mason laura national trust book of afternoon tea
Mason Laura National Trust Book of Afternoon Tea
From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a cup of tea. Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two about it. This gift-sized guide has delicious recipes for savory and sweet treats, whether you’re looking for a lively party, the last word in elegance or a hearty winter tea by the fire. From sandwiches and tarts to cakes, scones, macaroons and preserves – some are classic, some have a twist, such as cucumber sandwiches with minted cream cheese, toasted farmhouse bread with anchovy butter, the classic Victoria sponge, brandysnaps or scones. Plus there’s everything you need to know to brew the perfect pot of tea (not to mention the odd cocktail and bowl of punch). Food historian Laura Mason also includes some fascinating and amusing historical recipes that reveal how afternoon tea was taken in times gone by and the origins of some of our beloved dishes.
2582 Руб.
Mason Laura The Picnic Cookbook. Outdoor feasts for every occasion
A fresh take on a national favourite, The Picnic Cookbook features over 100 recipes covering picnics, barbecues and campfire food. From bresaola rolls and lemon gin to baba gnash and mussels wrapped in seaweed, Laura Mason delivers historical insight and new twists on outdoor feasts for every occasion. Picnics and outdoor meals are a classic theme in British food. Afternoon tea in the garden on a golden afternoon in late summer, a packed lunch consumed on a hilltop while the eyes feast on a magnificent view, and the tantalising smell of grilling from a barbecue are all part of this. Being outside sharpens the senses and the appetite, refreshes the soul and gives different perspectives – and National Trust properties provide a wealth of different environments in which to enjoy food outdoors. The book will include over 100 recipes covering picnics, barbecues and campfire food. They range from bresola rolls and lemon gin to be enjoyed as a punting picnic, to a warming minestrone and spiced parkin for bonfire night, a baba ganoush made with aubergines chargrilled on the barbecue, and mussels wrapped in seaweed and cooked on the embers of a campfire. Author Laura Mason gives tips on transporting and cooking the food in the great outdoors, as well as giving historical context to the recipes and suggesting the best National Trust places to eat outdoors.
3833 Руб.
Mason Laura National Trust Book of Crumbles
Laura Mason brings you over 50 crumble recipes from the National Trust. Following on from the hugely successful 'National Trust Book of Scones', this is a salute to Britain's ultimate comfort food - crumbles. With over 50 crumble recipes - plus some cobblers too - you'll have the perfect recipe to cosy up with, every time. From classic recipes like apple and blackberry or rhubarb crumble to exciting new variations like crumble cheesecakes and microwavable mug crumbles for the time-challenged, this is everything you need. Plus there is a section on how to make classic accompaniments such as jam and custard, and interesting historical cooking trivia is sprinkled throughout to help you pass the time while your crumbles are in the oven.
2017 Руб.
Eastoe Jane National Trust Book of Bread. Delicious recipes for breads, buns, pastries and other baked beauties
The ultimate bread making reference, including theory, techniques and recipes The latest in the bestselling National Trust series which has so far comprised Scones, Puddings, Jams, Crumbles and Afternoon Tea, this handy guide contains all the information and inspiration needed to start making bread. With details of techniques, ingredients and the science of bread making all explained, a range of recipes are also featured with some being breads linked to National Trust properties and served up in National Trust cafes around the UK. Recipes include the basics such as wholemeal, granary, rye, corn and sourdough bread, as well as regional specialities, such as barmbrack, bara brith, English muffins, crumpets, pikelets, Sally Lunns, Bath buns, and Danish pastries too.
2017 Руб.
Feldman Amy Dogs of the National Trust
The partner to 'Cats of the National Trust', this beautiful gift book tells the stories of the dogs associated with NT places. Many incredible dogs have lived at National Trust places – and still do. This book tells their stories, from faithful Gelert immortalised in stone at Beddgelert and the celebrated Spaniels bred at Clumber Park, to the tiny Pekingese inhabiting Ightham Mote’s enormous stone-built kennel – originally built to house Dido the St Bernard. Discover the digs at the side of some of Britain’s greatest figures, such as Churchill’s Poodle Rufus, Agatha Christie’s beloved ‘dog in a thousand’ Peter and Thomas Hardy’s tyrannical Terrier Wessex, who delighted his master but terrorised guests. Meet also the canine colleagues who live and work at National Trust properties today. Whether herding sheep, guarding historical homes or greeting guests, these faithful dogs have become an integral, beloved chapter in the stories of their adopted National Trust workplaces and homes.
2017 Руб.
Bowles Tom Parker The Cook Book. Fortnum & Mason
It’s a national icon, a British institution, the finest grocer of them all. Fortnum & Mason is a store that has fuelled the tide of British history, fed the appetites of kings and queens, maharajahs and czars, emperors, dukes and divas alike. Fortnum & Mason is a constantly evolving, hugely successful modern enterprise, one that respects its magnificent history while looking forward into the 21st century. The first Fortnum & Mason’s cook book does the same, appealing to the modern reader and cook, whilst never forgetting the past. A contemporary, accessible recipe book that combines superb recipes and expert advice on ingredients, The Cook Book: Fortnum & Mason shines a light on the history of the best British cuisine, with delicious, contemporary Modern British dishes.
