Happy Birthday QE II: 15 High Tea Recipes

Monday Apr. 17, 2017

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Rosewater rhubarb eclair. Picture / Melie Ferrier

Rosewater Rhubarb, Spiced Dulce De Leche and White Chocolate Eclair

Orange and Cream Scones with Rhubarb Jam

Savoury Palmiers

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Shaved asparagus, chive and egg sandwiches. Picture / Babiche Martens

Shaved Asparagus, Chive and Egg Sandwiches

Earl Grey Amaranth Cookies with Vanilla Bean

Upside-Down Tomato Tart

Red velvet cupcakes. Picture / Supplied

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Mushroom and Spinach Tarts

Macaroon Tarts with Lemon Curd

Biscotti. Picture / Babiche Martens

Raisin and Roobios Tea Bread

Fennel, Thyme and Blue Cheese Mini Quiches

Passionfruit yoyos. Picture / Babiche Martens

Passionfruit Yoyos

Orange Spice Madeleines

Coffee and Chocolate Mousse with Coffee Mascarpone

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