Hello everyone! Thank you all for your amazing comments on this episode - I'm so happy to know that you enjoyed it! I just wanted to let you know that although the batter seemed 'gloopy' it actually turned out so beautifully and was one of the best sponges I've ever made. All of the recipes are now on my blog - nicolasfairford.com/blogs/news/a-downton-abbey-tea-party

@tonismith5324

2 жыл бұрын

I have that particular Downton Abbey cookbook. The picture of the orange cake you made looks exactly like the picture of it in the book. I'm looking forward to making this one.

@malakaragua702

2 жыл бұрын

Oh they're always such a tonic.

@carole8142

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonismith5324 Nicholas cake does not look like the downton abbey cake.

@lyndabond1443

2 жыл бұрын

I made the chicken tea sandwiches and I used a hearty whole grain bread from the bakery. Nicholas, they were amazingly delicious 😋. I’d use that for a regular chicken salad sandwich or in a lettuce 🥬 wrap. Thanks again for a really fun and creative video 💕

That was wonderful. May I say my parents owned a wonderful restaurant in the 30s and 40s and my mother would do the catering for special functions. She would cut the bread for sandwiches wafer thin. They were incredible . She never left a recipe for stuffed eggs which were to die for. She cooked crayfish and decorated the table with flowers for weddings . I am old now and just wanted to leave a tribute to her.

@mylittlecoco345

2 жыл бұрын

oh how beautiful l you described it perfectly!

@catrionagarde4410

2 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to travel back in time too. 😢

@Richie8a8y

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memories, beautiful tribute. 💜🥒🍞🥪🍃🫖☕️🥂

@ericaj.m.1780

2 жыл бұрын

My mother was a rotten cook so I salute your talented mother ❤

@corneliaarendsen8215

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute. My mother was a good cook and she was a lovely mother. I am an old lady now but the good memories of my parents are with me every day.

Greetings from Palm Beach, Florida! I am so sorry to hear you are feeling low. I have my moments as well (even in the sunshine) and your videos are my antidote most of the times. I particularly remember the episode in which you shared your book collection and demonstrated your dusting method. I watched it numerous times while experiencing a difficult period. Please know you uplift me and all of us in this community. We are here for you as you are for us. The smallest things are sometimes the most soothing. Thank you for your courage in sharing your life with us. You bring dignity and elegance to us all and know we support you in both challenging and festive times, and all the quiet moments in between. Thank you for inspiring beauty, elegance, dignity and excellence just for ourselves each day. Sending you love and good wishes from the sunshine state!

@g.christelbecker6349

2 жыл бұрын

Cathryn what an eloquent, warm, heartfelt and thoughtful comment. We all agree with you!

@lindap6150

2 жыл бұрын

Such a nice heartfelt comment, best wishes to you

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

That is a really lovely comment - thank you so much - your words mean a lot to me!

@barbiec4312

2 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet and have such a lovely way with words that shows your heart. Thank you.

Your videos are like a little Downton-Abbey-like escape from reality every week. 💜💚

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you think so - thank you!

@mylittlecoco345

2 жыл бұрын

oh so true

@ericaj.m.1780

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely 😊🥀

@elidamaggi7098

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Santa Fe, ARGENTINA 🇦🇷 I share your opinion about Nicolas's vídeos. They show all that is English in a fantástic way. Nicolas is an adorable young man.

@lizcosgrove8199

2 жыл бұрын

Nicholas you would have fitted into Downton Abbey and that ere beautifully. Perhaps you did live as a Lord or Duke in your past life.💚🌺🌹🌿 I must treat myself to some of your products.

I love your Videos, they are so calming, positiv and beautiful. You are a amazing young man. I wish you a fantastic start in a new week. Greetings from Switzerland.

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love your honesty, Nicolas. You don't pretend to be an expert; however, what you present is always beautiful and from your heart. I feel as though we're friends even though we have never met. I look forward to watching your videos each week. I'm looking forward to seeing the end result of your home garden. See you next week! All the best to you and yours!

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

That is such a nice thing to say - thank you so much! Have a great week!

@alvingilchrist7782

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolasFairfordThanks, you-too, Nicolas!☀️

@eileencoburn8631

2 жыл бұрын

Hello nicolas,that was so enjoyable,total escapism.i wanted all your delicious food.you are so good with your hands,very neat and intricate work.you have made me want to see the film.you are looking gorgeous,so young looking.more importantly you are a gracious and lovely person.i hope life is treating you well.congrats on 150k subscribers,well deserved.

