Celtic Teas with Friends (Hardcover)

~ Elizabeth Knight (Author), Hugh Harrison (Illustrator), James Norwood Pratt (Introduction), Bruce Richardson (Foreword)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A clever hostess and skillful instructor, Knight shows how to create tea parties befitting all sorts of occasions... Month-by-month theme parties are further embellished by Knight s retelling of colorful myths and traditions, adding a sense of history and plenty of entertaining background to the anticipated festivities. --Alice Joyce, Booklist, Reference Books Bulletin<br /><br />A perfect source for tips, decorating ideas, theme suggestions, and recipes... Tea with Friends is a year s worth of interesting party ideas from a Scottish Hogmanay high tea in January to a winter solstice tea in December... I was inspired to throw a tea party. --Sarah Arnold, Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications<br /><br />If you ve ever sought inspiration for giving a memorable tea party, this slim book is the guide. Ms. Knight has compiled everything one could imagine to prepare original, month-by-month teas with appropriate themes...Tea with Friends is filled with creative projects, a truly useful book. --TEA A Magazine

If you ve ever sought inspiration for giving a memorable tea party, this slim book is the guide. Ms. Knight has compiled everything one could imagine to prepare original, month-by-month teas with appropriate themes...Tea with Friends is filled with creative projects, a truly useful book. --TEA A Magazine

In a sure and comfortable voice, the noted author educates and entertains the reader with a mix of history, trivia, and chatty bits and also offers a calendar year's worth of Celtic-themed teas. --TEA TIME Magazine

Product Description

Elizabeth Knight brings you the second installment of her Tea with Friends books series. For centuries, people have enjoyed teatime with little knowledge of the wealth of customs that originated in Cornwall, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Celtic Teas with Friends provides that history in anecdotes and stories alongside practical advice on how to host unique and colorful tea parties. Each Celtic tea party revolves around a traditional or contemporary theme and includes menus, recipes, tips, decorating ideas and suggestions for things to make and do. Celtic Teas with Friends provides everything needed to enliven and authenticate any celebration. Party-planner and reference tool, this practical guide helps you entertain with style and warmth in the gracious tradition of Celtic hospitality. All that will be left to consider is which friends to invite to your one-of-a-kind celebration!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Press; 1st edition (June 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979343135
• ISBN-13: 978-0979343131
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #438,248 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Tea with Friends, June 20, 2008

By	Margaret J. Cofer (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All of Elizabeth Knight's books have been enchanting! This one, however, is very, very special. The content inspires a host/hostess to plan an event to share with special fiends in the home environment serving up foods, tea and hospitality. The history herein calls us all to travel. Exquisite!
Margaret Cofer

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Teas with Friends, July 14, 2008

By	S. Hemann (N. Ridgeville, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is wonderful. I love the history, the art and the receipes are wonderful. I will be purchasing a few for Christmas gifts.