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From traditional scones, sticky nut and fruit breads, lemon curd tarts, buttery shortbread and sponge cakes are included as well as more modern fairy tea sandwiches, angel food delight, and tea-flavored dishes. Color photographs illustrate the ambience of the Victorian, Queen's, Fairy, Christmas, Bastille Day Picnic, Garden Party and Floral Tea menus with the proper tea to accompany the meal. As John Harney says ... "Have a perfect cuppa with this great new read!" Hardcover, 206 pages
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