Afternoon tea is a treasured English tradition and no one knows better how to prepare and enjoy a proper tea than the residents of Downton Abbey. With this alluring and stylish cookbook gift set, fans of the series and anglophiles alike can stage this cultural staple of British society at home.
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Spanning sweet and savory classics such as Battenberg Cake, Bakewell Tart, Toffee Puddings, Cream Scones, Lemon Tarts, Chocolate Florentines, and Tea Sandwiches…the recipes capture the quintessential delicacies of teatime, and the proper way to serve them. The gift set includes the best-selling Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook and a decorative cotton tea towel.
Title: Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook Gift Set
ISBN: 978-1-68188-853-8
Publisher: Weldon Owen
This charming cookbook also features a detailed narrative history and extols the proper decorum for teatime service, from tea gowns and tearooms to preparing and serving tea. Gorgeous food photographs, lifestyle stills from the television series and recent movie, and character quotes bring the characters of Downton Abbey—and this rich tradition—to life in contemporary times.
Availability: The cookbook and gift set is available for preorder now on Amazon and will be available for purchase starting on March 29th, 2022. It would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a Foodie, Bridal Shower, Wedding Gift, or any tea lover on your gift-giving list!
Whether you’re a seasoned baker, avid tea drinker, or just a foodie like me who enjoys unique and different recipes than the run-of-the-mill ones that you find in standard cookbooks, this gift set with cookbook is for you! Even a novice baker like me can make every single recipe that’s included. You don’t need special skills at all. I’m going to try out several this spring when my lady friends come over for afternoon tea!
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This sounds like a great book . It combines historical facts with delicious recipes.
This makes me think it would be fun to host a Downton Abbey Tea and watch the new movie that is coming soon. Cream scones and lemon tarts sound delicious.
I am going to have to get this book. There is nothing better for my great niece (5) then to go to afternoon tea with her mother. She always looks so proud sitting at that little table. I think they would enjoy making some of the things