Mixing Bowl: Teatime Pikelets - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

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Mixing Bowl: Teatime Pikelets - The Pajaronian | Watsonville, CA

The British tradition of afternoon tea originated in the 1800s. The upper classes ate a late dinner, so often a lighter meal was needed to make it through the afternoon. In 1840, Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford, was quoted as requesting “some tea, bread and butter and cake.” Thus, the tradition began usually consisting of a black tea like an oolong or Earl Grey, served with little sweet and savory treats between 3:30 and 5 in the afternoon.  It…