The story of tea is extraordinary - it caused wars, boosted the trade in slaves and hard drugs, and it's no exaggeration to say it was one of the great engines that drove the globalisation of the world economy. In this book award-winning author Les Wilson tells the dramatic and colourful story of how Scots brought tea to Britain and made it our national drink.

Former royal chef Carolyn Rob presents sumptuous recipes for tea time designed to 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.

A practical and inspiring guide to hosting stress-free dinners at home, any night of the week.

Celebrate the time-honoured tradition of baking in all its delicious forms with this new gift book. From tea time to the cake stall, when it comes to baked goodies, you can't go past the classics - cakes, slices, biscuits and scones. While showcasing mostly sweet favourites, there are also recipes for savoury pastries and breads. This wonderful book is a tribute to the best-in-show bakers whose offerings are made with a generosity of spirit all worthy of a blue ribbon.

This reference work covers the cuisine and foodways of India in all their diversity and complexity, including regions, personalities, street foods, communities and topics that have been often neglected. The book starts with an overview essay situating the Great Indian Table in relation to its geography, history and agriculture, followed by alphabetically organized entries. The entries, which are between 150 and 1,500 words long, combine facts with history, anecdotes, and legends. They are supplemented by longer entries on key topics such as regional cuisines, spice mixtures, food and medicine, rites of passages, cooking methods, rice, sweets, tea, drinks (alcoholic and soft) and the Indian diaspora. This comprehensive volume illuminates contemporary Indian cooking and cuisine in tradition and practice.

Afternoon Tea Is the New Happy Hour features 80 recipes to make your teatime memorable. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow recipes to create sandwiches, scones, breads, cakes, dips, and, of course---tea. This beautiful cookbook will provide you with the high-tea food ideas you can't find anywhere else.

"In just two generations, the world has undergone a massive shift from traditional, limited diets to more globalized ways of eating-- from bubble tea to quinoa, Soylent to meal kits. Paradoxically, our diets are getting healthier and less healthy at the same time. For some, there has never been a happier food era than today: a time of unusual herbs, farmers' markets, and internet recipe swaps. Yet modern food also kills-- diabetes and heart disease are on the rise everywhere on earth. This is a book about the good, the terrible, and the avocado toast. A riveting exploration of the hidden forces behind what we eat, "The way we eat now" explains how this food revolution has transformed our bodies, our social lives, and the world we live in."--

The Salvation Army Project 614 aims to achieve two simple goals. The first is to extend our love and care to those who are most vulnerable and any who are in need. The second is to help be an agent of change, offering an opportunity for those who desire to get back on their feet. Food is the great equaliser, it's what brings us all together, and One Table collects many of the recipes that guests of the Salvation Army enjoy; from brownies and scones, to farmhouse vegetable soup, spaghetti with meatballs, beef stroganoff, Irish stew, satay chicken, the classic Sunday roast and much more. Also included are basic techniques to help guide you on your way, from chopping techniques to making the perfect stock. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Adam Thompson joined the Melbourne Salvation Army kitchen as Hospitalty Coordinator in 2013 and fell in love with Project 614. Working in a charity kitchen allows Adam the opportunity to let the patrons who come to eat know that they are valued, and to build a relationship with those who have none, because he believes relationships are the starting block for true change.