Tea at Downton: Afternoon Tea Recipes From the Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey

Come rain or shine in Edwardian England, everything stopped for tea. Downton Abbey was no different. But what would our beloved Crawley household have eaten at their sacred 4 o'clock institution? In "Tea at Downton - Afternoon Tea Recipes From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey" we share the recipes of the golden age of England. At the height of the power of the British Empire, Mrs. Patmore would have every possible kind of delicious ingredients to draw from. In this book you'll learn: Step-by-stepthrough how to throw the perfect tea party - Downton Style. From the etiquette behind how to hold one's teacup correctly to the recipe for the favourite sandwich of Queen Alexandra of the time. Wow all of your friends with these simple to follow authentic recipes and be sure even the Dowager Duchess would be impressed by your social graces. From the bottom tier sandwiches to the elegant cakes of the top tier, we cover it all. Not forgetting of course, the perfect scone recipe and its accompanying jams. Follow the ways Mrs. Patmore would have planned her menus to keep spending to minimum and you too can enjoy a most delightful repast for just a few shilling! So, what are you waiting for? Carson has opened the door to let you in. Let's see what's for tea!