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Capture the elegance of teatime at Downton Abbey with this official afternoon tea cookbook.

Afternoon tea is a revered and treasured English tradition—and no one knows better how to prepare and enjoy a proper tea than the residents of Downton Abbey! Filled with delectable recipes, etiquette, and tea service know-how, this vibrant and unique cookbook will guide fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike through every stylish element of this British cultural staple at home.

Spanning sweet and savory classics—like Battenberg Cake, Bakewell Tart, toffee puddings, cream scones, and tea sandwiches—the recipes capture the quintessential delicacies of the time, and the proper way to serve them. Lavish photographs of dishes and the beloved series plus special quotes bring the characters of Downton Abbey—and this rich tradition—to life in contemporary times.

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55+ CAREFULLY SELECTED RECIPES

Features step-by-step, easy-to-follow recipes even the Dowager Countess herself would love, from pastries and cakes to tea sandwiches and spreads!

HOST THE PERFECT AFTERNOON TEA

This charming baking and entertaining book also features a detailed narrative history and extols the proper decorum for teatime service, from tea gowns and tearooms to preparing and serving tea.

A GREAT DOWNTON ABBEY GIFT

This exquisitely detailed hardcover book is the perfect addition to your kitchen library, a must-have for fans of the show and ideal holiday gift for tea lovers or bakers.

BEAUTIFUL IMAGES

Includes gorgeous, full-color food photography of completed bakes, as well as lifestyle stills from the beloved television series and recent movie.

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Over 100 recipes that showcase the cookery and customs of the Crawley household—from upstairs dinner party centerpieces to downstairs puddings and pies—and bring an authentic slice of Downton Abbey to modern kitchens and Downton fans. A collection of cocktails that spans everyday sips to party drinks plus hangover helpers and more, including classic concoctions and character-specific variations such as Downton Heir, Turkish Attaché, The Valet, and The Chauffeur. This elegant cookbook captures the essence of teatime at Downton Abbey with classic recipes for sweets and savories, etiquette notes, tea service knowhow, and lavish imagery to recreate this British tradition. This beautifully-illustrated cookbook highlights the luxe and elegance of the Christmas at Downton Abbey and features a collection of traditional British holiday recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that were popular during the Edwardian period. An Official Companion to the Downton Abbey Films and TV Series: An exclusive inside look at the intricate and glamorous costuming of the popular PBS series, with complete historical detail and beautiful imagery. A perfect gift for Downton Abbey fans, the official film companion provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the art and making of the sequel to the globally successful Downton Abbey film.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weldon Owen (April 21, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681885034
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681885032
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
Reviewer: cbvance
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I buy these for gifts.
Review: Beautiful little book. Bound in cloth, embossed in silver metallic. Photos are works of art of original set. Recipes are all the wonderful with goodies and sandwiches seen on the show. This book is a work of art and now that Maggie Smith has passed on, will appreciate in value. This book exceeds anything that would be made here in America. With the price, they are giving it away. I thought that when I bought the first ones and think so even more today. I could say a lot more. If I could buy the entire stock, I would and sell them at 50.00 to 65.00 a book.

Reviewer: Lian Randle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Delicious so far!
Review: I made the scones (I used cherry and cranberry) , orange butter cakes, mock clotted cream and strawberry jam. Everything was so tasty 😋

Reviewer: Robbie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook
Review: The cookbook has wonderful recipies, and the photographs in the book are beautifully done . Very pleased with this cookbook

Reviewer: scoobydoo123
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lovely little book. Very “giftable” and nice
Review: Liked the elegant recipes. Didn’t care for the excessive Downton Abbey photographs. Would prefer fewer, or at least, grouped in the back of the book. Scattered throughout as they are, these full page photographs of the actors on the set are a bit distracting.I love the attached ribbon placeholder as found in the nicer reference books.It’s a gift for my daughter, the family’s true gourmet chef; and I look forward to her versions of this fascinating fare!

Reviewer: Nancy C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Oh My! Such a Good Gift for Tea Aficionados
Review: I bought this for a gift for my DIL. When I received it, I wished I could have kept it for myself! The book is an easy read, with beautiful photos and scrumptious recipes. It has all the knowledge within it to make a perfect tea for yourself and those friends of yours who would enjoy something a little fancy and out of the ordinary.

