Customer Reviews

The Tea Table

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I have had the privilege of dining at the Elmwood Inn and meeting the authors of this book. I have personally made most of these recipes and they are absolutely wonderful. Will make your tea party forever memorable.

Too often tea books rely on beautiful pictures for content, without coming through on quality recipes.

The Tea Table was a charming surprise - while the photography is indeed lovely, it is only a small part of the book. The bulk of the book is made up of unique and interesting recipes. In particular, the savories/sandwiches section is excellent - a large variety made of easily found ingredients. I look forward to presenting these at my next tea party.

I went to the Elmwood Inn once and loved the ambiance. Unfortunately, they closed their tea room but at least we have books documenting their lovely teas. This one is up there with A Tea for All Seasons.

Shelley and Bruce Richardson, the authors, best sum up the premise of their book with, "For us, tea is not a commodity, it is a lifestyle."

Tea is not simply a hot drink, it is prepared and enjoyed with ceremony. It incorporates etiquette and conversation. The authors stress that "....the purpose of afternoon tea is to satisfy the soul rather than the stomach!"

Each of the categories of recipes includes easy to follow directions and exquisitely presented photos. They include soups, savories,sandwiches,salads, puff pastries, quiches, and a plethora of tempting sweets. Unusual items such as Irish Tea Eggs and helpful tea hints make this book an interesting read; much more than a reference source.

Whether you've wondered how to make a tea party, or wish to remember and relish one, this book will definitely put you in the mood to put the kettle on!

This book has a lot of good recipes, appetizing and quick to fix. So a good all around cookbook.