videos are cut with a bread knife?
@@kaashee - you must be really fun at parties 🤡🤪😂
Nicolas, your tip on adding Dill to the butter is GREAT! True foodie that you are in taking it next level, thank you. You truly are a beautiful person :)
At last a basic vegan cake recipe I can used - thank you so much Nicholas
Your voice is like ASMR. It's so calm and soothing.
I agree!
Especially when he stirs the butter😩
One more scroll down (to you) and I might not have added my ASMR comment. I have subscribed for his voice and it won't matter if he is talking about paint drying. Cheers
@@Colleen...O.Canada... p
The room is so perfect - the tea was lovely as well! And the fire burning … it was a perfect way to celebrate your tea!
I just came across your channel and I'm hooked!!! I've binged quite a few videos already - looking very forward to going through more. It's unlike any other channel I've viewed/subscribed to. I love it!!
I think that you have the making of being as beloved as Julia Child on this platform. You are elegant, charismatic and incredibly soothing to watch. Please continue bringing content like this as it can only improve the quality of life to anyone watching.
Such a nice thing to say! Thank you so much x x
What an absolute treasure this young man is. We must protect him at all costs 😊 this was absolutely beautiful and exactly what I needed right now. Thank you.
yes, I agree!
Me too!
I watched this on a side tab during work and now all I want to do is to go home and make tea sandwiches for my family or tea. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to
How have I only just come across your videos today?!
This is absolute perfection. The creation of perfect/ soothing moments for tea, the easy and calm guidance - perfection.
Oh my , I love Victorian era ; its cuisine, its coutume, its clothing style, its architecture, ... And Victorian Christmas is sooo beautiful
I live in Canada and belong to a Reading Club that has been meeting consecutively for over 125 years on Tuesdays. We meet at 3:00 p.m. for high tea served from a silver tea service. The table is formally set with lovely tea cups, plates and silver. The desserts and sandwiches are always delightful. After tea a paper is presented by one of us and a lively discussion follows. It is most wonderful. Our ages range over four decades. We meet ten weeks before Christmas and ten weeks after Christmas. It is a wonderful way to spend cold snowy afternoons.
I curtsy to your wonderful tradition. The world may still be saved- Amen!💖🦩
How wonderful, Thank you so much for sharing
This is the first time that I watched your videos. I liked your personality, tone of voice and you make think of having a tea party for my family and friends, now that people is able to gather again.
So a bunch of privileged people who don’t work get together on Tuesdays at 3pm and chat about books. How nice.
Wow that's my dream 😭 I live all the way in Europe unfortunately, but I would have loved to join if I were Candian.
Your videos are so inspiring and therapeutic. Thank you!
I loved watching this, it’s my mum and my grandmother and her mother before her (although I never met her). Preparing this kind of food has been a way of life and tradition on my maternal line for generations. The tea cups, plates, decor and everything about it was like home for me. Quintessentially English I guess. Thank you for posting this.
Nicolas, I appreciate the time and attention to every detail you put into your videos. They are pleasing to my eyes, my ears and my heart&soul. I am learning to slow down, take a deep breath, relax and find joy and pleasure in the small nuances of daily life because you are teaching me how to do that. I really do love your channel!
My words in this post 💕
Hi Laura, Thank you for your note. I am so glad to know that my videos bring you joy and help you to relax. Thank you for our support, I so much appreciate it x
Thank you for saying this. Your perspective has really helped me.
Please Laura the most important things, God, health and tranquility, peace and be with soft (fine) people and good energy. Love and Good Luck. Zaida Puerto Rico
I am in agreement of his life style.
Only wish i could live in England's calm tea time parties with people that would enjoy it.
It's not only about the elegant lifestyle, but also about the elegant language. Thank you, Nicolas.
Thank you so much for your videos! Thank you for all the hard work and dedication in making them. One of my values in life is the appreciation of beauty - in any of the ways in which we can find it or create it for ourselves. So thank you so much for being a value add to my day. I have shared your channel with friends. Keep up the excellent work. Warmest regards from your fan in Seattle.
