The Book of Afternoon Tea
January 3, 2014 - Comment
Now cooks everywhere can master the time-honored tradition of afternoon tea. Over 100 delicious, illustrated recipes teach the art of preparing traditional tea cakes and sandwiches and offer contemporary alternatives. Mackley tells how to brew the perfect cup of tea, covers the myriad of teas available, and presents menu suggestions. Color photographs. Related posts: The
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a great source of tea-time recipes This book starts with 2 pages of intoduction — a brief history and instructions on how to brew tea. “Illustrated” is an understatement! The book is full of gorgeous, full-color photographs. It contains one recipe per page, starting with a photo of the finished product arranged on a serving plate and 3 photos next to the recipe showing the steps in preparation. The most “advanced” recipes involve using a pastry bag with a star tip, but that’s as complicated as they…
Afternoon Tea Winner This is one of the best afternoon tea books ever written. The recipies are easy, and delightful. There are items for a simple tea, as well as more sophisticated delicacies. The pictures and instructions are outstanding. It’s almost as good as having an instructional video tape.