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Recipes for an English Tea
The perfect book for those planning an afternoon tea. Recipes for the very best scones, jams and cakes; recipes for cleaning the silverware - even a recipe for a spotless teapot!
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64 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1998
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July 27, 2012
Pocket sized gift book filled with tips on Victorian Tea etiquette, unique recipes for sandwiches, scones, crumpets, jams, jellies, cakes, all using teacups as a measuring cup! Also tips on making tea, preparing teapots and cleaning kettles, plus various tea stain removal recommendations.
Decorating with flowers ~ when and how, in light of women with allergies. Fragrance concerns are not something new!
One particular interesting note is on making introductions at your tea. Who should and shouldn't be introduced! They should be living miles apart to warrant an introduction. "They are less likely to become enemies after a year or so of tolerating each other's proximity."..
Another unusual insight is the 'absolutely necessary' tea gown. A loose fitting dress to wear when you return home from 'a weary round of calls on a cold, dull day'..'in which one can enjoy tea and a chat in front of the fire before dressing for dinner'. Definitely sums up this necessity!
Decorating with flowers ~ when and how, in light of women with allergies. Fragrance concerns are not something new!
One particular interesting note is on making introductions at your tea. Who should and shouldn't be introduced! They should be living miles apart to warrant an introduction. "They are less likely to become enemies after a year or so of tolerating each other's proximity."..
Another unusual insight is the 'absolutely necessary' tea gown. A loose fitting dress to wear when you return home from 'a weary round of calls on a cold, dull day'..'in which one can enjoy tea and a chat in front of the fire before dressing for dinner'. Definitely sums up this necessity!
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