I appreciate that you use store bought items and don't make everything from scratch. It certainly makes your recipes more "doable" in my opinion. I also appreciate your "regular person" vibe. Thank you for posting.

You are very clever. It never occurred to me to use ready made pound cake. Thank you for inviting us to tea time.

My mom made a poor man's petit four and we called it "jelly cake"; this is still a request from all family members. You horizontally cut the pound cake into 3rds. Spread two preserves, one on each layer (we always requested grape and strawberry, but my mom loved apricot and strawberry). Make dream whip and coat the cake. Refrigerate overnight. It's amazing!!

You could fill the holes of the scrap pieces with vanilla ice cream then into to the freezer. Would make a nice desert in itself. Or, you could save some of your white chocolate and put that into the holes! Viola... another great desert!

I’ve always been afraid of baking these little treasures, but you had me at Sarah Lee! Love how encouraging you are!

Thank you for showing us how to make these lovely petit fours. They look delicious and would make people feel special to enjoy at a tea party, or holiday. I like your "down to earth" decoration style, blue dots,etc. I also like how you serve tea in your music room. Not everyone has one, but can use as an example to create their own tea party atmosphere.🫖

This is the first time that I have seen a recipe for petit fours and thought "I could do that!" You've got a new subscriber in me.

I was born in Hong Kong 80 years ago. I liked Sara Lee cakes when I was a child. Yummy.

What an elegant and classy, yet simple, dessert, Kevin! How creative you are! Thank you for the inspiration you always give.

I have enjoyed eating petit fours for all my life. My hometown bakery has made literally thousands of petit fours for as long as I can remember. This bakery has changed hands three times in my 68-year lifetime- most recently almost two years ago. The third owner doesn’t make nearly as well any of the sweet delicacies, including cakes, pies, and donuts that were made by the previous two owners. I suppose all good things eventually come to an end. I also suppose I need to try my hand at making these gorgeous and delightfully scrumptious looking petit fours that you made in this video!!! Petit fours are definitely an old-fashioned confectionery wonder that you rarely ever see nowadays-at least where I live in the south. I can remember when petit fours were a staple when entertaining in the south. I can close my eyes and remember so many wonderful occasions where these delightful little iced and decorated individual cakes adorned every refreshment table at every wedding reception, bridal or baby shower or party I ever attended!!! I just remembered that the grandmother of one of my high school friends always made petit fours and sent them to our school parties and always brought them to church socials-what a beautiful memory!!!

Kevin- Due to you fantastic way of showing how to do things like this, I was able to apply your ways of doing things and making chocolate, lemon, and white cake petit fours. I added some food color to white cake (orange) then used chocolate icing, i made some wonderful "Halloween" petit fours for my grandchildren Halloween afternoon tea party!

Tiger is the best Sous Chef! She obviously loves being in the kitchen. 😻

I love the little cakes. My grandma use to make them in squares covered with marzipan and a glazed icing....delicious! She used to make them in beautiful pastel colors decorated with tiny royal icing flowers.

Ah Kevin, I well remember eating petit fours for afternoon tea on Christmas Day when I was a small child living in England, many moons ago. They were considered to be very much a treat. The family sat around the living room fire, and listened to the Queen's broadcast, while my father smoked Tom Thumb cigars. My mother embarked on many projects to prepare for our celebrations making Christmas pudding, mince pies, Christmas cake and lots of other traditional dishes. Your video brought back many happy memories. Thank you! I think I've become addicted to your channel, it provides a peaceful refuge in life. I look forward to enjoying many more of your videos, seeing more of your pets, hearing you play the piano and learning more about all your projects. Your home is a feast for the eyes, so lovingly cared for.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the easy recipe for royal icing ❤️

I made dozens of cake balls for a wedding, if you have a crock pot that heats on warm, setting lower than low, it melts perfect and keeps it at a good temp

I bet you could take the leftovers, place them in the food processor, add a touch of frosting, softened cream cheese, more jam (or the peels), or liquor and make hand rolled cake balls or cake pops covered in chocolate. I'd be tempted to do a dark chocolate coating with sprinkles similar to venetian/rainbow cookies.

Just found you. I love how elegant and simple you make this for us. Thank You Kevin!

