Back at work and committing to a detox diet after four days of delectable delights in Derbeyshire.
What a wonderful surprise my dear friend Mario called and said he had just arrived in London and would i like to meet him at Claridges for Tea. I decided i would start the diet tomorrow.
Earl Grey Tea and Scones, Clotted Cream and Jam. I also am well aware it is the second one in a week but i feel it is important for you to see different variations of the Great English Cream Tea.
Claridges Hotel,Brook Street,London.

Christine's Marvellous Easter Treat Display.

Yes I know that there are precut frozen chips but.... there is also a crab in a marie rose sauce sandwich and hidden a half pint of freezing cold cider and also hidden are the rolling hills of the Peaks and a perfect country pub called the Druid Inn.
The Druid Inn, Matlock,Derbeyshire.

Back in the Peak District in the Glorious Sunshine and after a 5 mile walk felt a cream tea was totally acceptable, eaten on the lawn at Hassop Hall Hotel...Heaven.
Hassop Hall Hotel,Bakewell,Derbeyshire. 01629 640 488.

I am sorry Pieter i have forgotten what was in this cake but i do remember it was not Polenta !!!
I do remember it was fantastic and lemony served with a creme fraiche.
Pestle and Mortar. Details on Post below.

Spring Vegetable Soup with Pesto.That description does not even begin to describe how delicious it was.
Pestle and Mortar. Details on Post Below.

May i present to you amazing Crostini. Tapenade with Chilli, Borlotti Beans and Spinach, Parma ham and zucchini. At a dinner at the Max Wigram Gallery we were lucky enough to be served dishes by Pieter Maritz the chef and owner of the bespoke caterers Pestle and Mortar. I would not be exaggerating if i was to say that this was the tastiest freshest most sumptuous food i have eaten out in a long time. Thank you Max and Pieter.
Pestle and mortar 07779272862.