You're the quintessential gentleman. Thank you for all the food, decor, style tips. I lived in England for 12 years and there's so much I miss about it, especially the food and decor. Your vlogs are a delight and a good reminder of the beauty of Britain.

What a lovely peaceful video to watch. It has been a balm to my soul. Thank you.

Nick I dont think I will ever get tired of watching you make afternoon tea sandwiches or putting together an afternoon tea party arrangement! I so enjoy these videos.... so much! looks wonderful! :) kudos Nick :)

Lovely to be taken into a world of bliss again. Thank you for a wonderful Mother's Day treat.💐🍇🍷🍰🌳

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

Ah my weekly touch of calmness and serenity and wonderful content 🥰. By the way I am 78 years young and remember this from many moons ago.

I can’t wait to see the movie ! I’ve already ordered my diffuser 😊. I adore greens and lavender color’s. Nicholas, I’d buy an apron especially if it had botanica flowers 💐 on it. I’ve made that orange cake 3 times to get it right. I used all 5 yolks, but also whipped up 2 egg whites and folded it in the batter. The cake was a lot fluffier. Plus I melted on the stove the orange marmalade and used a pastry brush to lightly coat the cake. I did use the same type of whipped cream frosting on mine. This was my 3rd attempt and it came out lovely 🥰. Congratulations 🎉 on 150 thousand subscribers! I’m so happy to be apart of this wonderfully delightful community. Happy Mother’s Day to all those celebrating 💐💕

@davidandniko3428

2 жыл бұрын

My mom is a huge Downton Abbey fan. Sure she will want to see the movie. I love orange flavored cakes so I need to make one soon. The sandwiches look amazing.

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lynda! I'm so excited for you to receive the diffuser, I hope you will love it as much as I do! Thanks for your tips re the cake - I actually found the sponge to be one of the best I've ever made, it was so light!

@lyndabond1443

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicolasFairford I used self rising flour the first 2 times. Then I used all purpose flour. It worked a lot better. It always takes me a try or two on a new recipe. I’m still making your almond cake 🎂 and loving it 😍

Agree re Downton Abbey - A New Era, lovely and non taxing on the brain during these challenging times. If only all life's problems could be tied up so neatly. Enjoy your videos and interested in your terrace upgrade.

This is delightful. Downton is how I discovered you! I wanted to make a tea party and I ended up on your page over a year ago. You have brought so much beauty and light into my life. Thank you! I can't wait to see the film.

You are a breath of fresh air! You aren't into technology, you are into living. You show us someone of your generation isn't buried by music, but immersed into the finer things life has to offer. I wish there were many more like you.

Hello Nicolas. What an elegant presentation of tea time cake and savory sandwiches. Downton Abby will be released on May 29th in the States. Will definitely see that for sure. It certainly doesn't surprise me that you've reached 150K subscribers. I know you've put your heart and soul into making your channel a success, and it shows. I always comment on your episodes because feedback is so important in making your content adaptable for your KZread family. You listen to us and work hard to center your episodes on material that we want. That's why I come back every week to listen and learn from you. Congratulations and I appreciate every episode. Kindest regards, Toni Smith

@tonismith5324

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobsed6665 Sorry honey. She's been dying since the series started a few years ago.

The sandwiches are my favorite part of afternoon tea, I’m more of a savories fan than a sweets fan. I like to give afternoon tea parties, but they are a lot of work if done for a crowd. My tip: I order special breads from a bakery and have them sliced the long way, this makes slabs that speed up sandwich making. I make or prep (veggies) the fillings the day before, and pick up the bread, then assemble the sandwiches before the party. I keep them moist by covering them with damp paper towels in the fridge until the last minute. Sadly, there is no place to get afternoon tea service where I live.

Thank you Nicolas, for being an inspiration in all your videos. I worked at an elementary school and did tea time and taught etiquette for my sewing class. Also worked with special needs children and did tea time for them and alway used real dishes and cloth napkins. It made them feel so special. They always loved their tea sandwiches and tea cookies. They loved using cloth napkins. I have retired but now I do tea time in my church. Recently did one for the children and their parents. Planning now a Christmas Tea Time at my church. I will use some of your recipes and ideas.

Who could not love DA? I loved every moment of the movies. Every Sunday being transported into the character's world was truly a treat for us Americans who's ancestors are all English as are mine.

