The scones at Xi Shi Lounge are part of what makes the Shangri-La’s Afternoon Tea so popular. — Mijune Pak
Follow Me Foodie: These scones take the biscuit
Mijune Pak explains the difference between scones and biscuits and shares where to get the best of both
Just before Mother’s Day, I wrote about the distinction between High Tea and Afternoon Tea. They are historically very different but often seen as the same thing in North America. (Basically, what the majority of North Americans call High Tea is actually Afternoon Tea.)
Following the article, I started to get questions about the difference between scones and biscuits. Again, the world would not end without knowing the distinction, but terminology is important. Read the full article and see where to get each in Vancouver.
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