cover image Afternoon Tea at the Cutter & Squidge Bakery: Delicious Recipes for Dream Cakes, Biskies, Savouries & More

Afternoon Tea at the Cutter & Squidge Bakery: Delicious Recipes for Dream Cakes, Biskies, Savouries & More

Annabel Lui and Emily Lui. Ryland Peters & Small, $19.95 (176p) ISBN 978-1-78879-158-8

In this mouthwatering array of recipes, the Lui sisters highlight creations from their London bakery and tea house Cutter & Squidge. They offer more than 60 recipes utilizing only natural colors and flavorings with vegan and gluten-free options suitable for all skill levels, derived from both their Asian heritage and from British and French classics. Organizing their recipes by tea-themed parties, the sisters share recipes for basics including sponges, chocolate cake, buttercreams, custards, jams, as well as some savory dishes. Flavorsome cheese clouds, salted caramel brownies, and a luscious blueberry and lemon cheesecake dream cake are highlights from their Signature Afternoon Tea menu. Rose zucchini tartlets (Fantasy Afternoon Tea) and their raspberry ripple layer cake (Classic British Afternoon Tea) are exquisite. They also include recipes for raspberry ripple layer cake (Classic British), rose zucchini tartlets (Fantasy Afternoon), and vegan curry puffs and mini vegetable spring rolls (The Orient) along with suggested pairings for Mother’s Day and kid favorites. For those who enjoy afternoon entertaining, this glorious collection will not disappoint. [em](Oct.) [/em]