Bea's of Bloomsbury has been offering mouth-watering teatime treats in the heart of London since 2008. Every day the layer cakes, meringues and tiers of cupcakes in the shop window entice passers-by. Now you can enjoy Tea with Bea in your own home with these easy-to-follow recipes. Cookies & bars are made to enjoy with a cup of tea. Be it lavender shortbread or double chocolate chip cookies, there's something here to fill the tins. Imagine afternoon tea and what spring to mind are Scones & Small Cakes. Bea provides the ultimate scone recipe and other sweet fingerfood, such as French macarons. When teatime calls for something special, turn to the Tarts chapter. With recipes for two types of dough, and golden whisky pecan custard pie and key lime pie, you won't be stuck for ideas. Bea's key to cake success is a handful of failsafe recipes that she can always rely on. The Cake chapter is devoted to staple recipes which can be embellished or layered to create the dazzling ideas in the Special Cakes chapter. And when only a Cheesecake will do, you'll find plenty of choice here - from the simple to the sublime.
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Bea Vo is a chef and owner of Bea's of Bloomsbury. Born in the Washington D.C. area, she was apprenticed to a French patisserie, trained at Le Cordon Bleu and did stints at Asia de Cuba and Nobu before opening Bea's of Bloomsbury in 2008, with branches in Bloomsbury, One New Change in the City and, from May 2011, King's Road, Chelsea.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Pi Face
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The introduction by Bea tells you that she has not kept any secrets back from her recipes. I am the world's worst meringue maker, and her recipe for meringues turned out perfectly - on the first try too! I also liked the other optional flavours to the painted raspberry ones. Her recipes take away my nervousness of baking. I am a very average baker.
The buttermilk chocolate cake was also a hit, and the chocolate cupcakes with the chocolate ganache. Follow the directions - including when to not use Dutch processed cocoa. My husband does not like sweets, but loved the snickerdoodles. Definitely weigh everything using metrics - way better results. Can't wait to try more recipes!
I also love the book layout - recipe on one side, and a photo of the finished product on the other side. Perfect size to use in the kitchen too.
Another plus is that her recipes are not over the top sweet American creations. Hence, excellent for afternoon tea and the gourmet with a European palate. There are also vegan cake recipes. I have many baking books, including the Hummingbird Cake Days, and her book totally compliments them - no repeats.
Also, an excellent bridal shower gift to give to someone who loves baking! (I have bough 3 copies already!)
The buttermilk chocolate cake was also a hit, and the chocolate cupcakes with the chocolate ganache. Follow the directions - including when to not use Dutch processed cocoa. My husband does not like sweets, but loved the snickerdoodles. Definitely weigh everything using metrics - way better results. Can't wait to try more recipes!
I also love the book layout - recipe on one side, and a photo of the finished product on the other side. Perfect size to use in the kitchen too.
Another plus is that her recipes are not over the top sweet American creations. Hence, excellent for afternoon tea and the gourmet with a European palate. There are also vegan cake recipes. I have many baking books, including the Hummingbird Cake Days, and her book totally compliments them - no repeats.
Also, an excellent bridal shower gift to give to someone who loves baking! (I have bough 3 copies already!)
37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a soft spot for beautiful and well put together cookbooks. This one is not only aesthetic but also very tasty and does not have overly complex recipes. Having additionally visited the shop in London, the recipes are quite authentic compared to the actual offerings there (which is sometimes not true of all "restaurant" books).
If you're looking for something to add some pizzaz to your sweets repertoire I would highly suggest this book.
If you're looking for something to add some pizzaz to your sweets repertoire I would highly suggest this book.
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I collect baking books and I can tell you this is one of my favorites for this year. The recipes are inventive and the photos will make your mouth water! Great gift idea for the family baker. Definitely a must buy!
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The Ultimate Baking Book
Normally my eyebrow rase when I read on the title of a recipe: "The Ultimate Chocolate Cake" or "The Definitive Pound Cake". Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carmen Adorno
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tea With Bea
Great book and wonderful recipes I certainly can't wait for more time to try more. The pictures are helpful too.
Published 2 months ago by S. Lykken
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Cookbook for any age!
I got this book for my Grand-daughter for Christmas. I first saw it in a Victoria magazine and as my Grand-daughter's name is Beatrice and we call her Bea I thought this was a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sharon A. Bochkay
5.0 out of 5 stars
I WANNA MEET BEA :)
The first recipe I tried was the cheesecake. Perfecto! Recipes are easy to follow and the pictures will entice you to bake. I cannot wait to try them all. Good job, Bea Vo! :)
Published 8 months ago by red olives
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for your everyday baker.
I'm sure other reviewers have pointed out the difficulty already; the miniscule amounts and does she really want my oven at 340F, let alone the imposible use of 1 8" pan to bake... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pema
3.0 out of 5 stars
Tea with Bea
The book is beautiful, with lovely color photos. The recipes are different from other books I have read and would like to try them all. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nadene G. Trofholz
1.0 out of 5 stars
Print too small to read!
This is the most uncomfortable cookbook to read. You need a magnifying glass! I'm serious! Pictures are beautiful. Comments before recipes a little larger font. Read more
Published 14 months ago by travel girl
3.0 out of 5 stars
Type is unreasonably small
Lovely book and good looking recipes--if you can read them. The type on the recipes is so small--and there is so much room on the page. Read more
Published 16 months ago by C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book ..and great recipes
This book is beautiful.
The colors, photography, fonts... everything is flawless.
It's the kind of book that makes the perfect gift for someone who likes baking only to... Read more
The colors, photography, fonts... everything is flawless.
It's the kind of book that makes the perfect gift for someone who likes baking only to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read, great recipes
Tea with Bea is well-written, well-researched and well-photographed. Luscious images of real desserts with real recipes that real people (and chefs! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Daniela Galarza
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