The National Trust Book of Afternoon Tea

Hardback

Main Details

Title The National Trust Book of Afternoon Tea
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Laura Mason
By (author) National Trust Books
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 142
Category/GenreCookery, food and drink
General cookery and recipes
Desserts
Cakes, baking, icing and sugarcraft
Drinks
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
ISBN/Barcode 9781911358206
ClassificationsDewey:641.53
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint National Trust Books
Publication Date 1 March 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a nice cup of tea. From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a cup of tea. Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two about it. This gift-sized guide has delicious recipes for savory and sweet treats, whether you're looking for a lively party, the last word in elegance or a hearty winter tea by the fire. From sandwiches and tarts to cakes, scones, macaroons and preserves - some are classic, some have a twist, such as cucumber sandwiches with minted cream cheese, toasted farmhouse bread with anchovy butter, the classic Victoria sponge, brandysnaps or scones. Plus there's everything you need to know to brew the perfect pot of tea (not to mention the odd cocktail and bowl of punch). Food historian Laura Mason also includes some fascinating and amusing historical recipes that reveal how afternoon tea was taken in times gone by and the origins of some of our beloved dishes.

Author Biography

Laura Mason was raised on a farm in Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire. A highly respected food historian, her books include Good Old-Fashioned Roasts, The National Trust Farmhouse Cookbook and The National Trust Complete Country Cookbook (all published by National Trust Books).

Reviews

"This is a book to delight, to dream about, learn new skills or to be given as a perfect gift". * Yorkshire Gazette & Herald *