The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook

Teatime Drinks, Scones, Savories & Sweets

Written By: Lisa Berman, Abigail Johnson Dodge, Cynthia McDowell, Regula Ysewijn, John Kernick, Suzie Myers
$25.00
Afternoon tea is a revered and treasured English tradition—and no one knows better how to prepare and enjoy a proper tea than the residents of Downton Abbey! Filled with delectable recipes, etiquette, and tea service know-how, this vibrant and unique cookbook will guide fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike through every stylish element of this British cultural staple at home.

Spanning sweet and savory classics—like Battenberg Cake, Bakewell Tart, toffee puddings, cream scones, and tea sandwiches—the recipes capture the quintessential delicacies of the time, and the proper way to serve them. Lavish photographs of dishes and the beloved series plus special quotes bring the characters of Downton Abbey—and this rich tradition—to life in contemporary times.

â—Ź55+ CAREFULLY SELECTED RECIPES: Features step-by-step, easy-to-follow recipes even the Dowager Countess herself would love, from pastries and cakes to tea sandwiches and spreads.

â—ŹHOST THE PERFECT AFTERNOON TEA: This charming baking and entertaining book also features a detailed narrative history and extols the proper decorum for teatime service, from tea gowns and tearooms to preparing and serving tea
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â—ŹBEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Includes gorgeous, full-color food photography of completed bakes, as well as lifestyle stills from the beloved television series and recent movie.

â—ŹA GREAT DOWNTON ABBEY GIFT: This exquisitely detailed hardcover book is the perfect addition to your kitchen library, a must-have for fans of the show and ideal holiday gift for tea lovers or bakers.


Format: Hardbound
Publication Date: 4/21/2020
ISBN: 9781681885032
Pages: 144
Trim Size: 6.75 x 8.5 x .7

  • About the Author 
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Regula Ysewijn, Introduction: Regula Ysewijn is a freelance food writer, award-winning author, photographer and food judge. Her writing on British baking has been featured on several international media outlets, and she has won several awards for her work. Oats is Regula’s love-letter to British baking culture and history.



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