I have a new tea set and was thinking of making tea sandwiches and buying deserts. Then viola, your video on tea sandwiches showed up in my feed. Then after that one, I clicked on this video. I also make a beautiful setting for my coffee and tea service when it's just me or just my husband and myself. Some think it's too much trouble. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one. That these petit fours can be done in stages is terrific for me, and of course, I love that you dress for tea and have it in The Music Room.

You are a gentle but no nonsense guy. You show us how to simply make otherwise complicated recipes for everyday! (Things I would NEVER have considered due to the “professional” complexities usually presented.) Thank you so much! 🌷

I once made petit fours from the Sara Lee pound cake and you are right, they are so good and so easy. But I was frustrated by not being able to fully cover the sides of the little cakes with icing. So I really appreciate your just not worrying about it! Sort of gives me permission to do it again and this time, call it ‘rustic!’ Love your videos.

Hi Kevin, you should have a virtual tea with everyone. We could prepare our tiered stands and we go live with you. Would be fun!

Let me say this about some of the things I notice about the execution of certain recipes, you make me realize that it doesn't have to look like the pictures in the books to be absolutely beautiful and tasty and shareable . Sometimes we do not attempt little Delicacies like this because they are intimidating as I watch your videos I noticed that Perfection is not your goal, and I'm glad because who can reach that by themselves in their own kitchen? Proof it was made with love.

I love the simple ingredients that make this fancy little treat. (Thank you for including options on what to do with the scraps.) I watched the video while eating breakfast this morning, and it made me so happy! Great way to start the day. The music room is divine! It's so great that you love reading comments and actually reply/interact with your followers. Thank you for being so personable and fun! Happy Saturday!

Petit fours, petit fours, more, more petit fours! Yummy tea time delights & easy to make. Thank you Kevin!

Petit Fours are worth the effort! Great job, Kevin.

Thank you. Those look delicious. I don't do tea very often, but my best friend is a real anglophile, so it's nice to have something I can make and take to share when she decides we need to have a tea in the afternoon.

I love how you show us when we can cut corners and share budget friendly ideas and when we should use higher quality ingredients 🌺

I am brand new here and have been binge watching Kevin these past 3 days as I am bed ridden with a horrible head cold…Somehow these videos helped cheer me up! I particularly like this video as you are using something store bought which is kind of more my speed yet you dressed them up nicely where no one would ever know the difference. Regards from Texas!

Love the way you set the table and the decor and the way you use store bought items.

Hello Kevin….I’m so glad you love to read comments, because I so love to watch you cook and bake. I love your mix of nostalgic dishes and special treats, such as today’s. Thank you. 💜

I like to lightly frost with a homemade white buttercream….then finish with a pourable fondant…let them set an decorate with handmade Royal icing roses and leaves for a wedding shower or handmade tiny baby booties, a baby rattle, or flower for a baby shower…lovely.

Clever idea there Kevin. I'm not a fan of white chocolate but I'm sure ordinary dark chocolate would work just as well. Thanks again so much.

They are so cute and I bet they taste delicious.

When I saw that you were using store-bought cake I thought Yay! I liked hearing Tiger in the background. The Petit fours that I had and made before, were just cake, cut in cubes and dipped in a confectioners icing, and then decorated. These look exquisite, and I am sure taste amazing.Looking forward to making these. I love your videos. Everything is explained so clearly and not rushed. Thank you!

Yes, I really like the trifle idea for the leftovers. Thanks for sharing your recipe, Kevin.

I thought you were going to cut off the crusts and cut the ‘sandwiches’ into squares or rectangles! Less waste and I am one for no waste (especially when it comes to dessert!). 😄. One way or the other, this is one of my favorite desserts. With the leftovers that you had, how about adding little scoops of ice cream into the round holes, add thin banana slices to each side, drizzle on some hot fudge, and add some dollops of whipped cream and a cherry on top!?

Kevin you are a comfortable, down to Earth guy with classic teachings!!! I totally enjoy watching you and eating in the “music room.”

Oh my how was I so lucky enough to find this little gem... Thank you.

I love petit fours. Those are beautiful, not to mention your Victorian parlor......so cozy and inviting.🧡

Don't you worry about your decorating skills, you just keep on decorating like no one is watching! I love that you put on a dinner jacket 🤩 and set the tone for the occasion--Tea Time! Oh and in your lovely music room 🥰. Would you play something for us sometime? I so appreciate all the work you put into all your videos.

