Wow, well, where to start?…it’s been 2 whole weeks since we opened the doors of Afternoon Tease! It’s passed like a whirlwind and I’d like to start by thanking each and every one of you who have supported me by coming in and for the lovely messages that you have sent…all have been very much appreciated and me and the team have been feeling the love!
It feels strange to actually have the time to sit still and write this blog and to be honest, I’m sure there are cakes to be baked at this precise moment but I really wanted to take the time to give you an update on the blog…I posted the last one abruptly on the day before we opened and then went silent!
For those of you who haven’t managed to make it in for a visit yet, here are a few pictures to fill in the blanks…
My beautiful neon sign…I got my logo, designed by Mr Penfold, transformed into Neon by Outline Displays.
I took this photo just before opening the doors for the very first time on Friday 25th October 🙂
We fired up Francesco (our beloved coffee machine) and awaited out 1st customers.
Those first couple of days were so crazy…adrenalin mixed with nerves and total sleep deprivation made for a real emotional rollercoaster and it took a while for the realisation to hit that the cafe I was working in was actually mine! 🙂 The learning curve has been a ridiculously steep one and I’m very much in need of some good sleep and a day off feels like the stuff of fairytales but gradually over the last couple of weeks me and the team have been getting into our stride.
We are open from 8am until 7pm, Tuesday to Friday, serving breakfast…
Featuring crumpets from Chris at Dovecote Bakery and my Mums homemade jam and marmalade…
and a lunch menu, which changes regularly. Here is an example modelled by Miss Igs herself…
I’ve been getting the menu board written and posted on Facebook and Twitter by mid morning…
So follow us to be kept updated and come and get your lunch fix from 12pm 🙂
We are also open on Saturday’s from 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm serving brunch on both days until 3pm. As many of you will know, as I’m always banging on about it, brunch is my favourite meal of the day. This was the menu we served up this weekend…
Featuring my very favourite dish of pan con tomate with Serrano ham…
The very talented Tom Milton, came and took a few pics at the cafe in the first week, capturing it in all of it’s brand new spangly glory…here are a couple of my faves…
Tom Milton Photography (TMPY)
Tom Milton Photography (TMPY)
Tom Milton Photography (TMPY)
I’ve been loving having free reign over 2 ovens and have been trying out some brand new cakes…
Pear and marzipan cake
Plum cake w/ cheesecake ripple
aswell as the good old classics including my chocolate Guinness cake w/cream cheese icing and creating the cake filled counter of my dreams…
I have a few very special mentions to finish this post on…firstly, a huge heartfelt thankyou goes to my my Mum & Dad, without whom, Afternoon Tease would not exist! I am ridiculously in debt to them for all of the hard work, help, love and support they have given me throughout!…
My siblings were also roped in and pulled out all the stops to get the cafe finished…
My Sister building the counter
Beautiful tiling by my brother, Tom
and also a big thankyou to Ivana (Miss Igs), my 2nd in command, friend and general sounding board :)…
and to my awesome team…Robbie, Ashley, Charley and Martha!
Over and out for now but I look forward to seeing some more of you in the cafe in the coming weeks!
Jo, congrats on your gorgeous café, it is a brilliant addition to Cambridge, and is deservedly busy. Loving your flat whites, my love! x
Thanks you Jo, that means a lot! x
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