I’d like to solve the puzzle: “Out damn spot of tea” | rhymeswithclaire

Luckily for me, there is another option round this neck of the woods. The website scoutmob.com offers those half off discounts with no strings attached. One deal a day, you can have the promotion code sent to your phone or your e-mail. Then you are free (at your leisure) to use the coupon at the correct restaurant or independent shop. And no harm done if you meanwhile decide to become a vegan and can thus no longer enjoy that gourmet grilled cheese for 5 dollars instead of 10. No harm done.

Another added bonus? The opportunity to do things you may not usually do. Like go an enjoy a shmancy tea.

To DarTEAling we go!

I was joined by my lovely mother! We partook in the afternoon tea for two.

This meant more tea than your bladder can hold in an hour and a half mealtime, plus an assortment of things that are small. Which is totally my jam.

If I could have my choice, the world would be filled with sample platters. Give me food that requires only the strength of your forefinger and thumb, and I will give you my bank account number. One exception is pizza. I prefer those to be life-size, or larger if possible.

If I could choose a superpower, it would have to be a shrink ray gun. Ok, so that's more of a super tool, but I want it. With a matching unitard uniform. If you were ever trapped under a car for any reason, I'd save you. Bam. Toy car on your chest instead. And then afterwards we could go out for a selection of tiny burritos. My treat.

So check out this tier of little treats. Small sandwiches. Small cakes. Small scones. Big joy.

Tea-lightful, am I right? But the big highlight of the afternoon, as is often the case, was a condiment. The strawberry jam was something I would like to bottle and wear around my neck. I was preparing to siphon it directly into my purse until it was whisked away from the table. Lame.

 How was I supposed to know it was a communal pot. How was I supposed to know it was not to be consumed via finger-spoon. Honestly. How. I managed to survive with the quarter pound I had already spooned onto my plate, though it took some extreme rationing.

Don't we look superduper related in the above photo? Equally satisfied with the offerings. Equally satisfied with the savings.

Bill before: 50ish

Bill after:25ish

Mmmmhmmm. Awesome indeed.

Just remember to always tip on the bill BEFORE the savings. Just because you are enjoying a 50% reduction doesn't mean those lovely people helping you out should too.