You will notice that all of the recipes that accompany each menu in this book contain a list of “special equipment” required to prepare each food item. We want you to read the equipment list before you start cooking. Because foods for Afternoon Tea are somewhat specialized, we have assembled a “master list” of kitchen equipment that should enable you to prepare almost any recipe in this book. Of course you will not need to purchase every item on this list. If you never plan to bake madeleines, do not buy a madeleine pan. And you can certainly add the more specialized items over time. We also assume that you will already own much of the kitchen equipment in this inventory.
Pots and Pans:
Small saucepan, medium sized saucepan, large saucepan or Dutch oven, large stockpot, cast iron skillet
Electric Appliances:
Hand-held electric mixer, food processor, standing electric mixer, immersion blender, microwave oven, can opener
Kitchen Gadgets and Equipment:
Spice grinder, food chopper, rubber spatula, whisk, wooden spoon, citrus juicer, citrus grater, citrus zester, cheese and vegetable grater, sieve, colander, cutting board, large knife, serrated knife, paring knife, measuring spoons, cooking thermometer, one quart gelatin mold, cloth tea towels, candy molds (rose and leaf shapes).
Bowls and Measuring Cups:
Large, medium sized and small mixing bowls, smaller bowls, half-gallon glass measuring cup, one quart glass measuring cup, one pint glass measuring cup, measuring cups for dry ingredients
Baking Equipment:
Rolling pin, pastry blender, flour sifter or large sieve, cookie cutters in a variety of shapes (heart, egg, shamrock, star, Christmas tree, flower, etc.,) pastry bag with a variety of tips, (star, etc.,) cheesecloth, cookie press (lily of the valley, Christmas motifs, seasonal images, etc.), crumpet rings.
Specialized Pans for Baking:
Cookie sheets (at least two), nine-inch pie pan, eight-inch cake pan, nine-inch cake pans (at least three,) angel food cake pan, Bundt pan, 9” x 5” loaf pan, three 8” x 4” loaf pans (aluminum is okay,) jellyroll pan, madeleine (mini shell shaped cakes) pan, 13” x 9” baking pan, muffin pan, mini tart pan, nine-inch spring form pan, ten-inch spring form pan, sandbakkelser (Swedish sand tart) molds, kransekake (Norwegian ring cake) molds
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THE TEA BOOK
The Road Back to Civilization
A Brief History of Tea
Philosophy of Tea
Harmony
Humility
Respect
Creativity
Guidelines for the Host/Hostess
Gathering and Greeting
Sharing Stories
Sharing Food
Sending the Guests Home
Respect your Hostess/Host
Bring a Gift if You Wish
Practice Humility
Monitor Your Conversation
Arrive With a Grateful Attitude
Help if Help is Needed
Do Not Criticize
Leave Gracefully
Send a Thank you Note
A Checklist for Planning a Tea Party
Teas of the World and How to Make Tea
A Sampling of Teas
Herbal Teas and Tisanes
How to Make Tea
Making Iced Tea
Tea Concentrate
Brewing Tea for a Crowd
Tea Kettle
Tea Pot
Tea Cozy
Teacups
Plates
Silverware
Teacart
Tea Strainer
Tea Infuser
Three-Tiered Server
Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl
Cake Pedestal
Trifle Bowl
Jam Pots
Serving Dishes, Platters, and Trays
Silver Tea Set or Silver Tray
Linens
Kitchen Equipment for Food Preparation
Sandwiches and Savories
Savory Spreads and Dips
Scones and Tea Breads
Afternoon Tea and the Four Seasons
A Spring Tea
An Outdoor Summer Tea
A Winter Afternoon Tea
An Autumn Afternoon Tea
January:A Japanese New Year’s Tea
February:Valentine’s Day Tea
March:A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea
April:An Easter Tea
May:Mother’s day Tea
June:A Wedding Reception Tea
July:A Picnic Tea
AUGUST:A FAMILY REUNION TEA
A North American Family Reunion Tea
An Eastern Mediterranean Family Reunion Tea
A Kosher Family Reunion Tea
A Scandinavian Family Reunion Tea
September:An Ozark Farm Harvest Tea
October:A Tea to Honor Our Ancestors(Dia de los Muertos)
November:A Post Thanksgiving Tea
December: A Christmas Tea
In Defense of Fruitcake:Fruitcakes and Candied Fruit
A Chinese Dim Sum Tea
A Portuguese Tea
A Classic British Afternoon Tea
An Indian Chai Party
A California Tea
A Hawaiian Tea
An Italian Tea
An American Southern Tea
A Russian Tea
A French Afternoon Tea
A Kosher Teawith Traditional Jewish Foods
Afternoon Tea for Special Occasions
An Afternoon Tea for Children
A Tea for Our Elders
A Honey Bee Tea in the Garden
An Urban Tea on the Go
Tea for One
Afternoon Tea For a Large Group
A Vegan Tea
A Rose Tea