Lulu Guinness -' Afternoon De-Light'

Macaroon with organic raspberry

Cookie with marzipan in the shape of a lip

Blueberry and Vanilla cup cakes

Cucumber Jelly smoke salmon

Carrot mouse with rocket salad

Roasted beef with watercress foam

Muffin baked in olive oil

Scones served with organic strawberry jam and crème fraiche instead of clotted cream

Lulu Guinness Designer tea pays tribute to London fashion week at the Metropolitan Hotel from the 18th to 26th September 2009.
I love my grubs, especially my afternoon tea, but these days I can't help feeling guilty watching my waistline expanding and my weight fluctuating. When I learnt about Lulu Guinness' no bread sandwiches and gluten free afternoon tea, I took the plunge to indulge in this contemporary twist to a traditional tea.
Served in a tiered cake stand, a colorful spread decorated with Lulu Guinness' edible accessories was presented before me. It was almost too beautiful to eat but upon the first bite there was no stopping me after that!
Flour substitutes, fresh fruit purees instead of refined sugar and olive oil instead of butter were used. Her cake decorations were a reflection of the colors in her bag collection exhibited in a glass case at the lobby. I really liked the one with the British flag designed on it and with 15% off the price tag …..I think I may just drop by Lulu Guinness.