Congratulations William and Kate!
'Cheerio Lords and Ladies! It's Royal Wedding Day! What a lovely day and how nice to see some good news on the tele today. In this day and age of constant change I think it is so great to see tradition in action. I don't really have an opinion one way or the other about Monarchy in a political sense...I just know that I love all the ceremony and elegance that comes from doing things the same way for hundreds of years. The gorgeous gothic architecture of the church, the uniforms, the hats, the crowns and carriages...all of it is interesting to me. It is also a wee bit personal, as my father's family name is from Wales!
I remember staying up all night in 1981 (I was in high school) to watch Diana and Charles' wedding. That was way back when and my family didn't own a VCR yet! It was a big deal. This year, I set the DVR for about 10 hours worth of BBC America and am now watching it in the background as I go about my day. In honor of this very British day...I decided to make scones and tea! Pip Pip!
I found the recipe on All Recipes.com....click here to link to it... I made the recipe exactly as it is listed, no changes. I cooked them for 17 minutes exactly. With scones, be careful not to over cook them. They will look like they're not cooked enough...but they are! If you cook them too long, they get dry. I like that this recipe has sour cream in it. You can't really taste it, but it makes them moist.
Here they are before going into the oven. I like to leave mine together instead of cutting them apart before cooking. I added dried apricots instead of raisins. I think it would taste good with dried cherries or blueberries, too.
You MUST have English Breakfast tea and marmalade!
Here they are just out of the oven....mmmm....
This is just perfect!
Did you watch the wedding? I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Please stop by my blog on Sunday morning for a BIG announcement! Next week there will be a lot of activity here on the bloggy blog. I hope you will join me! I've been keeping a crafty secret and I can finally tell you!
Oh yikes........you are killing me with those scones! :) And can you believe, I haven't watched one minute of the royal wedding. I didn't set my DVR, or turn on the tv at all. Went off to an antiques show on Friday for the day. Thank goodness in this day and age, there is so much coverage, I know I'll still be able to see it all.
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 05/02/2011 at 05:25 AM
Wasn't it such a BEAUTIFUL wedding! I LOVE all things British! I got up early, made some tea, and watched until I had to head off to school...it was simply wonderful! Your scones look delicious! Pip Pip Cheerio'! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 05/01/2011 at 06:44 PM
Oh my goodness, those look AMAZING!! And girl, I can't wait to hear your secret!!!!! :)
Posted by: Melissa Sauls | 04/30/2011 at 09:54 PM
Oh, yeah . . . wedding "overload" right now; up to about a total of 8+ hours now; so I think I'm "done" - Loved it!! I could use a scone!! Why don't you make another recipe for Wed. night!!LOL!
Posted by: Janice Rosenthal Rock | 04/30/2011 at 07:12 PM
Hi Wanda! I haven't been blog hopping for quite awhile, but I just wanted to stop by and say hello :) Like you, I stayed up to watch Charles and Di tie the knot many years ago. I also got up early to watch Diana's funeral :( But, I waited for the recorded version of Will and Kate's nuptuals. So beautiful! Love, love, love all things royal! Hope all is well and keep those fabulous creations coming!
:)Renée
Posted by: Renée | 04/30/2011 at 02:02 PM
You are such a positive person Wanda! I have not watched the wedding yet but it is recorded and I have plans to sit and watch it. Can't wait til Sunday.
Posted by: Julene | 04/30/2011 at 09:31 AM
YummmmmO! Now that look so inviting! I must try it. I cannot WAIT for the news!!!! I'll be tunning in tomorrow!!!
Posted by: Fond Jo | 04/30/2011 at 08:00 AM
Love the pix!!!!! Yes. Watched it beginning at 1 am. Aimed to be awake at 3 at least but got a txt from my pregnant daughter who was awake ... So we watched (with txt feedback all the way through) all. Princess Diana "done good" with that lovely young man.
Posted by: Erna | 04/30/2011 at 07:01 AM
The scones look so delicious...
Watched the wedding from 9 am on the BBC and later in the evening again...loved the whole elegance and dressing up ...(the hats..never seen so many strange hats before)..The Abbey with the trees and flowers it was so gorgeous to see..the buildings ..everything.
Look so much forward to your secret!!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 04/30/2011 at 04:06 AM
What a yummy post for today! I loved watching the royal wedding today...so romantic.
Can't wait for you big news on Sunday!
Posted by: Lynn Put | 04/29/2011 at 08:08 PM
What a perfectly delightful post for today! I remember watching Diana and Charles' wedding early in the morning while nursing our new baby boy....time sure flies!
Your scones look delicious. You just amaze me. Have a great weekend. LC
Posted by: Linda C | 04/29/2011 at 05:13 PM
A crafting secret? Again!?
Posted by: Mark | 04/29/2011 at 04:57 PM