The Vintage Tea Party Book
Sundays; the perfect time for a bit of baking – something I’d been itching to do since I got my hands on the Vintage Tea Party book earlier in the year. With a few hours spare on a Sunday morning, I decided that I’d review the book properly by trying out a few of the recipes and sharing the results with you..and consequently gobbling them up. It’s a shame you couldn’t really come to tea, as the only guest I had was rather unwilling, but I turned him in to my “Mrs Nesbitt” anyway (Toy Story reference, anyone?).
I decided to try out the chocolate brioche hearts (or mini stars, in my case), classic scones, and a triple berry smoothie. Not exactly a balanced meal, but an extremely yummy one! Now, even these few things were a big enough task, and made a mess to match, so I dread to think what my kitchen would look like if I attempted a larger ‘tea party’, with actual guests. Still, Angel has included tips on everything from invites & decorating your house (including a nifty stencil of the Queen!) to vintage hair and make-up tutorials, which I thought were such great touches!
The images and illustrations in the book are my favourite thing – I’ve studied each page meticulously, as they are so beautiful! But on to reviewing the food. I chose a few of the easier recipes, as I’m not the most talented chef, but I even managed to mess them up a little! The brioche stars turned out a bit too salty as I went crazy with the butter when I was frying them, and the scones caught a little on top too, but still tasted perfect. Definitely okay for a first attempt!
If you have a space on your Christmas lists, or are looking for a present for a vintage loving lady, then I couldn’t recommend this book more. I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited by a cook book! It has such amazing ideas, including ways to present your food, too. There are some really creative party food ideas that look worth trying out.
Both Miguel and Oscar the cat enjoyed their afternoon treats in the end! x
Aww, Mr Oscar looks so grumpy, I just want to give him a big squish. I still haven’t made anything from the book, shame on me! x
awww how cute! I’m gonna make loads of cookies this weekend, too
Oh wow! Everything looks yummy! Not to mention completely charming <3
love your pictures!
Ohh the chocolate stars loook yummy. And I don’t think anything that looks and taste yummy will ever be good for you.
I love the photo of Miguel in that hat! Too funny. The book looks lovely – perhaps I will add it to my Christmas list!
hihi so cute! xo
beautiful photos, looks like a lot of fun
Aww, you look like you both had a wonderful time. The book seems really fun. Now I’m trying to figure out who on my gift list needs something like this…
XOXO
Hahahaha Miguel KILLS MEEE! What a cutie! It looks like you had a blast. I’ll keep this book in mind.
Aww your tea party looks fab! I love that it includes nutella too haha!
-Danielle
Oh, that book has been on my to-buy list for a while! It looks amazing!!
Nutella is the only thing that I like but that I just never never buy !! Because we you start you never stop and its not good for my silhouette!
Lovely photos !
letiziabarcelona
You’re blog is lovely, beautiful photos! x
I’ve wanted to buy this book for so long!! It looks so beautiful and I’m pretty sure all the recipes inside are delicious!
Beautiful photos as always!!
Hey. Amazing photos and I love reading what you post but I have a question. Why can’t you have braces? People with braces look cute!
love the food that u make.
Wow, all your pictures and stuff look lovely! Your entire blog is awesome too! I would never be able to commit to anything like a blog. Sigh…
This is all just perfection.
I have a sneaky suspicion that my Mum is getting this for me ~ I saw it in her bag at one point when we were out shopping, I my suspicion is right, it looks perfect.
Absolutely love it! Looks beautiful and fun and makes me want to buy this cookbook too <3
thanks for the recommendation
it’s what i’ve always dream, those little nutella sandwich’s look amazing and absolutely delicious:)
Yum!
wooow NUTELLA !! <<3
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Did that cat eat some cake?
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