Tea with Friends by Elizabeth Knight Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Tea with Friends
Book Review: A Wonderful Book
Summary: 5 Stars
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
Book Review: A delightful book celebrating the pleasures of entertaining
Summary: 5 Stars
Elizabeth Knight's book Tea With Friends is a real joy. Organized by months, she gives twelve great excuses for parties, both formal and informal. Full of ideas for decorations, music, menues, and setting the mood, she offers suggestions for entertaining with class but without hassle. A great gift for anyone who loves a party, not just for tea-totalers!Book Review: A delightful gift book
Summary: 5 Stars
All the basics for savoring the joys of tea in one charming little book. Types of tea, how to brew them, how to set your tea table, complimentary foods; plus imaginative tea party themes for every month of the year! Ms. Knight has thoughtfully included with her themes (such as the November "Victorian Afternoon Tea") suggestions for menus, table decorations, music selections, and activities. Packed with tea-lore, and tea-quotes, this book makes a delightful gift...by itself, or in a basket of "tea things". Be sure to keep a copy for yourself!Book Review: A fresh and creative book about party planning with tea
Summary: 5 Stars
I've attended some of Ms. Knight's tea presentations and witnessed the enthusiam of the audience to her style and knowledge. Reading this book is a way of experiencing the romance of tea which live audiences enjoy and picking up lots of ideas for entertaining with tea as the feature on the menu. For a little book it packs in a lot of history and anecdote as well as some personal tips on selecting, brewing and savoring tea. It makes a great gift and would be a lovely addition to the little stack of books on anyone's coffee table.Book Review: Awful
Summary: 1 Stars
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.