People in Cornwall and Devon have long been at loggerheads over how a scone should be topped. Those in Cornwall argue that the jam should go first then the cream, while households across the border say jam should go on top instead. The image of the fruit scone with cream on the bottom was spotted being used in a Sainsbury’s cafe in Truro, Cornwall. Some also pointed out that according to Cornwall tradition, scones with fruit already in them only require butter - not cream or jam. A spokesperson said: “Our afternoon tea has all scone wrong in Truro!

Source: Daily Mirror April 27, 2021 09:46 UTC