On the last Saturday in January, I had a visual and gastronomic treat provided by a friendly hostess who was trained as a librarian in her native Russia.
Marina presenting the Russian layered milktart
The Samovar... now only a display piece
Fruit is an important part of the tea
Marina cuts the "monkey cake" - delicious and decadent
Enjoying my cup of Russian tea - black with lemon... with Jean Thomas, ex library colleague from the wonderful history of the old UPE!