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I miss those days x

Love the video; the recipes and all! I'm mexican and I went to the city for my Sister's funeral; it was heartbraking! Next day was Mexican Mother's Day and the hotel we stayed had a mall with cinemas. I saw they have the Downton Abbey movie and I w e nt with my Sisters! We enyoyed inmensly and lifted our spirits!

Hello Nicolas, I'm British living in South Carolina USA...just came across your videos...absolutely love them...your tips and cooking fabulous afternoon tea!! Im missing them ! You are very entertaining and please keep up the good work...your mom and family must be soo proud of you...♥️

It is so great to hear that more people are discovering you and joining the Nicolas Fairford community! I enjoy the decor, food and travel inspiration you bring to us each week. I hope your line of beautiful homewares grows with even more items. I would love to purchase a tea set designed by you. My granddaughter, Mia, loves when I make a lovely tea of sandwiches and sweets, or a picnic. I am always looking to you for inspiration to add a bit of beauty, variety and specialness to our daily lives. oxxo

Everything looks delicious but that cake is just absolutely beautiful. Sometimes I just listen to your videos because your voice is so calming and relaxing and I just enjoy listening to you. So thank you

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this!

Thank you from a big Downton-Abbey fan , very inspiring video. My oldest daughter bought me the Downton-Abbey Christmas Cookbook and a neighbor gave me the coffee table book about the Downton-Abbey production and cast of characters which is also a beautiful book. Have always been another fan of afternoon English teas here in Yankee New England where I drink Twinings of London teas and love tea sandwiches esp. cucumber ones and scones, i.e. my English/Scottish/Irish heritage on my maternal side! Along with a love of gardens as a former retired floral designer and now painter of gardens. Enjoy the beautiful Spring weather and all it's various colorful blooms!

Love downtown abbey as well! Adore it! It gave me a very nice escaping the world of today. Soothing and calming and love to see the clothes, the beautiful building and the etiquette of that era.

Those plum blossoms would make great material to start some bonsai. The key to take the formality and stress out of it is to take some cuttings to your house to use as flowers. Tree blossoms always look very refined in simple arrangements. Then if some of them grow roots you plant them and appreciate the beauty not of their flowers but of its leaf buds. And that's bonsai - in its simplest form

Greetings from Santa Fe, ARGENTINA 🇦🇷 Thank you for sharing your kowledge about Downton Abbey. The quintessence of all that is English. Nicolas, you are such an adorable person. Lovable, cute, kind, as well as elegant and dedicated to your new activities. I've been to London recently and, of course, I went to F&M to get some English Breakfast tea in the typical green box, for my son in Buenos Aires. Always looking forward for your lovely vídeos. 🌹

Just ordered the candle and the loose leaf tea pack! My daughter and myself adore you, My 22 year old child calls you a vibe! You are a breath of fresh air!!!

I recall when you started popping up on my KZread suggestions. At the time I was not looking to be following anything and didn't click to view one of your videos. But then came the day when I did click and I so enjoyed your relaxed manner and also your speaking voice, your good taste and your presentations. I'm a fan of yours since and look forward to each week's new video. And for that, I also thank you, too.

You need your own hotel where you show up and hood meetings with your fans and give take on tea, downtown abbey and everything else you talk about on KZread! I enjoyed your candle so much! I’m going to be orndering the tea and diffuser next

Nicolas - I love your videos and it has been wonderful to watch your comfort increase where it is easy and obvious you are as authentic as an artist and human

I adore Downton Abbey series and movies. I don't know how many times I've watched them and looking forward to the movie!! Congratulations on such a special moment in your life. You have lots of fans and people that care about you. Have a great week.

I’m so jealous that you got to see Downton Abbey already, or as some of us Americans say, Downtown Abbey! 😂 And a happy Mother’s Day to Mrs. Fairford.

@Mimi-Joy

2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard anyone call it "Downtown" Abbey except in misprinted articles.

@tedlolohowl2367

2 жыл бұрын

@UCXz9pPBPcn8-3vEtMYNX6Pw I just want to say for all of us that haven't yet seen the movie, I think you are extremely meanspirited to print the spoiler. I hope your action has at least given you some pleasure, you spoilsport.

@blodwyne1873

2 жыл бұрын

I confirm the Downtown Abbey also in others countries 😉💪

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you can see it soon!

Thank you for another wonderful video. Watching Downton Abbey and making a tea are things I did with my mom before she passed away and your video brought back great memories with her. I love your videos and how you convey a positive outlook and love of beauty.

