The Kew Greenhouse: Breakfast of Champions (or Not…)

Whenever we visit London, we tend to do the same things and visit the same places. This trip was different. We were determined to explore new locations and have new experiences. We kicked off our week in London with a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew.

Getting to the Garden, from London, is incredibly easy. Kew is a straight shot on the District line (tube) and only 30 minutes away. Very convenient.

Wanting to get a relatively early start to the day, we departed the flat without breakfast, with the intention of finding a place in Kew, before visiting the gardens. As we walked from the train station towards Kew Gardens, we stumbled upon this delightful looking cafe.
It was quiet, the food looked quite good, and we were fairly hungry. After perusing the menu, we all ended up ordering the "cream tea", however, it seems that our eyes may have been bigger than our stomachs! Enticed by the confections on display, my parents and I ended up ordering a few more extras...
So delicious!

My mother ended up adding a regular croissant to her breakfast, whilst my dad enjoyed a MASSIVE apple pie! This was possibly one of the biggest apple pie slices I have ever seen! Compared to my additional order, these are both sensible. Despite it being 10 am and summer time, I ordered the sticky toffee pudding. I LOVE sticky toffee pudding and instead of ordering with my head and with a sense of decorum, I ordered this super rich and sweet dessert for breakfast. Clearly I reverted back to a child version of myself that aspired to have dessert for breakfast.

When I saw the pudding, served in a sea of toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream, I was overcome with embarrassment. Why on earth did I order this?! Despite my shame, that didn't stop me from eating it, and you know what? --- it was delicious! I think it may have been a bit too early for that much sugar, since I felt a bit sick, but it was worth it!
My sticky toffee pudding
Cream Tea Breakfast

With our bellies full, and me amped up on sugar, we were ready to tour the Royal Botanical garden. We departed the Kew Greenhouse, turned right, and walked straight, making our way to Kew Gardens.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gordon Ramsay's Cheesy Potato Dauphinoise

Image
I am fairly impressionable --- at least when it comes to cooking. When I see a recipe or a dish that intrigues me, I become obsessed and determine to give it a go. I have been obsessively watching Come Dine With Me  for at least one month and a dish that keeps popping up is: Potato Dauphionoise. I've eaten this side dish a couple times in my life, but not recently. It looked so delicious and easy to make, and I was determined to try my hand at this posh looking side. As per usual, I consulted the internet to look for recipes. As most of you know, I am obsessed with Gordon Ramsay. He is always my go to. If he doesn't have a recipe for something I want to make, I'm always feel a little lost, but luckily, that wasn't the case this time. I was delighted to have stumbled upon Gordon Ramsay's "Gratin Dauphonoise." He has yet to let me down and you know what, this dish was a winner! Something that I am adding to my repertoire.  This dish was incredibly e
Read more

Truffle Cream Cheese & Chive Spread

Image
So, I realize that this post is rather late…but I figure, better late than never, right? Over New Years, I was searching for recipes online, when I stumbled upon a new Gordon Ramsay recipe. As we all know, I LOVE Gordon Ramsay, in fact, I should probably just change my username to that.  Chef Ramsay has a recipe for a deliciously decadent, but oh so easy truffle cream cheese spread, and I couldn't resist. The ingredients are simple, you may even have most of them, and it takes no more than ten minutes to make. Oh, and it's delicious.  Whether you are entertaining guests or spending time alone, this spread is perfect for all occasions. It's great with bread and crackers, it's also delicious with grapes. The fluffiness of the cream cheese/sour cream, coupled with the decadence and amazing aroma of the truffle oil makes this a really luxurious spread that everyone will love! For Gordon Ramsay's video, please click this link .  Ingredients: - small con
Read more

Tawaraya - One of Kyoto's Most Famous and Oldest Ryokans

Image
On this visit to Kyoto, rather than stay at a hotel, my parents and I were fortunate enough two spend two nights at the very famous and exclusive Tawaraya ryokan . Tawaraya is considered one of the most famous and posh ryokans in Japan. Past guests have included Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, and even Marlon Brando! (Many famous Japanese people have stayed here as well, but these three just popped into my head). We made our reservation one year in advance, but even then, we had difficulty getting a room!  To quote Wikipedia: "A ryokan ( 旅館 ) is a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo Period (1603 ~ 1868), when such inns served travelers along Japan's highways. They typically feature tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner…Most ryokans offer dinner and breakfast, which are often included in the price of the room. Most visitors take their meals at the ryokan, which usuall
Read more