Now I didn’t know that I needed this in my life! It makes me happy and motivated to enjoy making something in the kitchen without viewing it as a chore and that, my friend, is an achievement. 😁 Thank you!
You are the Bob Ross of English lifestyle elegance. So relaxing and inspiring. I want to throw a tea party now!
Exactly! I feel the same about him, it’s one of my favorite channels on CZcams, always so soft and cozy with a lot of elegance ✨
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not a bad comparison. Like Bob Ross, he's calming and impossible not to like.
Yes
Who is Bob Ross
I have an English friend. I can’t wait to surprise her with a proper afternoon tea.
Tell us how it goes🙂
The fact that you’ve called it ‘afternoon’ tea means you’re half way there already! 😊
I hope you and your friend enjoy the afternoon tea together when you can! Nicolas x x
Mmm.... Low Tea😋😋😋😋😋
I can't think of a nicer surprise than afternoon tea!
Thank you, Nicholas! I am moving into a studio shortly and, as a Buddhist, my sensei will be blessing my new home. Your tea is perfect for afters so thank you so much from Hawai'i🙏🙏🙏
You're a breath of fresh air, Nicholas. It inspires me to go about my food prep chores with a sense of calm, motivation and fun as well.
This is the dream tea party I've always wanted to have as a child in the 90s. Simple, elegant, and impeccable!
I still do! Might have one in CT 😊
Did not you want to go to a park to play, or a rollercoaster instead?
@@Toine399my sisters and I did all those in the 90s. It was such a fantastic era for kids. We actually spent a lot of time outdoors and played.
La tarde de Te que aun hoy a mis sesenta años quiero tener.
I've never subscribed to a channel so fast. Didn't even finish watching the first video before I subscribed. You're my new ASMR Channel. I live in a camper in a small town in Missouri USA. I have no intention of making any of these recipes. Just drinking a cheap bottle of Missouri blackberry wine and seeing how the other half lives. Carry on, buddy!
Omg same
I'm from a big city and I'm loving this !!
Sounds like your life would be an interesting video too and I’d be interested in trying the blackberry wine. My neighbour makes country wines here in Ireland from wild foods.
Blackberry wine is delicious! You're still living a good life! 🍷
The way you speak brings peace to our hearts. Thanksss!
Thank you Nicolas for sharing your dining elegance! I love your channel and have shared it with friends who have become your fans. Cheers from California 😊
I’m a Mexican American and I am so inspired to now have tea time! Everything looks delicious ❤️
Oh, so your American?? Your American. Not Mexican American. Just American👍🏻🇺🇸
Sameee well Salvadorian American lol
@@dora_the_dstroya8424 leave her be
@@dora_the_dstroya8424 hush
It makes me so happy to see that you are keeping and preserving the beautiful traditions of gracious living alive.
You’re teaching us to slow down and enjoy life which we are so deprived in this hectic modern world. Thank you!🙏 after watching your video, I made my first cucumber sandwich for lunch even though I don’t have chives at the moment. It’s so refreshing and delicious. Keep up with what you’re doing. We need to take time and effort to appreciate our short and precious life 👍❤️🙏
I am vegan too and I have been looking for some nice recipes for my tea time! Thank you so much for sharing and for having the most perfect channel ever. I really enjoy all of them.
My goodness, who knew after a long day's work I would be mesmerized by the making of a cucumber sandwich! Thanks so much for your time and patience with us, Nicolas. The world needs more people like you. Aaaahhh....so glad I found your channel!!! #newsubbie
I'm also rather new still and I feel so blessed to have accidentally "stumbled upon" Nicolas' videos! They actually popped up "randomly" in my feed. I'm very, very thankful they did! Isn't Nicolas just a refreshing delight!
As an English woman noticing that there do not seem to be many British people commenting; I want to thank you very much for a beautiful video. Afternoon tea feels very comforting for me, and your video gave me the same feeling of comfort.
Hello! I’m also and English lady! So I wanted to ask as your not American if you can notice a slight putting on with the posh accent because I can hear some midlands accent coming through almost like he’s tried to change it to posh? What do you think?