Greetings from Kentucky - Nicolas my father was a baker, and he and my mother would make the most beautiful cakes. My childhood memories of them in the kitchen together baking to make extra money for Christmas each year is super special to me. I work in a very pressured environment, and your videos bring me such peace and joy. I go pop into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea, sit back and relax and feel as if I am visiting with an old friend. I love your clips of Edinburgh, I travel a lot for work, and I do plan to come and explore Scotland in the near future. Looking forward to seeing your next gardening video and can’t wait to try your new line of diffusers.

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing - sounds wonderful!

First, let me congratulate you on all the new and old subscribers!! We're so happy for you to have reached this success. Your videos have made so many of us look forward to every new episode. And so... thank you for the relaxing fun you share!

I mean this in the nicest way...your voice and content are like a tranquilizer. Aesthetic wonders every time.

It is a real pleasure to see and listen to you, your channel for me personally bypassed all the channels to which I am subscribed in terms of popularity. On your channel, I am learning to enjoy every minute of our lives, and I am 65 and I am a grandmother, but you carry so much light and kindness in yourself that I don’t even know what best words to thank you and your mother for such a good son. Stay safe and keep on doing your favorite home, garden, recipes, sandwiches are just crazy and cake and tea and candles and of course you Nicholas is a triumph of beauty, reason and I also love Downton Abbey. A wonderful plot, costumes and actors, the nature of England, its architecture - fascinates.❤❤❤❤❤🍓🍓🍓🍒🍒🍒🎂🍵🍵🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃

It is simply NOT possible to express how very much I enjoy your videos Nicholas! Thank YOU! 😊

I absolutely ADORE Downton Abbey. Thanks so much for such a wonderful broadcast

I adore when I see a new video of yours pop up on my feed.❤️

@januaryriches3991

2 жыл бұрын

I always save watching it until I can sit down with a proper cuppa, and relax to his soothing voice and beautiful content 🌺

Thank you again, Nicolas, for another inspirational video. You make Sunday the best. You are the most thoughtful, humble, honest, and interesting personality. I never followed the Downtown Abbey series, but you motivated me to begin watching the videos I see on youtube. You are a "gift" to all your faithful viewers. From New York, Gabriel.

@vbodi3350

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's actually Downton

Not sure why your channel showed up on my feed but I thoroughly enjoyed your British Garden Tea party. Class and style are served. Lovely.

My Mother married an American as a British war bride after WWII. I did not drink one single coffee until I was forty. Had no earthly idea coffee existed in our home. We had high tea at four. everyday. I still have the silver teapots.

I'm a big fan of Downton Abbey as well. Watched it last week and loved it. I always enjoy watching your videos. I feel so lucky that I found your channel.

The orange cake sounds yummy. I made a fresh orange pound cake last week and it was divine. I used the zest of three beautiful oranges. The inside of the oranges was almost the color of blood oranges but a bit lighter. I used the juice and sugar to make a drizzle. So I guess it was an orange drizzle cake. I would like to make a lemon drizzle cake soon. I hear it is very popular in Great Britain!

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds really delicious!

@decorDD

2 жыл бұрын

Cathy , lemon drizzle is my favourite cake !! I am not a fan of iced cakes with loads of frosting , so lemon drizzle I’d the perfect cake for me

Thank you Nicolas, I would love to be a guest at your Tea Party. The cake looks Devine. Looking forward to your garden update, Hugs Bea

I look forward each week with your calming and positive way of living and you share with each of us. What a wonderful way to spend my afternoon with you.

Congratulations on 150k Subscribers! As one of them I want thank you for all of your hard work and the effort you put into making each of your wonderful videos! It is always lovely & refreshing to come see you each week. Such class and elegance in your style and presentation and of course, your beautiful voice. Just makes my day. Cheers and best wishes for continued growth on your channel.

A wonderful young gentleman and a true kind heart. Head up mister, the world need more of you

Nicholas, speaking of uplifting, your videos do just that!

I love coming to your channel, knowing that I will be entertained, refreshed, and be able appreciate the positivity from you and the subscribers. And Sophie❤️🥰

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I'm so pleased you feel this way x

Thank you Nicholas for another interesting video. I agree with you regarding the Downton Abbey Movie and that it was really enjoyable and probably the best one so far. It was very entertaining and maybe they were wrapping it up to end but there is a chance that it could be resurrected with a new slant on family members. It was fun to watch and sad as you know and my husband actually shed tears which I was surprised at, so it gave off mixed emotions. Thanks for sharing your afternoon tea recipes and I loved watching and learning. It’s always a pleasure to watch you create and I hope that your packaging can be made safer so that we here in Western Australia can buy some of your more fragile items in the future. Bye for now.

