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Author: Kim Waller
Publisher: Hearst
Published: 2014-02-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781618371348
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"An elegant guide to a timeless beverage... Explore the many joys of teatime with 'Victoria's' recipes for sublime teas and classic treats, charming party suggestions, and ideas for building an exquisite collection of cups, saucers, and teapots. It's all served up with stunning photographs that pay homage to a gracious ritual." -- page 4 of cover.
Author: Jordan Marxer
Publisher: Victoria
Published: 2020-04-07
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781940772745
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The ages-old tapestry of taking tea is woven with a prismatic palette of threads, from the golden strands of tradition and the silver cords of friendship to the rainbow ribbons of taste bud-tempting refreshments and the brightly hued filaments of an elegantly set table."--Publisher's website.
Author: Victoria H. Edwards
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-08-31
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 161212786X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBe happy, healthy, and beautiful! Victoria Edwards offers the most comprehensive aromatherapy guide available, with hundreds of recipes for beauty, health, and physical and emotional well-being. Edwards guides you through making perfumes, bath and massage oils, aphrodisiacs, and health care supplements. Learn about the properties of essential and carrier oils, and master classic recipes for healing and relaxation. You’ll soon be creating customized blends for you and your friends that promote tranquility and strength.
Author: Victoria Maizes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-02-05
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 1451645473
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical advice covering contraception, nutrition, diet, and exercise to increase optimal fertility. Includes information for both males and females and ways for them to curtail environmental factors and stress -- Source other than Library of Congress.
Author: Jane Pettigrew
Publisher: National Trust Books
Published: 2006-02
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9781905400300
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTea is an international drink, both in terms of its origins and popularity, and has a colorful and fascinating story to tell. This handsome illustrated reference is a guide to all the major varieties of tea--favorites such as Darjeeling, Assam, and Earl Grey, as well as the more acquired tastes of Lapsang Souchong, Keemun, and Nilgiri. The main part of the book is a directory of teas grouped by country of production, and subdivided by region, then by tea type. There is a brief introduction to each tea-producing area, accompanied by maps for each. The countries covered are China, Japan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Georgia, Kenya, and Malawi. Each individual tea is illustrated by close-up photography of the dry leaf, wet leaf and infusion, with an accompanying description of characteristics and brewing tips to enjoy the variety at its best.
Author: Babette Donaldson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-04-11
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 144057460X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to the world's teas and their healing qualities! A relaxing cup of tea is a soothing way to improve your health, lighten your mood, increase your metabolism, or boost your energy. Tea has so many health benefits, from preventing cardiovascular disease to burning calories, it's no wonder so many people are choosing this classic beverage over coffee and carbonated soft drinks. If you'd like to experience the benefits and healing properties of drinking tea, here's all you need to know about: The many different types of tea, including green, black, white, oolong, and pu'erh teas. Herbal teas, kombucha, and other infusions. The use of tea as medicine throughout history. Buying and brewing the most healthful teas. Developing your own de-stressing tea traditions. Using tea in cooking and creating natural beauty products. With essential advice on brewing the perfect cup and storing your tea, The Everything Healthy Tea Book will be your go-to reference for all things tea!
Author: Sarah McCartney
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 2021-10-05
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 0711242194
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'An authoritative guide from two experts who really know their way around scent' – FUNMI FETTO The Perfume Companion is a beautifully illustrated compendium of almost 500 recommended scents, designed to help you pick out your next favourite fragrance. Perfumes have the power to evoke treasured memories, make us feel fabulous and help us express our best self. But with so many out there, how do you choose something new? When the scents in the perfume shop are merging into one aromatic haze, how do you remain focused? And if your favourite scent goes out of stock, how do you replace it? The Perfume Companion is here to help. Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven deliver a host of scents for you to try – including bargain finds and luxury treasures, iconic stalwarts and indie newcomers, the lightest florals and the deepest leathers. With insider information about how perfumes are really made, discover hundreds of new fragrances and find the scents to share your own memories with. This is the perfect companion for your scented adventures.
Author: Mandy Kirkby
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 2011-09-20
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 0345532864
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.” Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.
Author: Jane Pettigrew
Publisher: Running Press
Published: 2004-09-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762421503
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe—some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand. This comprehensive, authoritative guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of a variety of tea leaves and herbs, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea so its aromas last, brew it properly for fullest enjoyment, and appreciate the many nuances of flavor to be found in this extraordinary drink.
Author: Hoffman Media
Publisher:
Published: 2011-10-28
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780983598404
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis elegant hardcover book -- back by popular demand in a new updated edition-- features the ultimate collection of recipes for any tea lover. With recipes for more than 100 savory and sweet scones and their accompaniments, this book is the perfect companion to an afternoon cup of tea.
