Trivia!

Do you know why scones are placed on the top tear and eaten first? Because traditionally scones are served warm and when tea parties first became popular in the 1700s, they were served under warming domes which only fitted if used on the top tier. And cakes can be eaten with your fingers. What about raising that pinkie finger? It was a thing in the 1700s before teacups had handles and were essentially small bowls. The best way to drink from these delicate porcelain bowls was to spread the hand around the bowl with the little finger raised for balance. The practice gradually faded from use with the addition of the handles. Enjoy....