Tea With Jane Austen
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780711231984
Publish date: 2011
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited Publishers
Pages no: 128
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Reference,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Food And Drink,
Food,
Cookbooks,
Regency,
Cooking,
Research,
Tea
I expected this book to be rather light and cute. Instead, I found it thoroughly readable and a terrific resource (I'm researching a novel set in this period). Recipes are included and, more importantly, put into context -- figuring out *when* the Regency English ate and drank can be trickier than *...
A charming little book that would be great for a book club meeting based around Jane Austen. Tea customs, recipes, lovely photographs. For the more complete review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/content_174128074372
This was a surprisingly delightful read. It was filled with interesting commentary about Jane Austen's daily life and what tea meant to the people of her time. I can't wait to try some of the recipes in the book. I only wish I had a cup of strong Earl Gray tea to drink while I read this book.
14 years ago
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