Once upon a time in New York City, there were two sisters. Their father was a spinner of tales, always armed with a freshly brewed mug of English Breakfast Tea.
Their mother was a seamstress who loved to be out and about, and together, they would take the sisters to afternoon tea wherever it was served. The sisters learned at a very early age that tea was more than a beverage – it was an even to be shared and protected. Tea was a sacred experience, whether at a hotel or at a home; it was a time to connect, share your thoughts and drams, and escape for a spell.
And that is how Alice’s Tea Cup came to be…
Ahhh….. Alice’s Tea Cup is memories of May…. I was here with several wonderful book bloggers and the amazing Adriana Trigiani during BEA. At that time this book was not out yet, but we were each promised to have the book sent to us once they had it ready. You can imagine my SSQQUUUEEEE level when it arrived at my home recently. What a treasure!
Filled with gorgeous pictures and recipes of cookies, muffins, scones, frosting and more… I literally drooled over the pages and remember the mouth-watering treats that we were served that day. Authors Haley and Lauren show us how to celebrate with tea and festival foods, not only the delicious treats but also soups and salads that I can not wait to serve in my own home.
My only regret with this book…. the pictures were not scratch and sniff. 😉
This is a lovely gift book that I am beyond thrilled to own not only this treasured book… but the memories it holds for me inside the pages.
Book Journey has updated the 2010 reading map to include Alice’s Tea Cup
Thank you thank you thank you to Harper Collins
and of course to Adriana Trigiana who was the reason I experienced the amazing Alice’s Tea Cup!
Book Journey 
That looks like it was so much fun and what great memories you have. I think this book looks like I must have it! I love tea and goodies. This book does look like a great treasure! Going to put it on the wish list now!
Beth it is a gorgeous book filled with recipes that I am just thrilled to dig into! 😀
Love, love, love this cookbook! 🙂 Just took the banana cupcakes out of the oven.
Oh yum Julie!!! I am looking that one up in the book now! 🙂
I’m excited about the book too!!
I seen it in your pile of books Kathy and I thought “YAY!!! We are all going to be able to make our own delicious treats and talk about this book and Alice’s Tea Cup!” 😛
Very cool! I hope to go to BEA someday. 🙂
Alyce that would be so wonderful – I would love to meet you!
Mmm, scones! And clotted cream! 😀
LOVE scones that just melt in your mouth! 😀
The book sounds absolutely delicious.
So good Carol – I can’t even explain how gorgeous the pictures are!
Umm I want this cookbook-those scones look so wonderful.
Esme you would be a baking fool with this book… I can imagine your counters covered with goodies! 😀
Oh, I LOVE scones, and shops that feature lovely pastries and tea.
I would love to visit Alice’s Tea Cup in NY, but until then, we have a lovely Victorian shop in a neighboring village that serves delicious “high teas” that present all things delectable.
Laurel your shop sounds wonderful – if I ever get to go your direction lets meet there and have tea 🙂
I love that photo of everyone and this book sounds heavenly!
I may have to take it to the cabin this weekend Staci and bake something out of it – it sounds like a wonderful thing to do and enjoy while I write. 😀
I LOVE Alice’s Tea Cup 🙂 It’s such a great place to go and have a pot of tea with friends (and their pumpkin scones are amazing!) I feel lucky to live nearby!
You are lucky to live close! Jealous!!! I want to go back!