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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