The Afternoon Tea Book by Michael Smith - 1987 Edition, Second Printing Hardcover vinatge picnic basket and covering every aspect of

and covering every aspect of the homecooking process from setting up a functional kitchen to nutrition market shopping to cooking

this painting hums with a charming sense of energy and vitality that is both humble and bold all at once

reindeer and eel recipes

part of its charm is imagining who might have sewn it

This robin's egg blue  Ransburg cookie jar dates to the 1930s and features a handpainted red and green floral design

The Afternoon Tea Book by Michael Smith - 1987 Edition, Second Printing Hardcover vinatge picnic basket and covering every aspect ofThis book clearly wins the "charming" award of the year. It is as civilized and enjoyable as the repast it details. Mary Maushard, The Baltimore Evening Sun, Dec 22, 1986 {HISTORY} First published in 1986, The Afternoon Tea Book traces the history of tea, its serving pieces, its blends, and its role in British culture from the days of Jane Austen through modern 20th century life. Written by British food historian Michael Smith, you might think that