The Travelling Tea Shop by Belinda Jones
Publisher: Hodder (22nd May 2014)
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Received a copy for review from the publisher, thank you!
Blurb:
A delectable tale of love, friendship and cake...
Laurie loves a challenge. Especially if it involves tea-time and travel. So when British baking treasure Pamela Lambert-Leigh needs a guide on a research trip for her new cookbook, she jumps at the chance.
The brief:
Laurie and Pamela - along with Pamela's sassy mother and stroppy daughter - will board a vintage London bus for a deliciously unusual tour of the USA's East Coast, cruising from New York to Vermont.
Their mission:
To trade recipes for home-grown classics like Victoria Sponge and Battenburg for American favourites like Red Velvet Cake and Whoopie Pie.
All the women have their secrets and heartaches to heal. As well cupcakes galore, there's also the chance for romance...
But will making Whoopie lead to love?
I have been a massive fan of Belinda Jones’s fabulous books where they are purely escapist reads. Her books are normally set in exotic locations that will definitely pull you in and promise you a book that will leave you breathless and her latest book, The Travelling Tea Shop is another book you simply can’t resist!
The book follows the story of four women on an extraordinary adventure. Laurie (if you’ve read Belinda’s previous book, Winter Wonderland, you will recognise her!) is to guide British queen of desserts, Pamela all across the east coast of USA to find the perfect recipes for every state’s speciality desserts. Like the sound of it so far? There’s more. Joining them are Pamela’s spirited mother, Gracie and her rebellious daughter, Ravenna. Four women, one out of this world food adventure.
Let me get this out once and for all. I LOVE cake-themed books and The Travelling Tea Shop is definitely one of my favourite books this year. Yes, I LOVED it. You can quote that, people. I really enjoyed reading about all the delectable cakes and desserts as well as the interesting facts about the history of each and every cake. Like, the famous Red Velvet cake was first made in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.
Right from the start, I really fell in love with the premise of the book. Really. Desserts. I adore desserts, whether it’s cake, or pies or tarts or cupcakes! I love them all and nothing makes my tummy happier than reading about these fabulous little delights! I warmed up to the characters immediately, especially the heroine, Laurie who is incredibly wonderful in every way and Gracie! I think that lady has got my heart! I admit, I really wanted to stab Ravenna at some points, but Belinda Jones allowed her to redeem herself. Thank God for that!
I liked how the plot of the book was well panned out, and there’s a map of the east coast on the first page of book, so you could easily retrace the states they have been to. From New York to Newport, Boston to Maine, you’re in for a delightful treat. There are a few unexpected twists in the book which caught me in surprise, but when a certain hunky, muscly, charming man steps into the picture, we know our girl Laurie deserves another chance at love!
The Travelling Tea Shop is a delicious tale of friendship, family, love and CAKE! Filled with gorgeous descriptions of delectable goodies, a heartstopping romance and fabulous characters, you shouldn’t miss this! Sit back with this slice of heaven and savour every morsel of it. You know you deserve something sweet in life! Bon appétit!
Rating: 9/10
Publisher: Hodder (22nd May 2014)
Amazon || Goodreads
Received a copy for review from the publisher, thank you!
Blurb:
A delectable tale of love, friendship and cake...
Laurie loves a challenge. Especially if it involves tea-time and travel. So when British baking treasure Pamela Lambert-Leigh needs a guide on a research trip for her new cookbook, she jumps at the chance.
The brief:
Laurie and Pamela - along with Pamela's sassy mother and stroppy daughter - will board a vintage London bus for a deliciously unusual tour of the USA's East Coast, cruising from New York to Vermont.
Their mission:
To trade recipes for home-grown classics like Victoria Sponge and Battenburg for American favourites like Red Velvet Cake and Whoopie Pie.
All the women have their secrets and heartaches to heal. As well cupcakes galore, there's also the chance for romance...
But will making Whoopie lead to love?
I have been a massive fan of Belinda Jones’s fabulous books where they are purely escapist reads. Her books are normally set in exotic locations that will definitely pull you in and promise you a book that will leave you breathless and her latest book, The Travelling Tea Shop is another book you simply can’t resist!
The book follows the story of four women on an extraordinary adventure. Laurie (if you’ve read Belinda’s previous book, Winter Wonderland, you will recognise her!) is to guide British queen of desserts, Pamela all across the east coast of USA to find the perfect recipes for every state’s speciality desserts. Like the sound of it so far? There’s more. Joining them are Pamela’s spirited mother, Gracie and her rebellious daughter, Ravenna. Four women, one out of this world food adventure.
Let me get this out once and for all. I LOVE cake-themed books and The Travelling Tea Shop is definitely one of my favourite books this year. Yes, I LOVED it. You can quote that, people. I really enjoyed reading about all the delectable cakes and desserts as well as the interesting facts about the history of each and every cake. Like, the famous Red Velvet cake was first made in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.
Right from the start, I really fell in love with the premise of the book. Really. Desserts. I adore desserts, whether it’s cake, or pies or tarts or cupcakes! I love them all and nothing makes my tummy happier than reading about these fabulous little delights! I warmed up to the characters immediately, especially the heroine, Laurie who is incredibly wonderful in every way and Gracie! I think that lady has got my heart! I admit, I really wanted to stab Ravenna at some points, but Belinda Jones allowed her to redeem herself. Thank God for that!
I liked how the plot of the book was well panned out, and there’s a map of the east coast on the first page of book, so you could easily retrace the states they have been to. From New York to Newport, Boston to Maine, you’re in for a delightful treat. There are a few unexpected twists in the book which caught me in surprise, but when a certain hunky, muscly, charming man steps into the picture, we know our girl Laurie deserves another chance at love!
The Travelling Tea Shop is a delicious tale of friendship, family, love and CAKE! Filled with gorgeous descriptions of delectable goodies, a heartstopping romance and fabulous characters, you shouldn’t miss this! Sit back with this slice of heaven and savour every morsel of it. You know you deserve something sweet in life! Bon appétit!
Rating: 9/10
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| Scarlett Johansson as Laurie and Tom Hardy as the hero of the book! |
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