8202 Руб.
Gaylard L. The Tea Book: Experience the World s Finest Teas
Matcha or chai? Bubble tea or Earl Grey? Whatever your tea of choice, this beautiful book shows you everything you need to know to bring the fragrance and allure of the tea shop into your home. Discover the best ways to choose, prepare, and taste the many different varieties of tea, with over one hundred international tea recipes, including iced tea, kombucha, and herbal tisanes such as yerba mate. Learn about the history of tea and tea customs around the world, from afternoon tea to the Japanese tea ceremony. The Tea Book features tasting notes to help you identify key characteristics, so that you can tell your green tea from your puer. While information on growing and harvest seasons and maps of the most important tea-producing regions, show you the journey of tea from plantation to teapot. This fully illustrated, hands-on guide is the perfect gift for tea lovers, or a treat for any tea aficionado.
1161 Руб.
Gaylard L. The Tea Book: Experience the World s Finest Teas
Matcha or chai? Bubble tea or Earl Grey? Whatever your tea of choice, this beautiful book shows you everything you need to know to bring the fragrance and allure of the tea shop into your home. Discover the best ways to choose, prepare, and taste the many different varieties of tea, with over one hundred international tea recipes, including iced tea, kombucha, and herbal tisanes such as yerba mate. Learn about the history of tea and tea customs around the world, from afternoon tea to the Japanese tea ceremony. The Tea Book features tasting notes to help you identify key characteristics, so that you can tell your green tea from your puer. While information on growing and harvest seasons and maps of the most important tea-producing regions, show you the journey of tea from plantation to teapot. This fully illustrated, hands-on guide is the perfect gift for tea lovers, or a treat for any tea aficionado.
1161 Руб.
Merker Sarah National Trust Book of Scones. 50 delicious recipes and some curious crumbs of history
Sarah Merker brings you 50 scone recipes from the National Trust. History is best enjoyed with a scone, as everyone who’s visited a National Trust house knows. This book brings you the best of both. Scone obsessive Sarah Merker has gathered 50 – yes 50 – scone recipes from National Trust experts around the country. And she’s written a quirky guide to 50 National Trust places to delight and entertain you while you bake or eat those blissful treats. Eccentric owners, strange treasures, obscure facts – it's all here. Whip up a Triple Chocolate scone while you read about the mechanical elephants at Waddesdon Manor. Or savour an Apple & Cinnamon scone while you absorb the dramatic love life of Henry Cecil of Hanbury Hall. Marvel at a Ightham Mote's Grade 1 listed dog kennel while you savour a Cheese, Spring Onion and Bacon scone. 50 of the best scones in history. And 50 of the best places to read about. You’ll never need to leave the kitchen again.
1873 Руб.
Okakura Kakuzo The Book Of Tea
This 1906 guide to the beauty of the tea ceremony is both a paean to the art of simplicity, and a wry critique of the West's view of Japan. 'Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.' In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
487 Руб.
Okakura K. The Book of Tea
"Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle." In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics’ huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
326 Руб.
Okakura K. The Book of Tea
"Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle." In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics’ huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
326 Руб.
Hedgehogs, Hares and other British Animals Sticker
The first in a new series of sticker books created for the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about marvellous mammals and their homes. With four pages of stickers, you can stick the rabbits in their warren, fill the sea with dolphins, match the babies with their mums, and much, much more!
890 Руб.
Allen Ian A National Trust Miscellany. The National Trust's Greatest Secrets & Surprises
Staggering statistics, strange facts and all kinds of surprising stuff from the National Trust. Haunted houses, baffling objects, bizarre buildings and distinctly curious characters. - Who needs an upside-down lighthouse? - How can you tell a gargoyle from a hunky punk? - What are the top 10 historical toilets? - Where's the best place to see a UFO? - Why would you hang toast on a tree? Welcome to this smorgasbord of strangely compelling facts and figures about the National Trust. Find out what lurks under the floorboards of its grandest homes and hides behind the shrubs in its gardens. Meet some of the curious characters who lived at its properties, and discover the unusual jobs carried out by its staff. Pit your wits against National Trust curators to identify the oddest things in their care. For secrets, surprises and strange things of all kinds, read on.
1920 Руб.
Fanning D. Bitter Remains: A Custody Battle, A Gruesome Crime, and the Mother Who Paid the Ultimate Price
The U.S. national bestselling author of Under the Cover of Night (Berkley, 2014) recounts the gruesome death of mother Laura Jean Ackerson, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend and his wife. Both accused each other of killing Laura, then dismembering and disposing of her remains in Texas. This is the story of that gruesome crime, the events leading up to it and the trial that followed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
571 Руб.
Fanning D. Bitter Remains: A Custody Battle, A Gruesome Crime, and the Mother Who Paid the Ultimate Price
The U.S. national bestselling author of Under the Cover of Night (Berkley, 2014) recounts the gruesome death of mother Laura Jean Ackerson, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend and his wife. Both accused each other of killing Laura, then dismembering and disposing of her remains in Texas. This is the story of that gruesome crime, the events leading up to it and the trial that followed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
571 Руб.