Martha's Pantry

Last weekend, Ross and I had the pleasure of joining his parents for a delightful visit to Martha's Pantry for gluten-free high tea. 

I actually don't think I can describe the entire experience in words. So instead, here are my top ten highlights:

1. So. Much. Pink.

Cute. Dainty. Adorable. Sweet (quite literally). Pretty. Delightful. Quaint. Lovely. Beautiful. Oh, and delicious. Martha's Pantry is all of those things. 

2. Tea - and a whole menu of it

I'm not sure what I love more, the antique cups, saucers and plates, the knitted tea cosies, or the fact that their tea menu is actually a book.

So much to love. (Gluten-free delights on the right)

3. A wee bit of everything 

I can tend to work myself up into a bit of a lather trying to decide what to eat. But with high tea, no need to choose!

4. Cheese, pesto and ham toasties

Sometimes it's the simplest things in life (or perhaps the cheesiest) that you really can't beat. 

5. Planning what treat to eat next

Deciding on the perfect crescendo from savoury to sweet is a planner's dream. 

6. Everything is bite sized

You'll get to try a little bit of everything. And everything tastes like cuteness.

Too cute to eat?

7. Salmon mousse

Salmon and cream cheese - what not to love?

8. They have their priorities right 

A two-for-one ratio of sweet to savoury. Yes, please.

The gluten-free goodies.

9. Opera Cake

Almond sponge laced with coffee, layered with ganache and coffee buttercream, then topped with chocolate glaze. 

10. Boys love it too

Everyone should have some pretty, delicious treats once in a while - so don't leave the boys at home! 

When Ross heard that Carol and I were planning on going for high tea, he didn't want to miss out. And I'm so glad he didn't. 

It was a lovely afternoon that I'm glad the four of us could share.  

Ross, me, David, and Carol.