Quintessentially British, cheese wheel wedding/celebration cakes–usually with white roses involved– are the only cakes we make here at the White Rose Manor and only by special request (I am a baker, but not a talented piping decorator, so I do Read More
Afternoon Tea – advance reservations required
It is time for tea in the gardens at White Rose Manor. Reservations required, choose your tea date and time through the following link: Monday-Friday from 12Noon-4pm Afternoon Tea Reservation Link Additional dates available until November 30, 2023.
Extended 2023 Garden Season! Come for Tea! – advance reservations required
It is time for tea and conversation in the gardens at White Rose Manor. Reservations required, choose your tea date and time through the following link: Monday-Friday from 12Noon-4pm Afternoon Tea Reservation Link Additional dates available until November 30, 2023. Read More
Guestbook Memories
English-style: ‘Just Like This!’ My English mum would be proud to know it is so. We tried to bring a bit of ‘home’ to Lincolnton. According to this guest, we nailed it! Thank you Allison and John for the enjoyable Read More
Berry Peachy Morning Shadows
The morning is warm. Even as early at 6 a.m., it is warm. We welcome the soothing morning shadows. Fresh peaches and blackberries are bathed in the shadow of a Queen Anne chair. Life is good. Breakfast awaits our Bed Read More
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini Left-over Thanksgiving turkey makes the best next day meal while letting you–the cook–enjoy some down time. Cook the pasta and refrigerate in advance. On Thanksgiving day, bone the turkey, stir all ingredients, pour into the Read More
RECIPE: Beer or Hard Cider Bread
Making Beer Bread – no dry yeast needed. For bakers, this is an out-the-door bread in an hour and 10 minutes when you get comfortable with the recipe. Super awesome flavour! You can use many different beers like an Read More
RECIPE: Basic Baking Mix
RECIPE: Basic Baking Mix Many who have stayed at the White Rose Manor, or who follow my Prep & Cook Online Series, know that I bake. Often, I use olde world recipes. This is one of those recipes. To Read More
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream Oh-la-la! My, oh my! Santa Claus got Holiday chai . . . ICE CREAM! Have you ever had ice cream made from tea? Done well, it is something very, very special. Over the holidays, Read More
TIPS/TRICKS: Tying a Classic Bow
TIPS/TRICKS: Tying a Classic Bow We love the holiday season! Getting everything ready is an important part; however, sharing is the BEST PART! December 1st is Decoration Day at the White Rose Manor. We keep Thanksgiving completely separate. This year (2019), Thanksgiving weekend Read More