Esther Tabert is a second-year student at Stratford Chefs School with a strong interest in food writing and styling. Her recipe appealed to me because it was a sweet take on her mother's love of chamomile tea. "For as long as I can remember," Tabert recalls, "my mom has stopped her work at 3 p.m. every day to have chamomile tea and an almond cookie. This dessert is inspired by those tea breaks."
Panna cotta, a simple jelled, flavoured cream, is an easy and exceptional dessert. It will add a touch of grace to any dinner party – or you can savour it at 3 p.m. with a cup of tea! For a variation, you can use other flavoured teas, such as Earl Grey. You may also want to infuse your honey with lavender or rosewater. If you would like larger servings, divide mixture into four.