Nicolas , I completely understand how Downton makes you feel uplifted. Life back then had such grace and the pace was so much slower , that people had time to be more civilised. ( well , the wealthy people did anyway ! ) We watched the entire series during lockdown and it was my saving grace !

Absolutely Outstanding watch!! So informative, decadent, fabulous!! ❤ From beautiful gardens to beautiful opulence ideas on decorating and entertaining ideas!! I just love it!!❤

Nicolas, if they make a Winnie the Phoo movie with real people actors, you'd make the perfect Christopher Robin.

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Haha - I like that!

@VDVM.MRNGSTR

Жыл бұрын

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Your videos itself are the moodlifting for me (just like the downtown abbey). Thank you Nicolas..

You are welcome Nicholas! However, it is you I need to thank for allowing us into your realm. I love parties and tea parties especially. When my boys were in school I would go to our local tea shop and enjoy tea all by myself. I have four sons all in their forties including twins. So, you can understand my frame of mind.❤️ By the time school was out I could meet them all full square with all their friends… thanks again

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

That is so kind - Thank you so much x

Nicolas, it is getting cold now in Melbourne, but the russet leaves are burnished and beautiful. I loved your Downtown tea, and appreciated your work and attention to detail, so nice. Have just seen the movie, and liked it a lot but like you am sad we did not get to see Mary's husband, it would have been great. Am now happy to host my first proper afternoon tea in my home, taking great joy in collecting pieces of china and recipes. Hope you bring out your own recipe book in time, you are such an inspiration and love reading the comments. Many thanks. Carolyn

What a lovely afternoon tea. I could just eat a piece of cake and a cup of tea, that would be most agreeable.

Nick, I watched all 6 Seasons and both 2 films of Downton Abbey. You make everything right darling! Thank you!

You are an amazing and talented young man! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas with us. I've always loved beautiful gardens and picnic gatherings. My ancestry goes back to Worcestershire England . 💜

Hi Nicolas, I haven’t watch your videos for a long time and I miss that so much. Thank you to be a kind of a “safe place” on KZread ! For my tea parties recipes I bought the Downton Abbey afternoon tea cookbook which is dedicated for tea time. I’ve also the Fortnum and Mason’s Time for Tea cookbook

Thank you Nicolas! I want to live when I’m watching your videos ❤️🌸🤗

I’m a huge fan of your content. Please continue to feature different kinds of tea sandwiches and assortments. Your presentation is lovely! ❤️

Thanks for your wonderful, imaginative world, Nicolas! You make the world more beautiful and rich! Good for you! All best! xoxo

There’s such a calmness in your videos that is pleasing to my soul. Thank you Nicholas for all of the time and effort you put into your craft. You’re a blessing to all of us. Continued success!

I so look forward to watching your videos, And I cannot wait to see your garden when it’s finished.

💖 I just love your videos Nicholas. I wish I could sit and enjoy a cup of tea and try your delicious recipes. I also love the same decor you do. Your channel brightens my day thank you for your classy content. Happy Spring!💖

Everything looked so delicious & table so nice too. If only we could taste and smell theses delights.

Seeing the film this weekend FINALLY and cannot wait... especially after watching your lovely video. Cheers!

Now have your rose tea, beautiful. Am looking forward to making the rose cake from Easter x

Thank you Nicolas for the visit today and I look forward to seeing the garden soon☺, All My Best ! Marty Kozee Masden 😊

This is a lovely video. I truly enjoy the cooking and baking that you do. I also am a big fan of Downton Abbey, I can always get pleasure of rewatching a few episodes, I never tier of them. I love the beauty that surrounds the characters living at Downton Abbey. Watching these episodes does relax me. The new film won't be released until the 20th of May and I plan on being one of the first to see it. 🌻🌿🐕🇺🇸

You are a modern Downton Abbey man, and your sensitivity and love of beauty shine through and comfort and remind us not to become too coarse or cynical 💙

Such a beautiful video Nicolas, always a calming joy to listen to you. I agree re Downton, hubby should have been in it, that was disappointing as he is a brilliant actor. Have a great week xx

Just now watching this in DEC 2022, it was a breath of fresh air from the cold wet season we are having here in Arkansas, USA. I loved the content and l am learning so much from you about the things I love to make and do. I dream of making my garden a lovely English country garden with many areas to sit and enjoy nature and the smell of blossoms and blooms. Your show always makes me smile, I can't help but keep coming back. God Bless you greatly this Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I am a big fan of the Downton Abby series also! It was beautifully filmed and the casting and costuming is perfection! You had a great idea for this video! Know it was all delicious!

