Eric Lanlard's Afternoon Tea

Master patissier Eric Lanlard returns with another book crammed with deliciously achievable recipes, this time to teach you the skills and tricks to making the perfect afternoon tea. With 90 recipes for sweet and savory afternoon tea treats, this book contains all the cakes, pastries, tarts and biscuits you could wish for, from porcini and maple bacon eclairs to pistachio and rose water scones. In addition there are six themed menus, made from key recipes in the book, so that you can offer the perfect combination of flavors for your afternoon tea. Whether you're throwing a lavish tea party for friends or are simply looking for that perfect scone recipe, this is the must-have afternoon tea recipe book.

Master pâtissier and twice winner of the prestigious Continental Pâtissier of the Year at the British Baking Awards, Eric Lanlard has earned himself an international reputation for superlative baked creations for an impressive A-list clientele, including Madonna and Sir Elton John. Having trained in France, Eric moved to London where he ran the patisserie business for Albert and Michel Roux. He stayed there for five years before launching his own business, Cake Boy: a destination cafe, cake emporium and cookery school based in London.