For every book we discuss here I will try to come up with a recipe that can be paired with it. It's just something fun to get everyone in the right mood!
Since we're reading a British novel this week, I thought maybe we might all enjoy pairing it with some British fare:
I always love to have a nice cup of tea when I'm reading, so here are the directions for a traditional afternoon tea.
Tea is traditionally taken between 3 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The meal usually starts with a selection of very thin sandwiches: think cucumber, egg or tuna. This is often followed by scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream and a selection of cakes.
And of couse, there is tea. Served from a teapot, the brewing of the tea is very important. First, rinse your teapot with warm water. Next, brings a kettle of water to boil and pour it over the tea leaves, letting it steep for three to five minutes. If using loose tea the rule is one heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup of water, plus one "for the pot."
Why not have a "tea party" to discuss the book with your friends and then post your thoughts here on my blog?
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