@@melinamaria8523 I can't hear any Midlands in his voice at all, but I did notice he says "master" without the southern "aar" vowel sound, as in "maarster". I am from the North, and I do know lots of people who speak "posh" as you put it (me included), but it is still evident that they/we are from the North because of those vowel sounds. So I am not sure if he is affecting his accent, but I must say that I do know people who speak like him 🤷♀️
@ Carolyn Jackson - same with “ask.”Wasn’t pronounced “ arsk “ as those pesky southerners say😊
@@anneavenell3691 I’m from the south! Cornwall actually! I should posh myself as I moved away when I was younger but still go down twice a year and arsk is a stereotyp and I’ve never hear anyone actually say it apart from people in movies that don’t actually know how to speak southern.
@@carolynrjacksonI’ve just heard he’s from the cotswolds so that’s what’s what I was hearing. Must have picked up or putting on the posh then. 😂
CZcams suggested this video to me and, to my pleasant surprise, it couldn't be more nice. What a fine young man, what nobility, how much elegance in expressing himself and suggesting the tea menu!!! Congratulations on the beautiful channel and greetings from Norway.👏
People have always said that I have the decor taste of a grandma, but this dude is straight up living in his grandma's house god damn. I think I'm in love.
That's my taste too 😁. I don't think it's an insult because no matter where you're from , a Grandma's house feels like home. Warm and Cozy, Elegant and simple.
My husband is an Aussie and we enjoy tea time. I sometimes think it’s why I married him, a little girl’s secret garden dream! And here it is personified! Thank you! 💖🦩
Oh, Nicholas, what a wonderful ambience and “thank you” for drawing us in and for the time, effort, and patience that it takes to bring all this together. How delicious looking these English Tea sandwiches look and make our heart’s sing. You really brought it all together beautifully.
Thank you so much Patricia - I really appreciate your kind comments and feedback! Much love. Nicolas x x x
Patricia, This is a really great comment. Vary well said and sums it up for myself and others.
@@NicolasFairford 💟
I am impressed.
I am in love with this channel. The thought and effort you put into the tiniest of details, the gorgeous frames and your calming, beautiful aura is an absolute delight to watch. As a tea aficionado, discovering your afternoon tea series is the best thing that’s ever happened to me! I look forward to all your videos and will probably be having a marathon sometime soon 😂 Lots of love ❤️
Wait how did I only just discovered you. You are living my little girl dream.
I have a similar feeling.
Omg I love this. You're like the male British version of Martha Stewart. My obsession with UK continues lol.
same... why am I watching tea sandwiches at 3am 🤣
He is absolutely the prodigy of Nigella Lawson and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
She's a woman... Not a man !
Lol.......... not even close.
He knocks Martha S. out of the water!!!!
Nicholas - I just found (and subscribed to) your channel. I love it! You add an air of elegance to even the most mundane activities.
I am literally binging on your videos this week and look forward to many more. I love the way you decorate your space and wish I
was as good at decorating mine. I find your videos so relaxing and enjoy the sound of your calming voice.
Jeanne
I just found your channel and I'm blown away. I could listen to you forever. You have something so calming about you. I really enjoy watching your videos. You put so much dedication in everything. Absolutely beautiful. Greetings from Austria
I just happened upon him, also!
Ok. Alright. I wasn’t looking for this video but ... fort some reason this aesthetic is making me cry with relief and I don’t know why. It’s like I’m swooning but with touch of deep emotion that comes with sweet attention to detail.
So happy to hear that! x
This is the most absolutely perfect gentleman I have ever seen anywhere....if all young men were as polished and well breed as this...how much better our world would be. . Etiquette and refinement are what the world needs now in spades
My son is nothing like this guy. My son is perfection in my eyes.
This dudes certaintly homosexual.
Yes, he's the complete opposite of the men in North America. That's what makes him appealing to me.
True money makes this possible. Living far from Brutes
But a person who presents well doesn't mean they are necessarily good. He comes off as a gentleman...that is just a superficial impression.
