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#NORDICTEA at Aster for International Women’s Day

amomentwithfranca · 13 March 2017 · 50 Comments

Last Wednesday 8th March was International Women’s Day, a day that all women should celebrate. It commemorates the movement for women’s rights and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. As you can see I’m all for celebrating this day!

#NORDICTEA at Aster for International Women’s Day

I’m a clear believer that this world would not be the same if it wasn’t for all the amazing women that we have. I have received lots of support from women through my life, starting with a family that was 80% more women than men. Back home we were 4 women out of 6, so we always had the majority in terms of getting our voice heard which was great!

Aster

I was invited to attend a Nordic Tea at Aster Restaurant in Victoria, London to celebrate International Women’s Day. There was no way I could turn down the opportunity of celebrating such an important day, not just in style but surrounded with like minded women.

Step Up Club founders

Step Up Club founders

Aster Restaurant joined forces with Step Up Club (a fresh, new voice in the women’s career conversation) to host a traditional Nordic tea with freshly baked pastries and Smorgasbord open sandwiches.

Aster Deco 1

Aster Deco 3

The invitation was for 3:30 pm. I had a prior event earlier that day, so I was already in Central London which was handy. My previous event finished earlier so I was free to go towards Victoria straight after. I thought it could be nice to be there earlier and walk around the area.

With Nicky and Elena

I knew that Nicky from Not Just the 3 of Us would be attending this event too, so I was looking forward to seeing her. I saw her last in November last year I think. When I arrived she was at the bar waiting with Elena from Loved By Elena. It was nice that there were more mummy bloggers there. We were taken to our table and we spent the whole afternoon together.

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We were given some sparkling wine and water after we sat down at our table. I had never been to this restaurant before and I was very impressed with it. It is a gorgeous place with beautiful decoration. I wanted to take photos of every single detail.

Smorgasbord open sandwiches at Aster

Pork Rolls

freshly baked pastries at Aster

We were offered some delicious sandwiches to pick. We had Atlantic Prawn Skagen, sourdough; Blackcurrant Herring, egg, dark rye; and Pork roll, aquavit, mustard. And for pudding, we had Cinnamon Knot, Blueberry Pie, rye croute; and Lingonberry Macaroon.

Atlantic Prawn Skagen at Aster

Blueberry Pie

The food was delicious. I really enjoyed it. My favourites were the Prawn Skagen and the pork roll and from the sweets, I absolutely loved the Blueberry Pie. It was a dream to eat! It was fantastic to open it to discover everything it had inside.

Panel of chefs

Aster head chef

With Executive Head Chef at Aster, Helena Puolakka

They had a fabulous panel of talented D&D female chefs where they discussed their passion for food and being a woman in such a high pressured industry. The speakers were Executive Head Chef at Aster, Helena Puolakka, Skylon’s new Head Chef, Kim Woodward, and The Modern Pantry Head Chef, Anna Hansen, MBE. They were all great!

Nice deco at Aster

2nd Floor at Aster

The afternoon passed very quickly. I had such a lovely time. I enjoyed the venue, the food and the company. It was lovely to be able to have a chat with Nicky and Elena. It was, for me, a perfect afternoon tea! I hope we can do it again! 🙂

Did you celebrate International Women’s Day? If so, what did you do? What do you think of this day? Have you visited Aster before? 

*Disclosure: I was invited to attend this lovely event for the purpose of this blog post. All the opinions and thoughts are my own.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Love you all ❤️

Franca  💋

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Filed Under: Events, Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: Afternoon Tea, Aster, D&D, food, International Women's Day, Nordic Tea, Victoria

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  1. Amy says

    21 March 2017 at

    What a lovely location to celebrate such an important day #kcacols

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  2. Anna (Toys Preschool) says

    21 March 2017 at

    Great day, great cause and that food looks amazing! Made me sooo hungry now!

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    • Anna (Toys Preschool) says

      21 March 2017 at

      #KCACOLS

      Reply
  3. Zoe says

    21 March 2017 at

    This sounds like a lovely afternoon, even better for it to have been in celebration of a good cause. The blueberry pie looks delicious!! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    22 March 2017 at

    What a beautiful, elegant and fun way to celebrate Women’s Day. The place looks amazing, and so does the afternoon tea (yum) and the company! Great to hear that you had such a lovely day. Thanks for sharing #KCACOLS

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  5. Helen @Talking_Mums says

    22 March 2017 at

    This looks like an incredible venue, very stylish and the food looks delicious. Sounds like it was a fab way to celebrate IWD.
    #KCACOLS

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  6. Helena says

    22 March 2017 at

    Great to read that International Women’s Day is being celebrated. #KCACOLS

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  7. jeremy@thirstydaddy says

    22 March 2017 at

    looks like a great time. I’ll confess that since having daughters I pay much more attention to women’s issues around the world. Its great that there was so much coverage this year of International Woman’s Day #KCACOLS

    Reply
  8. ERFmama says

    22 March 2017 at

    Oh that looks so lovely! And I spotted some macaroons! Which is my favourite….heheh
    #KCACOLS

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  9. crummy mummy says

    23 March 2017 at

    It sounds like there are a lot of women in your family! This looks like a great event! #KCACOLS

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  10. Cheryl @ Tea or Wine says

    23 March 2017 at

    Wow! This looks amazing! I love the look of the place and the food (and drink) also looks brilliant. What a fantastic way to spend International Women’s Day. #KCACOLS

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  11. Cassie says

    23 March 2017 at

    Wow! That food looks amazing and what an incredible venue. Sounds fabulous.

    I spent the day thinking about the incredible women in my life that have inspired me to be who I am today.

    #KCACOLS

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  12. Tracey Bowden says

    24 March 2017 at

    It all looks amazing, I love the staircase in the picture of the 3 of you. It’s great you got to spend the day with like-minded women #kcacols

    Reply
  13. Tooting Mama says

    26 March 2017 at

    What an amazing afternoon tea, How fab to spend it with so many amazing women, #kalcols

    Reply
  14. Jenn @ Mad Mommy says

    27 March 2017 at

    That food looks incredible! It is so nice to be recognized on international woman’s day! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  15. Emma me and b make tea says

    28 March 2017 at

    super inspiring and what a fab opportunity. the prawns do sound yummy 🙂 exciting too about meeting the other blgogers! #KCACOLS

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  16. Nadia - ScandiMummy says

    30 March 2017 at

    I would have loved to have attended this. Unfortunately it fell on a Wednesday where I wasn’t free. Looks like you had a great time and the food looks very tasty. #KCACOLS

    Nadia xx

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  17. Sinead (shinnersandthebrood.com) says

    30 March 2017 at

    Sounds like a fantastic way to celebrate International Women’s Day. That food looks amazing! #KCACOLS

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  18. Mrs Mummy Harris says

    30 March 2017 at

    Oh wow that restaurant looks beautiful and the food looks divine! Hope you had a fab time! #KCACOLS

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  19. Mummy and the mexicans says

    31 March 2017 at

    That food looks so delicious, lucky you! What a lovely event. #KCACOLS

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  20. mainy says

    31 March 2017 at

    What a great looking afternoon out and for all the right reason. Fabulous to celebrate womans day at such an event. The food looks scrummy too!! xx

    Mainy

    #KCACOLS

    Reply
  21. Sarah | Digital Motherhood says

    1 April 2017 at

    Sounds like a fab event to celebrate International Women’s Day. The food looks good to! #KCACOLS

    Reply
  22. Kayla Arnold says

    2 April 2017 at

    Sounds like such a great day!! x #KCACOLS

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