Reviewer: Joanna D.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Almost good formal English Tea recipe book
Review: What's good about this book:1. Most of the famous English tea cakes and savories are represented. If you're going to do some classic English manorhouse tea party, you can't go very wrong here.2. Nice pictures and pretty text. Quotes from the Downton series characters. Can we ever get enough of Dowager Countess Violet?3. Downton Abbey photos for fanbois and fangurls (that is, nearly everybody) and nice pictures of the food.Not so good:1. The recipe for Caneles; you'll not get far with this one, and there's no picture of the finished cakelet, so you have no idea that it's made in a small, more tall than wide fluted mold rather like a baba mold, and the traditional lining of the mold includes beeswax with the butter to get a thick crust of caramelization with release. (Butter alone would absorb more and make less of a crust.) My suggestion, if you're determined to make these, find a true French recipe, get the molds and don't attempt these in muffin cups. You'll be disappointed. The molds are available here!2. No seed cake. This cake, flavored with caraway seeds, was a constant companion to tea tables.3. The Dacquoise: you're better off using Juila Child's monumental production (which is detailed) if you want a good result. It's a challenging cake (so worth it) so don't waste time here.4. The sandwich section is thin. No tomato, no cress. It's ok, but if you are a fan of the more savory portion of the tea table, this is a bit limited.5. Surprisingly sketchy about tea. Nothing for you on selecting and brewing tea. You're going to pop in a bag of PG Tips, right? Tea has so much more than that: a good Darjeeling (loose leave) or Assam or Keemun is available many places and brewed properly, is nothing like bag tea. I make "real tea" for friends who stop by and they never get over the fact it tastes and refreshes like nothing else. Use filtered water, please. The tea in bags, btw is dust called "fannings" left over from tea production and lately it's even worse than before, many tea drinkers have noticed how the flavor and strength of their favorite "builder's tea" (dark brown brew lashed with milk and sugar) is now not very satisfying.6. Table of contents is sketchy. I like more detail and page numbers.Summary: good recipes for the classic British cakes and tarts and puddings, Missing some key things. Gift worthy for tea and Downton lovers.

Reviewer: Charline Greer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gave as Gift
Review: My daughter loved it

Reviewer: Kaylee S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A great gift for a tea lover
Review: My friend is obsessed with Downton Abbey and with tea so I knew this would be a great gift for her birthday. She absolutely freaked out over it. I looked through it before I wrapped it for her and there were some really great recipes in it. It's also just nice to have out on a coffee table for guests to gaze over.

Reviewer: Pilbeam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: If you are a Downton Abbey fan, this is the book for you. Historical tips that link back to the show, and recipes that anyone can make. Highly recommend can’t wait to make all of the afternoon tea items in this book.

Reviewer: MEG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Me encantó la serie y este libro contiene las recetas de los exquisitos pasteles y postres que vienen ahí, con ingredientes sencillos y bastante fáciles de hacer. Muy recomendable

Reviewer: Gwennaelle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: J'aime beaucoup la série Downton Abbey, la Belle-époque me fascine par son faste apparent et l'arrivée de l'ère industrielle. J'aime également beaucoup manger.Un livre de recettes sur l'heure du thé à Downton Abbey était donc parfait.Ce livre de recettes de 140 pages est séparé en plusieurs chapitres.Nous découvrons l'art du thé, les pâtisseries, les sandwichs et les tartinables (confitures et marmelades).Chaque recette est accompagnée d'une illustration du résultat ou de la série.Il est dommage que les étapes de la préparation ne soient pas illustrées, certaines recettes complexes pourront nécessiter une recherche complémentaires en cas de doute.Le livre ici présenté (vert sapin) est l'édition de lixe. La version vert menthe est l'édition stndard mais le contenu est identique.

Reviewer: Rocio de la Rosa García
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: En este de libro de excepcional belleza y con una amplia cantidad de prácticas recetas para degustar el famoso Afternoon tea en el hogar, puedes además disfrutar de unas fotografías impresionantes sobre la bellísima serie de televisión Británica Downton Abbey.

Reviewer: José Clotanildes de Oliveira Junior
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Minha esposa é muito fã da série, para ela foi um presente de aniversário que poderá ser usado todos os finais de semana com toda família reunida.