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Village Squire, 1979-08, Page 6Harry Ten Shilling tearoom provides a comfortable place to relax. their shop they have succeeded in retaining the old fashioned qualities of the place. The walls are covered in a pretty floral paper, with matching curtains and tablecloths. There are antique pine tables and chairs, a handsome old sideboard and a profusion of plants and fresh garden flowers to enhance the tea room. Attractively -arranged displays throughout the shop make enjoyable browsing. The atmosphere is a perfect setting in which to enjoy the delicious food. The recipes have been created or adapted by Roxanne, who has been cooking since she was a girl, and who won prizes in several baking competitions while in her teens. She insists upon using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients in everything that is prepared. One of the house specialities is their Devon Cream Tea, consisting of homemade scones with butter, jam, a pot of Boston Harbour tea, and real Devon cream which is shipped to them from Devon in England. Devon cream comes from Jersey cows in Devon and Cornwall, whose milk has a higher butter fat content, producing a decidedly richer and tastier cream. There is a good selection of tea breads and Scottish shortbread available, as well as a unique orange flavoured cream cheese, served with chocolate wafers and garnished with fresh orange slices. There are an assortment of flavoured teas such as Black Currant and Wild Strawberry, and for non -traditionalists there is coffee, milk, excellent iced tea and orange squash. If you should choose to stop by closer to the lunch hour you can find a variety of heartier fare. Equally good are the cheese, egg and ham pie and the onion pie, and this year the menu has expanded to include meat pies and the British favourite, steak and kidney pie. A selection of salads and a ploughman's plate are offered, and on Sundays there is a special luncheon of smoked salmon. For dessert try the refreshing lemon mousse, the special Harry Ten Shilling cheesecake, or one of Roxanne's homemade fruit pies with Devon cream. During June regular customers always keep a watch for the mouthwatering strawberry pies. A light breakfast is also served mornings from 9:30 to 11:30. After you have tasted of the tea room's delights, be sure to explore the four rooms of gift items and crafts. In one room you will see an old pine bed laden with quilts and comforters made by ladies in the area. An antique armoire contains batik items from Indonesia. There are fashionable skirts and halter tops, sundresses, and colourful table cloths and napkins. Handmade 4 Village Squire, August 1979 YOU CHfl STILL $HVE 20% - 50% ON SUNDRESSES HALTER TOPS BATHING SUITS SHORTS COTTON SHIRTS T-SHIRTS AND ALL OTHER SUMMER STOCK be sure to check out the flElU R1LL fASHIOflS arriving daily at j A 51 FASHION FARE IN BLYTH SCHDDIfl LEStarts August 15th OPEN: Weekdays til curtain time Fri. & Sat. til 9 p.m. Chargex Cards Welcome 523-4351 -- Valerie Dale, Prop.