Nicholas, your videos are so calming and a delight.

A tip for the diffusers is to flip the diffuser reeds upside down every now and then. It seems to re-invigorate the scent throw. I do it every couple of weeks.

Living abroad for 25 years I find your videos so refreshing and interesting a reminder of what I miss about England thank you so much keep well greetings from Israel

Ahh don't worry Nicolas we will be patient do looking forward to the garden and what you can inspire me to do 😀🎈

Wonderfully executet Tea Party idea! If you should ever open a cafe or bistro, i will hop on a plane, fly over to britain directly to enjoy tea and cakes at your place. Also, i love when you crown your beautiful table setting with table cloth! It makes these whole lovely settings more coherent 🤗💐 Have great day!

Greeting from America. Congratulations on the success of your channel. You deserve it .I look forward to seeing your channel every week and have taken many of your decorating advice. I love Downton Abbey. It's one of my favorite shows.

Congratulations! You bring such joy.Thank you so much

Thank you for not doing a SPOILER on Downton... we have to wait a few more weeks here in Canada until it comes out! Can't Wait. Nice Tea Table as usual! Could you do a JUBILEE TEA Episode maybe in the Garden for June! Planning something here for close friends. Was given a Tin of Buckingham Palace hand decorated Jubilee Cookies and can't wait to enjoy them. Anyone looking for something exquisite I highly recommend!

From Southern California, I always enjoy learning traditions and customs of others...you never disappoint. xoxo

Live near Asheville, NC and love to go to see the Biltmore House and it’s like being in Downton Abbey... The tea party cake looks exquisite.

Wonderful video, Nicolas. I will watch the movie in 2 weeks! Can’t wait. 🌷

Nicolas, you have just been hitting it out of the park! I love seeing more and more of your personality shine through… On the last video when you said ‘how easy was that?’, I laughed out loud! We say that around here a lot as well. I have a few of her cookbooks… Ha ha ha. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this one! And I love the confidence you have to change up recipes. It really does help me, especially with baking. I did want to ask, where did you get your tea cups in this episode? They remind me a little bit of your packaging!

@NicolasFairford

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Those teacups are from the Royal Collection Shop

Omg you and Mrs. Crocombe from English Heritage should collab like an afternoon tea or something. You guys are my favorite english channels🥰

A quick piping bag trick: fill a plastic sandwich baggie with the filling and make a small cut in the bottom corner of the bag. Twist and tighten the bag to bring the filling down to the corner and use as you would a regular piping bag. No star shape but you can still make a nice, neat curled filling.

@sabinekoch3448

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip - thanks!

Thank you from Canada for your take on a Downton Abby afternoon tea. I frequently have teas just for my spouse and I instead of regular lunches now that we are both retired and have a little more time to spend preparing food. I just ordered the Downton Abby cookbook from Amazon after seeing your video. I am starting to tire of cucumber sandwiches so I am very interested to try the ones you prepared and others from the cookbook. I will also give the cake a try as I have relatives coming to visit in the fall and it will be nice to have something new and tasty to serve during afternoon coffee time. I enjoy watching your lifestyle videos very much. Thanks so much for sharing. Ainsley Spence, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Ainsley is a gentleman's name here in our country. I know in different parts of the world, it is thought of as a female name.)

Nicholas thank you for announcing the return of Downton Abby. I look forward to seeing that movie. I am watching reruns of the original right now on Netflix. Also thank you for speaking about the DA Cookbook I will go on Amazon now and see if i can find it..Looking forward to more on your Garden renovations. I know it will be like you, gracious and charming..Not to mention Tasteful...

I can’t wait to see your completed garden!!!

Nicolas, I received my teas and candle today, on Mother’s Day. It was such a nice surprise! I can’t wait to make the cake with the rose tea you shared with us. Thank you for the great timing 😉

I look forward to your videos each week. Thank you!

Thanks for the beautiful video Nicolas. I look forward to seeing the new garden!

From Ontario Canada , a country girl...inspiring

Thank you Nicolas for sharing your beautiful tea, it is a treat to feel as though we are there with you enjoying peace, elegance and grace, ❤️!