Please indulge me on this post, it might seem that I am gushing but I hand on heart love this book! It has everything for me. I absolutely love vintage and the idea of a book that is a guide to hosting the perfect vintage tea party well……
Here is the front cover:
It is divided into 5 sections:
Introduction and Inspiration behind the book.
Which has examples of invites and ideas on sourcing the props.
Brunch
Which promises to have all the gorgeous recipes for a morning tea party fit for a Queen. I actually think this would also be a fab idea for a meet up of mums, for a natter and indulge after dropping the children off at school too!
Afternoon
I’m trying not to give too much away and just tease you with the contents. But just could not help myself with this illustration….so beautiful! Lots of recipes and decorative ideas in this section.
Evening
Eye catching displays…oodles of decadence in this section, it’s all about the glamour. I could not resist these bloody mary shots…they are yum. Need to find me some of those gorgeous shot glasses though.
Style
Your make-up, outfit and hair are covered here, even your fella! There are also thank you notes for you to scan and use.
So this is packed with recipes for food and drinks, decorating ideas and so much more, I can’t recommend this book enough. It is a must for all vintage lovers. I give in a 5/5 and think it would make a great present if you knew someone who loved to cook and give parties whether they liked vintage or not.
Coddled Eggs
There are so many recipes to try in the Vintage Tea Party book …but this really stood out for me. I worked in a shop in the late 1980’s that sold egg coddlers. I honestly can’t remember ever selling one in the on and off 10 years I worked there.
I am including this post as my Magpie Monday post for next week as well. I have hunted high and low for egg coddlers, in the end purchased these:
They match the ones they used in the book 🙂 which makes me very happy!
I’ve always wanted an excuse to buy some. They bring back such happy memories of my time at The House of Ashley Peake – sounds posh doesn’t it!!
However my cupboards are on a strictly one in one out policy at the moment but I managed to squeeze these in without anyone seeing ;).
Royal Worcester 2.95 for the pair- what a bargain!! I followed the recipe on page 37 – please note that according to the book the simple rule is ‘if it goes with eggs coddle it’!!
I made two of the suggested fillings for the coddled eggs, a smoked salmon and chive and feta and caper egg, both were delicious.
Go buy this book…you can purchase it in books shops, I have seen it in lots of places now and also Amazon…here.
Thank you for reading
The Ana Mum Diary x
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This is not a sponsored post, I was not paid in order to review the book. I in fact won the book in a competition on twitter with the publisher, Octopus Books.
Aha, there should be a prize for the earliest Magpie Monday submission of the week!
I’ve always wondered what coddled eggs are like – are they like poached eggs, or more firm?
Gorgeous book – that’s going on my Xmas list. Thanks for the review x
At last a prize for something LOL x
I think it depends on the length of time you coddle 😉 Mine were quite firm, but I would do them for less time next time, as I prefer soft poached egg.
The book is my absolute favourite at the moment…I LOVE it!!
As I said, ‘I need that book!’ 😉
Thank you so much for such a heart felt blog! Makes me smile very much! Its Angel here (the Author) and my mission this year is to bring coddling back.. I somewhere sing that when I say it! Lots of Love Angel Xx
ps – 8 mins for codding…
That book looks marvellous! I love your egg coddlers too – such sweet birdies!
Hiya and thank you so much for commenting on my post as it means I have discovered your lovely blog.
It sounds like a great book, I will investigate.
PS I didn’t even know that egg coddlers existed! (though I have made coddled eggs before)
What a lovely thing to say!
I have really not done this book justice…it’s gorgeous!
I think they are a bit of a lost way of cooking eggs…not sure I would have ever discovered them if it hadn’t worked at The House of Ashley Peake!
Let’s hope now there is this book there is a coddling revolution LOL x
Always on the lookout for beautiful books, I am def off to buy this one. Coddled eggs ! Never heard of them, I am intrigued.
Great post sweetie xx
I always wondered what coddled eggs were! You know me and birds, so I LOVE your coddlers.
Great review of the Vintage Tea Party – I think I am the only person left who hasn’t got it. It’s going straight on my Amazon wish list, where hopefully it won’t stay too long! Thanks for linking up to Magpie Monday. xx
I’ve seen this book on Amazon so it was great to get a chance to ‘see’ inside it.
Coddled eggs sounds so wrong but perhaps I should give them a chance 🙂
Interesting book review and sounds fabulous.
I like your egg things and yes they tend to be cheap when you think how much they would be new.
My finds are over at http://gigglingatitall.blogspot.com
Oooh, that book looks lovely! I’ll have to check it out! x
I actually bought this book after seeing it in a magazine. I just love it, and am using ideas for a friends baby shower next sunday , the theme being, traditional british tea party!! I am also a hairdresser so have put the book on my magazine table so clients can have a peek and hopefully purchase it after looking! definitely a great christmas present for any girly ! x
I totally agree, perfect present. I have it on my coffee table now. Its still my favourite!!
Thanks so much for your comment really appreciate it x