Haha Tiger...I thought it was our Chester🐈 Thank you for this chic, pretty recipe in your exquisite piano room. No baking too👍🏻 Those frozen pound cakes are so useful.

lol "A cat named Tiger wanting a petit four" lol Your treats look delightful, and it was a very pleasurable video.

I absolutely love your recipe. I can't hardly wait to prepare a nice afternoon tea for my grandchildren. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

I love to sew and sometimes it can get a little quiet. So I love to listen (and sneak a peak when I can) to your videos. Your delivery is so friendly and congenial. I feel like I have a friend with me while I sew.

Thanks for the Royal Icing lesson, and so many of the tips along with the petit fours! I, too, have difficulty with the piping bag - I think it takes a lot of practice!

Love your show I am 68 and people around me do not entertain the way we use to. I use to have tea parties with the girls (5-8) and they really enjoyed them.

Thank you for showing us how to make Petit Fours!! I enjoy your classes.

My mother in law adores petit fours for Christmas. This year is going to be really tight, and I considered making them for her since this truly is her favorite and I don't want her to be disappointed. I bet it'll be a big hit.

What an absolutely brilliant way to make petit fours!

Love your Mr. Potato companion!

What a simple way to make lovely petit fours! Thank you!😊

Love the way the show moves along. Your cutaways are perfectly timed. No jabajaba. Thank you

Very beautiful and looks so delicious. I love petit fours… I think I will have to make these. And also, that Sara Lee pound cake is an excellent choice.😊

Great and easy treat that will impress any guest! Thanks Kevin

I have always wondered what Royal icing was. So much fun to watch.

This will be great for my grandaughter and I to make for our next "fancy tea"

They look absolutely scrumptious. Thanks for sharing.

The leftover apricot peels are fantastic on shortbread cookies.

I will give these a try-peetit fours are difficult to make but you make it seem like something I can do. BTW-you are brave to take on white chocolate frosting--white chocolate can be tough to work with. Thanks for posting.

A few nights ago, your tutorial on an Easy Make -Ahead Dinner Party popped up as I was browsing for interesting videos. I loved it!!! I so appreciate the simplicity, and, for me, the fact that I can actually spend time with my guests or family while still serving a thoughtful, non-boring meal. Fantastic!!. Now this video! Such great ideas and tips for someone who loves food but only recently developed an interest in cooking and entertaining. Thank you, thank you! I'll be watching your other posts!!

I always look at tea setups in magazines to see if the treats can be done with less time and expense than from scratch. This is a wonderful idea!

Love this idea! Also, you never have to apologize for your kitty!

Great idea using the mason jar for filling the pastry bag! SMH thank you for the ideas. I’m doing a winter tea and your tea videos are great.

I think you did a good job. And thank you for letting us know that it actually isn’t hard to do it. I am definitely going to have to try this.

However it turns out, it’s joy to watch your demos. I’ve never made these, thinking so complicated and fussy, but watching you, I must try. Thank YOU, Kevin.

Beautiful and delicate. Thank you for demonstrating how to make the cakes. I love you tea set!

Hello, Kevin! Happy that I stumbled upon your KZfaq channel. I love your tea time recipes. My dear friends and I love to have tea parties, mainly to make use of her lovely China collections handed down from various relatives. I hope to incorporate your recipes into our next Tea Party.

This lovely English humor you have.... I smiled when you said ".. like a four years old.."..😊

I love your music room and your videos on creating afternoon tea nibbles. I love to do with tea with my granddaughters. I'm definitely going to try this recipe with them.

Thanks for your tips! Planning a tea party and I’ll definitely make these sweet treats ! Loved the cat too!

I recently discovered your video site and I am hooked on watching as many of your videos as possible. Love, love your easy manner when presenting recipes. Looking forward to more of your site.

Such an elegant touch to a lovely afternoon or evening tea! My Aunt Edna made these along with canapes and banana nut finger sandwiches for my wedding reception many years ago. She also made my beautiful wedding cake and the groom's cake! She was a caterer, among many other things, so everything was professionally presented. What a grand and special lady she was. Thanks for bringing back the memories for me. I think you petit fours look perfectly lovely. Enjoy them!

