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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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Jim Shore, legendary artist and gift industry icon, is taking his signature designs to the world of journals. Quiet Fox Designs, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, is kicking off the new year with a new journal program featuring Shore’s iconic artwork. Shore’s stunning hardcover …
My daughter is almost 13 years old and is into everything tie-dye. She has t-shirts, hoodies, pajamas, bed sheets, etc. all done in a tie-dye pattern. Kids her age seem to really like it! Heck, I remember when it was popular back in the early …
Today is February 8th, 2022 and Valentine’s Day is just a week away. While a few people start their gift shopping early, most of us wait until a few days before the holiday or worst yet…the day before. Which category do you fall in? Well, if you’re a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift shopper, there is some help for you!
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Let me introduce you to GourmetGiftBaskets where you can find gourmet gifts for any occasion, including Valentine’s Day! They have gifts available in every price range and often times your gift selection can be delivered overnight or within 2-3 days.
For this review I received the Valentine’s Day Chocolate And Cookies Gift Basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com and let me tell you…it was the perfect choice for me or anyone on your gift-giving list. What’s really cool is that you can purchase this gift box and then add-on to it…like meat and cheeses, and/or a bottle of red wine! You can go big or go even BIGGER!
Contents:
Vanilla & Chocolate Sweet Heart Cookies by Rustic Bakery – 5 oz.
Chocolate Fudge Slab by Annalie’s Chocolates – 5.6 oz.
Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Kettle Corn by GourmetGiftBaskets.com – 4.2 oz.
Single Box – Magnetic Closure – Light Pink
Chocolate Cubetti by Fusion Gourmet – (2 qty) .9 oz.
Vanilla Cubetti by Fusion Gourmet – (2 qty) .9 oz.
Chocolate Covered Cherries by Marich – 2.3 oz.
Red Velvet Cookies by Mississippi Cheese Straw Factory – 1 oz.
You get a really nice assortment of cookies, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate fudge, and kettle corn. Everything arrives beautifully packaged and separated. A nice variety of gourmet goodies from various companies for you or your gift recipient to try out.
Since I’m not greedy…I decided to share my new goodies with the entire family. My 2 grandchildren loved the Cubetti Wafer Cookies and the Sweet Heart Chocolate & Vanilla Heart Shaped Cookies. My mom, husband, and myself were all over the rest of the items! My husband thought the best thing was the Red Velvet Cookies, while I voted for the Marich Milk Chocolate Cherries and my mom was all over the Creamy Chocolate Fudge! Seriously though, everything tasted great! I would certainly buy every one of those items!
Giving a gift basket as a gift is a really nice way to let someone know that you thought about the gift. You can find all kinds of different themed assortments at GourmetGiftBaskets – Snacks, Chocolates, Wine, Fresh Fruits, Meats and Cheeses, Popcorn, Baked Goods, and more! They have a basket for everyone on your gift-giving list and for every occasion throughout the year!
Head on over to GourmetGiftBaskets.com and take a look at all of the wonderful gift baskets that they have to offer. I think you’ll be pleased with their selection, quality and prices. You can connect with the company on Facebook too!
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