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Walkers Shortbread and Lady Mendl's Celebrate A Victorian-Style Valentine's Day

(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 02, 2010 ) HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – Walkers Shortbread, a favorite with cookie connoisseurs the world over, will join with Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City for a Valentine's weekend celebration starting Saturday, February 13th. The Victorian elegance of Lady Mendl's is the ideal romantic setting to commemorate the special day with a loved one.

Internationally acclaimed afternoon tea authority Ellen Easton will present her Afternoon Tea & Lecture Series on The Fashions of Tea on Saturday, February 13 at 1pm. Guests will learn about the accessories, designers, fabrics and rituals of the tea gown from the late 19th century ("La Belle Époque") to the present day.

Special prizes will be awarded to ladies with the most whimsical and traditional hats, including a gift basket filled with Walkers products as well as a Teddy Bear dressed in the company's internationally famous red tartan plaid. Lecture and afternoon tea is $85 per person; prepaid reservations required.

Lady Mendl’s five course champagne afternoon tea service includes delicate and delicious sandwiches, fresh baked scones, clotted cream and jams along with a collection of fine teas. A zesty zip of lemon is added to the mix in the Walkers Mini Lemon Hearts, which will be served during the cookie course. These tangy bite-sized treats are heart-shaped to celebrate the holiday.

A traditional five-course Afternoon Tea service will be served on Saturday at $35 per person, and a special Valentine's Day Champagne Tea will take place on Sunday, February 14 and will feature six courses, special surprises and champagne ($55 per person). Tea services for both days will take place at 12pm, 2:30pm and 5pm. For reservations tele: 212-533-4466.

Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon is located in The Inn at Irving Place, which is situated at 56 Irving Place between 17th and 18th Streets just south of Gramercy Park in one of New York City's most historic neighborhoods. The quiet tree-lined streets are famous for their landmark architecture as well as the many authors who lived in, and were inspired by, the neighborhood.

Walkers was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The family continues to operate its original retail shop in Aberlour in the Highlands to stay in touch with its roots. In addition to receiving the Queen's Award for Export on three occasions, Walkers has earned numerous British, Commonwealth and International awards, including a Grand Gold Medal award from Brussels-based "Monde Selection." Walkers offer the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes, meringues and puddings to over 65 countries internationally. The company's products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. Consumers unable to purchase Walkers products at nearby fine food stores can now order them by visiting www.walkersus.com.


Walkers Shortbread
Jackie Markham
212-687-1765
jmarkham@aol.com

Source: EmailWire.Com


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