Tuesday 15 April 2014

Let Me Eat Cake!

Well, the grand opening of the tea room went tremendously well; we were busy pretty much all day long (an odd lull from about 1.30-2.30pm, but things soon picked up again), and today has seen a steady stream of customers once more. I'm so very pleased with how it has all gone, and I think I'm running on adrenaline at the moment having barely had time to stop for the past few days (but all in a good cause.) I'm amazed that I've been working in the tea room for two whole days and have yet to sample any of the cakes on the premises! Still, it will do my profits and my waistline the world of good if I can stay away from the sweet temptations.

Anyway, I'm a busy bee even when I'm home after a day at the tea room - last night I had to come home and make two batches of scones as we nearly sold out yesterday and this evening I have to make a batch of butternut squash soup. It's all go in the food industry, don't you know!

Here are a few snaps from yesterday's grand opening. Since it was so busy, I didn't get the chance to take any photos once customers had started arriving (there were even some trying to get in before we opened); I wish I had managed it as at one point every table and chair was taken and there was a fabulous, buzzy atmosphere. But never mind, these snaps will have to suffice.



The fabulous Easter nest cake that a friend in the village made as a gift for opening day

There are cakes and Easter biscuits on the dresser now; must take a new snap.

10 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Would you please post the link to your Facebook page? I Liked the test page, but I haven't been able to find the proper one.

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    1. If you type 'Dorothy's Tea Room' into the search bar on your fB page, you should find the tea room - it's the one with a photo of a big chocolate came against a pink spotty background. I can't work out how to paste a link via my phone - sorry :(

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  2. Well done you, a roaring success by the sounds of it. Like Pamela I wasn't sure if the Facebook page I found was the right one, a link would be great.

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    1. If you type 'Dorothy's Tea Room' into the search bar on your fB page, you should find the tea room - it's the one with a photo of a big chocolate came against a pink spotty background. I can't work out how to paste a link via my phone - sorry :(
      Let me know if you can find it.

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    2. Found it now, liked it!

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  3. Well done!!! The cakes and scones look delicious.

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  4. Congratulations! You're working so hard at this, I do hope it is a huge success for you.

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  5. Congratulations! I am so excited for you Justine and delighted it has been so successful - If I am ever passing your neck of the woods I will come a sample your cakes:-)

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  6. Oooh, congratulations - long may your initial success continue. x

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  7. Glad to hear it went so well. The cakes look yummy.

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