Tea and Crumpets
by Margaret M. Johnson
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Author: Margaret M. JohnsonPhotographer: Margaret M. Johnson
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-15
ISBN: 0811862143
Number of pages: 168
Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Book Review: For the Tea Connoisseur or the Average Joe
Summary: 5 Stars
I have several other books on tea and many, many more on desserts, quick breads and muffins but Tea & Crumpets is an excellent addition to my bookcase.
The book starts with an introduction to tea including a brief history. It was interesting enough to keep my attention and although I consider myself knowledgeable about tea, I learned a lot.
The chapters of recipes include Sandwiches and Savories; Crumpets, Scones and Fruit Breads; Teatime Sweets; and the French Art of Tea. These cover standard teatime fare such as cucumber sandwiches, scones and clotted cream as well as more inventive recipes such as spicy marmalade loaf, chocolate scones, earl grey imperial madeleines, and lemon cream tartlets with wild forest berries. I like that a handful of the dishes, including truffled wild mushroom tartlets and poached lobster with mini molten cheese souffle, are fancy but none of the recipes are inaccessibly gourmet (no caviar or liver pate).
Only a few of the recipes in the Sandwiches and Savories chapter call for meat so as a vegetarian, I can enjoy the vast majority of recipes in the book. Almost all of the recipes call for eggs, milk and/or other dairy products so this would not be a good book for a vegan, however.
The recipes range in difficulty. Only a few require special equipment (such as madeleine pans or 3" ring molds) and/or special ingredients (such as white truffle oil or rose water).
25 of the recipes include a full page color photo. I counted 58 recipes, not counting suggested variations on several recipes. There were additional color photos of tea services, tea, and tea rooms.
The final chapter, a Traveler's Guide to European Tearooms, is what further sets this book apart from other books on tea. It includes phone numbers, websites, and whether reservations are required for 48 tearooms in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Switzerland and Paris. Many of these tearooms have been serving tea for decades, if not longer, so I am not worried about the information becoming out of date.
I enjoyed the profiles of tea houses, tea brands and iconic tea treats (such as shortbread) throughout the book. There is a resource guide in the back for the few ingredients which may not be in your local grocery store.
This would be a wonderful gift (along with a fresh baked treat and/or a favorite tea) for a hostess or any friend who loves tea.
Summary of Tea and Crumpets
Curious armchair travelers, nostalgic food excursionists, and inventive home entertainers will adore this tour of Europe's legendary tearooms and salons. A delicious culinary and cultural experience as well as a treasure trove of recipes from top-notch destinations, this little gem lets readers in on the rituals of taking tea. Recipes like the Ritz's cucumber sandwiches, Claridge's famous raisin and apple scones, or chocolate scones from Edinburgh's Balmoral Hotel, as well as color photographs of tasty tea fare and European teahouses, bring the charm of afternoon tea to anyone's home.Desserts Books
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