Ep 8. Episode 8: High Tea at Susan's

Episode 8: High Tea at Susan's - Description

In this episode of Fresh with Anna Olson season 2, Anna Olson is invited to a classic English high tea at her friend Susan's house. Anna prepares a delicious spread of sweet and savory treats that are sure to impress the guests.

Anna begins by creating a savory scone recipe that includes cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and rosemary. She explains the importance of properly cutting butter into the flour to ensure the scones are light and fluffy.

Next, Anna prepares a classic quiche Lorraine with a homemade pastry crust. She demonstrates how to properly blind-bake the crust and then fills it with a mixture of eggs, cream, bacon, and Swiss cheese. This dish is perfect for any brunch or special occasion.

For the sweet treats, Anna shows how to make dainty macarons filled with raspberry buttercream. She shares tips on achieving the perfect consistency for the macaron batter and how to pipe them onto the baking sheet. Once the macarons are baked, Anna fills them with a delicious raspberry buttercream.

In addition to the macarons, Anna creates mini lemon meringue tarts that are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. She explains how to properly temper the egg yolks for the lemon curd filling and how to make light and fluffy meringue for the topping.

Finally, Anna prepares classic English tea sandwiches with an elegant twist. She combines smoked salmon with dill cream cheese and thinly sliced cucumber to create a beautiful and tasty sandwich. She also shows how to make a delicious chicken salad sandwich with cranberries and almonds.

Throughout the episode, Anna provides tips and tricks for making the perfect high tea spread. She emphasizes the importance of presentation and attention to detail, making sure to include beautiful touches like edible flowers and decorative serving dishes.

In the end, Anna's high tea spread is a huge success, with Susan and her guests raving about the delicious food and beautiful presentation. This episode is a great resource for anyone looking to host a high tea or brunch and impress their guests with beautiful and delicious treats.