Royal teas - Mark Flanagan

There is no more quintessentially British tradition than afternoon tea, and nowhere is that tradition taken
more seriously than at Buckingham Palace, where
30,000 afternoon teas are served every year at the
summer Garden Parties. Inspired by this British institution, and following on from the success of A Royal Cookbook, Mark Flanagan, the Royal Chef, shares here his favourite tea-time
treats. Recipes and clear instruction will guide you
through making pastries and savouries, biscuits and
show-stopping cakes, from a springtime picnic to a
festive Christmas tea, all with the royal touch. This elegant recipe book also tells the story of the
local and seasonal ingredients used by Mark Flanagan,
such as the deliciously syrupy jam made from the
mulberry trees of Buckingham Palace gardens, and the
bee hives that keep the Royal Household in honey all
year round.