Tea at the Palace: 50 Delicious Recipes for Afternoon Tea

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Published to tie-in with the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. This brilliant collection of sweet confections and savoury nibbles will inspire and entice bakers and lovers of afternoon tea, of all ages. Set against a backdrop of twelve of Britain's most stunning palaces and residences, the recipes are a mix of traditional, contemporary and whimsical; each one with its own unique twist. Every chapter tells a tale, with inspiration drawn from sources as diverse as a 200-year-old royal banquet menu, an intriguing 17th-century chocolate kitchen commissioned by William III and Queen Victoria's highland retreat. Gingerbread soldiers in sentry boxes, striking raspberry swirl meringues, miniaturised cream scones, cacao nib nuggets and warm salmon tartlets are just a few of the teatime temptations. Written by the Former Personal Chef to TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Born and raised in South Africa, Carolyn Robbs culinary education includes Le Cordon Bleu and the Tante Marie Cooking School in Surrey. After cutting her teeth at Kensington Palace working for The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, she served as the chef for the Prince and Princess of Wales for 13 years at the Royal House. Since then, she has served as a culinary consultant, a chef, and a food editor.