Thank you for making such a wonderful video. I especially appreciate proper mannerisms. I look forward to seeing more videos!
Simply loved the video, the tea setting, the whole atmosphere, your soorhing style, very relaxing, thank you ❤
I don't know how your video ended up in my feed but I love everything about it: the elegant decor, the dog, the delicious looking food, your accent, and your gentle mannerism 🥰 Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
Listening to Nicholas speak with his soothing voice , and makeing tea time special, is so relaxing.
Nick, this is the 1st time that I’ve seen you. God bless you for bringing a luxurious tea sandwich medley, and the Victorian sponge cake recipes! I am excited to try the lemon dill butter on many things. Watching in FL, U.S.A.
Wonderful, elegant, absolutely timeless manners, style and heart-warming atmosphere created by the Host! Nicolas , please, keep on producing your videos! It's just what we need in our hectic world in the time of unrest. ❤
Anyone would love to spend the afternoon in your beautiful living room! I live in South Carolina and I can tell you that people from the southern US crave your level of hospitality and refinement!
I’m also in South Carolina. I have lived here my entire life. It is my experience that many families here have lived with this level of refinement since the earliest days in this country, however elegance has become an almost lost art here in the last 20 or 30 years. Many of us, the world over, are attempting to bring it back.
@@thefragrancedfarmhouse8635 Agreed! Georgia here, missing my Granny Joy who was the perfect hostess always. Now I'm almost her age when she passed away and I want to bring those days back. 💐☕🫖
@@GAwildflower I live in Atl there is a great tea room in little 5 points called Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party. Once we can get back to normal life you should check it out if u live near.
As a little girl I loved to have pretend tea parties. These videos make me want to have a tea party as an adult!! You are such a joy to watch. Thanks for all you do 😘
Came across your channel in my recommendation - absolutely amazed (immediately subscribed after watching). I so appreciate seeing younger people who embrace true self respect in the form of a healthy diet, moderation, decor, and grace. Absolutely gives hope.
Completely agree! What a charming and kind young man Nicholas is.
You are a miracle and I am delighted with your videos Nicholas, the storyline is perfectly built, there is a lot of light, love, music in your every movement and poetry in every look. Stay always blessed dear person, born of love and in love, you have an excellent upbringing, you are tactful, intelligent, and easy to communicate at the same time. Subscribed to your channel. This is a pleasant acquaintance for me today. My son loves to cook too, and my son-in-law, the man in the kitchen is magic, sensual and delicious.💚💚🤍🤍🤎🤎🤍🤍💜💜🤍🤍💚💚🤍🤍💜💜🤍🤍🤎🤎🤍🤍💚💚 Thank you🙏
Thank you for picking up my spirits! I was having a difficult day and started to smile again when i started watching. I truly needed you today! Thank you!
I am so glad to know that I can help in my own small way xoxo Nicolas
Thank you Nicolas.We need a return to quiet gatherings,civilized conversations and ,manner 💕🌱.
And the lost art of listening
Your video is timeless, simply blissful, and soothing to watch. Thank you for patiently going step by step.
You have first of all made so so SO homesick, but more than that, you’ve inspired me to enjoy an afternoon tea party with my best friend… thank you so very much!! Please, stay safe!!!
This is a horrible video, I wish I hadn't watched it! It made me get out my house, find the ingredients and cook all afternoon! Delicious! Love the cake, I know what to make my vegan friends now!
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😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
I was so expecting that to end more like "I loved it so much now I have to waste valuable time to go watch more vids to learn new recipes. See what you did?" 😹
How can it be horrible if it got you off the couch and into cooking?
You know the divine GOAT make-up artist John Maclean? Well, Nicholas is the etiquette and lifestyle version of that. Just divine.
Ah you're so right :) Both the same soothing and aesthetic presence. Should we request a collab..?
You have a nice artistic taste for English art and styles based on your video settings.
Love the atmosphere.
Not just the culinary ideas but the atmosphere is very englishlike and very classic. I can almost feel the storybook feel about what you're trying to convey.
