When one of her ladies in waiting, Anna (Duchess of Bedford), became hungry mid-afternoon and couldn’t wait until 9:30 p.m. dinner time, she ordered some bread and cakes with tea to hold her over.

Bake the cakes in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes, checking them after 20 minutes as some ovens may run hot. When the cakes are cooked, they should be golden brown and slightly coming away ...

A Victorian afternoon tea party will take place Saturday, May 4 at the Samuel Gill House Tea Room in Mt. Pleasant.This is an event the historical society in Mt.