Totally Teatime Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks) by Helene Siegel, Karen Gillingham
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Book Reviews of Totally Teatime Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks)
Book Review: Wonderful value for a small gift or home library addition
Summary: 4 Stars
The Totally Teatime Cookbook is an excellent value for the cost. It would be a splendid 'stocking stuffer,' hostess gift, or small 'remembrance.' As a sampler of tea time recipes, it is a nice introduction - though I would not recommend this book for those who are afternoon tea devotees, because the selections are very basic.
The attempt at wit does not quite work (and the clever and wry comments should always be a staple of a book about British cuisine.) The author seems to be trying to laugh at American insular ways, but it is a bit too 'folksy' to be funny.
The sampling of recipes is a nice introduction to afternoon tea (though I would shudder to think anyone would accept the author's suggestion of allowing the substitution of sparkling water or lemonade for tea - is nothing sacred?) :) The sandwich selection is small but very inexpensive and quick to prepare. Baking selections, including several varieties of scones, are more diverse and should satisfy those with a love for the art.
This is by no means a book for the tea afficianado, but I have given it a four star rating because it is a very good value.
Book Review: Nice Addition to the Cookbook Selection
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is cute and has quite a few recipes, and so far the recipes I've tried have been good. What is preventing me from giving it 5 starts is there seemed to be a lot of recipes for sweets in this book, and I would have liked to see more variety in the recipes, or more tea sandwhich recipes.Book Review: Good book
Summary: 4 Stars
Good book if you want to or enjoy tea parties. It is a pretty neat little book. However it is not a full size book, it it more like pocket sized because it is shaped like the teapot.Book Review: nice little book
Summary: 4 Stars
this book has some tastie sone recipes in it.I have been using it so much some of the recipes i now know by heart.Book Review: Gift basket filler
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this as a gift for a friend who loves to bake. It's a small book with no illustrations but the recipes are easy and delicious!I only wish it had some pictures(I am just more visual) to have in my mind what the end product will look like. It's a great gift or a reference book for when you feel like making some snacks for tea parties or an evening get together.