As well as providing sumptuous elegant recipes to cover every time of the day, Angel's The Vintage Tea Party Book covers the full breadth of those little touches that make the perfect vintage party: Invitations, attire, decorations, props and more. The book is broken into: To extend on this, “The Vintage Tea Party Book” is a visual feast hence giving it coffee table book status. Every focal point was cleverly designed graphically with stunning photos, whimsy fonts, and perfect colors. Think: “Alice in Wonderland” meets steam punk. Not only is the actual content of “The Vintage Tea Party Book” interesting but the presentation is artful.

That said, it delivers on exactly what it claims to be- an instructional and entertaining book about how to host a small gathering (tea being the central, not sole, theme) with a vintage flair. This book is filled with beautiful illustrations as well as gorgeously styled food photos. I really just makes me want to host an afternoon tea every weekend. However, I have only given two stars because the recipes section of the book was a disappointment to me. Personally I did not find many of the recipies appetising, and out of the whole book I only noted down a total of four recipes to try out. I think many of the recipes would be an acquired taste, and like every cook book not everything will satisfy everyone.With brunch dishes such as Coddled Eggs and Asparagus Egg Custards with Parmesan Wafers, to afternoon teas of Onion and Potato Flowers, Bunting Butties, Cream Cheese and Cucumber Hearts, and Lollipop and Jam Sandwiches followed by scrumptious deserts including personalised Engraved Earl Grey Truffle Hearts, Rose Pannacotta and Lemon Scones with Lavender Cream – all washed down with Green Jasmine Tea Bubbles, Saffron G&Tea Shots or a Tea Tini Flower Martini and many other delightful drinks – your guests will be spoilt for choice! Angel Adoree now invites you to put your own vintage quirk to the test. With a unique mixture of recipes, hairstyling tips, make-up methods and advice for collecting vintage china, you can now compile all the things you love about vintage in this beautiful keepsake… Read more BUY NOW The Vintage Patisserie is a haven of all things glamour, vintage and retro. Run by Angel Adoree, the outstanding character you may have seen on Dragon’s Den or Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau, the Vintage Patisserie is a vintage hosting company, originally founded in East London where it spent years wowing its clientele with unforgettable tea parties from a bygone era. In 2015, the company (and Angel) relocated to the beautiful Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson in France, and now offers fairytale vintage weddings, among other unique celebrations. For that reason, there’s nowhere better to get simple, elegant advice for hosting your very own Vintage Tea Party at home than from Angel and The Vintage Tea Party Book.

So overall I found myself quite disheartened as I finished the book, as the food just did not appeal to me. After all why do you host/attend a party? For the lovely food of course! But that just wasn't present for me in this book unfortunately. The Vintage Patisserie is a haven of all things glamour, vintage and retro. Run by Angel Adoree, the outstanding character you may have seen on Dragon's Den or Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, the Vintage Patisserie is a vintage hosting company, originally founded in East London where it spent years wowing its clientele with unforgettable tea parties from a bygone era. In 2015, the company (and Angel) relocated to the beautiful Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson in France, and now offers fairytale vintage weddings, among other unique celebrations. For that reason, there's nowhere better to get simple, elegant advice for hosting your very own Vintage Tea Party at home than from Angel and The Vintage Tea Party Book.Angel Strawbridge cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party! This is one of those cookbooks that I love to own because it's more than just a collection of recipes. Along with the wonderfully nostalgic recipes are tips for putting together the perfect vintage tea party, such as ideas for serving the dishes and decorating the table; crafts; clothes, hair and makeup; and generally getting into the vintage spirit. I also found that many of the recipes would actually be quite expensive to make, and may not fit into everyone's budget in today's financial situation. Some of the main ingredients include: oysters, veal, venison, scallops and crab. If you were to make several dishes, it may cost more than you would expect.

Following the enormous success of The Vintage Tea Party Book, The Vintage Tea Party Year and The Vintage Sweets Book, Angel Adoree now invites you to put your own vintage quirk to the test. With a unique mixture of recipes, hairstyling tips, make-up methods and advice for collecting vintage china, you can now compile all the things you love about vintage in this beautiful keepsake. BUY NOW The Vintage Sweets Book This is not a ‘cupcake’ book, the menu consists of stylish, simple classics with a visual twist. Angel Adoree puts together a delicious and bespoke selection of dishes to spoil and delight your guests – whatever time of the day. What you won't find in this book: history lessons; education about different types of tea; instructions for brewing the perfect cup.As well as providing sumptuous elegant recipes to cover every time of the day, Angel’s The Vintage Tea Party Book covers the full breadth of those little touches that make the perfect vintage party: Invitations, attire, decorations, props and more. The book is broken into: The Vintage Tea Party Book” is not a book which can be easily categorized, as it combines elements of various genres into one: cookbook, party planning guide, coffee table book, and craft book. Adoree divides “The Vintage Tea Party Book” into three main sections focusing on the factors involved in throwing tea parties for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Each section features recipes, ideas for crafts/decorations, tea party activities, etc; while being supplemented with photos galore. What do you mean, morning is no time for a party?! High Breakfast is the height of civilization and, here, I share my most refined brunch dishes, for a morning tea party fit for a Queen. Don your headscarf and on with the preparations! Angel Adoree cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party. Expect glamour, roses, rabbits, headscarves, foxes, teapots, crows, parlour games, cake stands, hair and make-up tips and, not forgetting, humongous amounts of magical tea party food that is fit for the Queen of England, and easy enough for you to make. Is your pinkie finger raised at the ready? There’s nothing more British than Afternoon Tea. This chapter is a treasure trove of tea-time delights, from classics to decadent treats, and I show how to make a Union Flag for the ultimate traditional tea party.