We were on our way
home from a two-week vacation in Italy. Our plane was late leaving
Malpensa Airport in Milan, so we had little time once we got to London Heathrow
to make our connection into New York. We were dragging heavy suitcases,
loaded with goodies (Venice has the most AMAZING paper stores...but I digress),
breathing heavily, worried that we wouldn't make our gate on time. We
zoomed past younger passengers with skilled ease. We ignored our parched
throats every time we passed a beverage stand or café, knowing our gate
was our only mission. And then I saw it. The most wonderful little
Sherlock Holmes teapot in the front of a shop of British goods that I knew
belonged in my collection. I had nothing like and I knew that I must,
MUST!! I say, add it to my collection. Without breaking stride I veered
to the right. I shifted my purse and two cases into my left hand, pulled
my credit card from my pocket and secured it between my teeth. With my
free arm I scooped up the boxed teapot and in the blink of an eye slipped into
the checkout, leaving heads of tourists behind me in a spin. My lips
parted and my credit card dropped onto the counter. I nodded at the
checker who knew what to do. Swipe! And the deed was done. I
signed, thanked him, and pressed on. I made it! And so did this
little gem from England. I smile every time I see it remembering that
moment as though frozen in time. Ahhh, the beauty of it all!
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The cinnamon scones
are delicious and the recipe is a breeze.
You can find it here.
Nothing beats
clotted cream with any type of scone, but
when it's not
readily available you can make a reasonable
(though not
authentic) Devonshire Cream at home.
DEVONSHIRE CREAM
1 cup whipping cream
½ tsp. cream of
tartar
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Beat all together
until stiff. Refrigerate. Serve with scones and jam.
 
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Cute teapot! Love the story about how it came in to your collection too :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely teapot! And those scones look good!
ReplyDeleteHi Pattie,
ReplyDeleteTheresa from What to do Weekends, I love your new Tea Pot and the fun way in which you came to get it! I agree with you, nothing beats clotted cream on Fresh Scones! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Wow! I loved reading this post...I could feel the excitement as you found this lovely teapot and grabbed it on your way to the gate! It's lovely and I'm sure the scones are delicious, too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea...love that teapot!
ReplyDeleteI love this teapot and have never seen one like it. I collect teapots as well. What an adorable story and so amusingly written. We love Benedict Cumberbatch here so having this teapot would be wonderful. You are lucky to have found it!
ReplyDeleteOh, it is a beauty! So glad you spied this teapot and were able to get it home. Job well done! '-)
ReplyDeleteI could visualize your travel through the airport! My husband and I have been watching Sherlock on Netflix. Love the show! Such a cute teapot! I'll be pinning the whipped cream recipe. Visiting from Amaze Me Monday. Have a great week! Diane
ReplyDeleteI love all the Sadler theme teapots...haven't seen that one...definitely a keeper! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so glad you snagged that baby! It is simply stunning. Can you believe I have never had clotted cream? And I am a cream lover. Glad to have your recipe. Never having the real deal I probably won't know the difference. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What a wonderful story and glad you got the teapot which I think is a Sadler? They do different series in this shape of Shakespear's Cottage, etc. I love your post and so glad you shared at Friends Sharing Tea.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you acquired the awesome Sherlock teapot and caught your flight home! I definitely agree that scones always taste better with clotted cream!
ReplyDeleteI love love love the way you shared this story. It was charming to read. The pot is - ahhhhhhh - wonderful! Do you watch Sherlock? I love it! Thank you. Have a blessed St. Patrick's day evening! ~Heather Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. I am pretty sure I would have done the same....
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your teapot! And I'm so glad you were able to purchase it and make your gate on time! It will be a real conversation piece over tea. I have made Devonshire Cream but with cream cheese. Yours sounds easier and I'll give it a try. So glad you shared this wonderful post with us and thank you for joining me for tea.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
I giggled reading your adventure through the airport and spotting this adorable teapot! It's a teapot any Sherlock fan would love, too! Well done! Happy Tea Day!
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