Feels like the good old days of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s in England during summer. As someone who's lived in England for a while, I always love that english fairy tale and storybook feel.
Great classic atmospheric feeling!
Your presentation is so warm and inviting. Thank you Nicolas for motivation and friendly advice on how to to live a beautiful life.
Wish you were my neighbor. Love having tea parties and use to have a tearoom. Thank you💗
same wishes here 🙆
Sammmmmeeeee 😪
Wouldn’t that be great we could all get together for tea....it would be a nice retreat from the virus 🫖🧁🧁🧁🧁
@@TheRayjane yes would love it💋
That would be fun! Thank you so much - Nicolas x
This American thanks you for your diligence and dedication to bringing us all these lovely videos on such a frequent basis. They're so calming and informative
Dear Nicolas, please never doubt how wonderful you are! The world needs more people like you! You videos and personality are pure peace and joy ❤
It thrills me that your tea series is so very vegan-friendly! I’ve been watching afternoon tea videos lately and am so pleased to see that some restaurants are now offering vegan sandwiches and sweets. It’s lovely to imagine the pleasure of enjoying these delightful treats that you’ve demonstrated and introducing the plant-based possibilities to my friends. Thank you, Nicolas! Your videos are all a pleasure to watch:-)
I am obsessed with your content! I feel so at ease...I haven't wanted to binge watch a youtubers content since 2010...a tip on eggs, I know you said you aren't opposed to eating friends free range eggs, but if you must buy them at the store, be sure to get eggs that are "pasture raised." In america, "free range" only means that the chickens have access to a door in their house. It can be any size door, and it doesn't mean the chickens are trained to use the door. That's why there isn't much of a price difference between regular eggs and free range or cage free eggs, since pasture raising is truly more labor intensive/expensive. With pasture raised, you can be sure that for most of the day, the chickens are living how they were meant to, pecking at bugs and stuff, not just corn :)
What a riparian delight
We call them organic in England
The Victoria Sponge was the first cake I learnt to make at age ten, using a recipe book. I then had to bake one every Sunday for the family until I left for uni.
How sweet of you!
I did the tea tomato sandwiches with greek goat and sheep cheese named katiki domoku and they were excellent! Also the cucumber sandwiches with Corfu butter and the results satisfied me ! Thank you! It was very easy!!
You are an old soul. Thank you for keeping traditions alive
This is a great video! My late partner was a wonderful chef. I tried to learn cooking but he always critiqued my efforts and because it took him a fraction of the time I would spend, I decided my role was table setting and washing up. I did, after 20 years of watching and assisting, absorb some of his ability. Though admittedly I am not the natural he was, I can cook. I've always loved savory tidbits as well as sweets, so tea is a tradition I admire. I also have lovely china, both ours and inherited sets with teaware, and now these recipes inspire me to try my own version of tea. Thank you!
My mistake was watching this while hungry!
Look forward to see your tea party xx
He would make a great advert for vegans. His skin is so perfect, he would put any girl to shame.
I was astonished to find Nicolas's channel. It made my day at Auckland in New Zealand thinking about his clever presentation of tea and sandwiches! I have a friend who may be the best maker of cucumber sandwiches in Auckland.
This was so delightful! I love tea-parties and can't wait to try all of it I love your bowls and china also. Such a visual treat all around!
Thoroughly enjoyed this. You’re a respite from the world and a lovely light in my day!
So glad! Nicolas x
Omg 😄 my mom used to make those same little sandwiches for me when I was in kindergarten. She’ll put them in my little lunch box and everything... they were really good!
Thank you for the time you take to teach us elegance in every aspect of our lives . I have just discovered your videos and I love them. This reminds me of the way of life in the 60's and 70's. A bit of nostalgia to improve today's world. Thank you
In a world where people feel driven to search for something delusional or inconceivable and considering mental health issues, the afternoon tea and accompanying recipes seem to be a fun, grounding, homey, feel-good activity to create an event with someone special in your life.
this is the most relaxing video I've watched in a long time... Discovering your channel brought me joy today ♥️