Discover the delightful pleasures and tranquility of a fine cup of tea brewed just right. Whether enjoyed in a favorite mug and the solitude of a good book or shared with friends around and elegantly set table of fine china, tea creates an atmosphere of intimacy that allows you to slow down and savor life more deliberately.
Starting with the pleasures of tea and the 'agony of the leaves', you will learn the essentials and subtleties of brewing tea as well as tea etiquette and culture. Learn how to decaffeinate any cup of tea. Tips on buying and storing tea will help ensure you tea is always full of flavor. And, of course, you learn how to prepare the delicious delicacies that are enjoyed with tea, such as Carol's exceptional scones and other tasty treats.
Drawing from a rich southern family heritage of food and drink, Carol Sims takes you on an adventure of unexpected surprises and tastes. Steeped in love and wisdom over many years and many meals, you learn the secrets of simple, yet delicious dishes. All of these recipes have passed the 'taste test' of her three discerning sons over the years or are the favorite dish of a Sims family relative or friend.
Carol includes practical basics like cooking a Thanksgiving turkey, fresh green beans, chicken and dumplings, and banana pudding from scratch the easy way. Packed with family secrets, easy-to-prepare company casseroles, and tempting desserts, you'll find this treasure chest of recipes your favorite cookbook.
