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| Tea with Friends | 
 enlarge | Author: Elizabeth Knight
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 57422
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 7.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1580170501
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.53
EAN: 9781580170505
ASIN: 1580170501
Publication Date: January 8, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New. Minor shelf wear
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 Very Disappointed in the Lack of Content July 25, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was very disappointed in the lack of any substantial material which would give tips on how to plan a tea party. Especially lacking were the recipes that were referenced -- only one recipe for each event was printed. How are you supposed to plan a party when you don't have all of the recipes??
Considering the author has all of the experience outlined in her reviews, she does not share much with the reader that you could not find in any other book about tea. I don't believe this is a credible resource for planning a tea event.
 Perfectly Charming July 30, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book would be a lovely addition to any tea lover's bookshelf. I heartily recommend it for the charm and great information contained therein.
Awful March 14, 2006
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
I don't recommend this book at all....It was a complete waste of money, No information a regular person wanting to put on a little teaparty or have tea-friends over could use.
A Wonderful Book October 30, 2002
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
TEA WITH FRIENDS is a terrific resource for those who need specific ideas for year round tea parties. Each chapter suggests one theme party for each month of the year. Within each chapter is background information on the theme, a section entitled "Setting The Scene" in which the author gives suggestions on what service and accessories you could use, as well as ideas for centerpieces and music. She also includes a menu, a featured recipe and a craft project or activity relating to the theme, My favorite is November's Victorian Afternoon Tea. Knight gives insightful background information on how tea became a British obsession during the reign of Queen Alexandria Victoria and the causes behind rise in the popularity of black tea, (one of the menu offerings she suggests). In essence, she not only makes menu suggestions, but she provides the background you need to understand why she is making these suggestions. She also includes an example of what an invitation for your November tea might look like. In "Setting The Scene" she lists excellent suggestions for accenting the table with Victorian charm, as well as detailed instructions on how to make a Victorian centerpiece. There are also music suggestions that would be appropriate for this setting. Knight also includes a full menu with a featured recipe for Watercress and Stilton sandwiches. Finally she incorporates detailed instructions on how to make lavender sachets. Sidebars tell about various traditions of the Victorian royal family. In just a few short pages, you have the background, recipes, serving ideas and special touches for a monthly theme tea party anytime of year.I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves tea and is looking for simple, creative ways to share the pleasures of tea time with friends. Cris Cunningham
More than just another book about tea.... March 2, 2002
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Amazingly, Elizabeth Knight's book achieves the Herculean task of providing a primer for beginners as well as delighting the avid and informed hostess with creative and polished tea themes. The menus serve as both a journey and a destination; have a look and enjoy both!The art, coupled with the quotations and introductory material make this a delightful book just to leaf through, but the ideas and the warmth of them sing, "It's time for a cup of tea with friends." The initial chapter, "Taking Tea," launches the novice but serves the informed as a succinct reference. Keep this volume in an easily accessible place!
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