Afternoon Tea Party: Plant-Based Cuisine - Paperback

by Nancy a. Stein (Photographer), Rachel Peek (Illustrator), Nancy a. Stein (Author)

Tea rooms are hidden gems located in old Victorian homes or perhaps a Bed and Breakfast or Premier Hotel. These quaint tea rooms are decorated with charm using fine white linen tablecloths, lace napkins and porcelain tea pots. Fresh flowers adorn each table and each place setting glistens with polished flatware. Tea rooms offer an escape from the busy world around us, a day of tranquility and opportunity to spend a peaceful afternoon with family and friends. In my book you will find our tea journey begins with the "Traditional English Afternoon Tea" originated by Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford, where afternoon tea consisted of a savory dish, baked entrées, such as scones served with clotted cream, lemon curd and fruit preserves. It is a British culinary tradition of socialites sitting down for a mid-day meal of tea and treats and also involved things like manners, lace, fancy attire and dainty foods. Tea favorites were black teas like Earl Gray, and Assam, as well as herbal teas like Chamomile and Mint.