Thank you Kevin! As always a lovely idea executed to perfection and pairing it with Earl Grey. Delightful for tea time!😗

I love this. I had no idea how the petit fours were made. Thank you!!

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Eu sou do Brasil! Achei muito lindo esse chá! Muito obrigada! 🙏💐🇧🇷

Out of your many videos I’ve watched, I think this is my favorite. Because the “imperfections” and store bought items used is so familiar to ordinary every day folks, thanks for sharing, enjoyed it.

Thank you Kevin ,you have amazing patience and eye for details. I am a tea and petit fours lover I wish I was there testing them they look amazing.

Love the way you put, things together, easy but beautiful. I will but a pansy on top of my cakes, just to save time. Thanks for great ideas

I am so delighted to have found you! I so appreciate your delicious food, your love of cats! and your style. The decor in your dining room is identical to the dining room in my granddaughters' home and I will be sharing your videos with them! You set a table the way I do! and I want them to enjoy your presentation. Keep up your good work of inspiring all of us!

They turned out so nice! Thank you so much for tips on the white chocolate. Thanks for sharing!

Another amazingly helpful video. Thank you, Garrett. I think the one thing every living space needs is comfort and practicality, which often amount to the same thing. You alluded to this when you pointed out the coffee table floating out of reach between two sets of furniture. If an area is not comfortable we will not want to use it, no matter how beautiful or on trend it is. If it is not practical it will annoy us when we have to keep changing things to accommodate how we actually use the space. One of your real talents, Garrett, is the way you can instinctively balance form and function.

Alaskan Grandmother loves what you do. Cute tea cakes. Love the blue.

Kevin Lee, love you and love watching you cooking and baking in your kitchen. I try to watch every video that you have put up lately. I am trying a lot of your recipes out and am having a lot of fun in my kitchen. I will keep following and watching you everyday.

Thank you for sharing! Your recipes, and flower arrangements. They are so without “fuss”, that they are just fun to do! Very unusual today where “complicated” spells “professional”, and “tedious”, or exotic “ingredients” spells this is about “me not “ you”.🎉

I love the comments you and your pets make. I really enjoy their input and I really enjoy your cooking and gardening!

Everything you do teaches us something, even if it’s perfection isn’t necessary

I really admire how you show "the real world" steps in making things so that your viewers can see that life isn't always perfect but we are not concerned with perfection just the deliciousness of your creations. Would you mind if I suggested using a bench scraper kitchen tool to assist in getting the chopped white chocolate from the cutting board into the simmering pot? I think it might be easier. Love all of your videos and am very grateful that you continue to post such gracious videos for your viewers. Thank you so very much!

Kevin, your pound cake petifours look delicious!!!! Thank you for showing how to go about preparing them!!! Love your music room!!!

Very creative and impressive! Thanks for sharing.

Hello. So wonderful to see your preparation for an afternoon tea again. I see you are comfortable with "store-bought" items. In a pinch, when Im making large dinners, they come in handy & save time. I have never sat down for tea, its coffee for me. I know, I know, but it does give me a boost to continue the day & not sleep the afternoon away. LOL. So, back to your delightful tea preparation, I will begin following your daily delight of tea. It does leave One content & refreshed. Good day. KW MT. 🇺🇸

And I thought I was bad at icing decorating! Such fun. The petit fours are gorgeous.

My mother used to make petit fours and I was always intimidated by them. No more! Thanks to you, I’ll be making them, too. I love how you explain everything in simple terms. I’ll look forward to more videos.

Than you Kavin for inviting me to your music room and share the beautiful tea setting. I will try to make the petit four for my next English afternoon tea, with my friends.

Excellent tutorial Kevin! Thank you! I will certainly try these

I love your channel. Your tone is so relaxed and recipes are easy and delicious.

That's a great idea to use the pound cake and jellies. Much simpler than baking from scratch.

I love your channel! With my 4 boys, their wives and my Beautiful Grandbabies we have what we call a Tea Party whenever any of them visit ! I have special tea sets for our special time together. I will be using this recipe, we have been having tea parties for 45 years now. We all love this time together ❤️

Kevin, you always make the most part interesting videos ❤️❤️ along with georgous settings for tea!

so glad I found you. Especially right after Queen Elizebeths Funeral. That was such a sad time too. So you really brightened my Day. thank you God Bless