Bøger af David Woodfine

Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to make a meaningful occasion extra special. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, Easter, or even Halloween: the list is endless. To make any gathering a success, the host must create the right atmosphere; an afternoon tea party is no exception. Written by Dr. David Woodfine, the retired High Steward to Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, and a former butler and host to royals and celebrities, this book delightfully explains and illustrates how to properly host the perfect afternoon tea. With tips and facts about this quintessentially British tradition, Join Me for Afternoon Tea is a must-have for tea lovers of all ages.

Table manners are not a natural attribute and need to be acquired. Like all training, it is best to do by example as a child is more likely to copy the behaviour of adults rather than by listening to them. Written by Dr. David Woodfine, the retired High Steward to Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, and a former butler and host to royals and celebrities, this book shares a few helpful pointers with illustrations to remind adults (and perhaps teach you something new) and to educate children on the ABCs of dining etiquette.

From Kitchen to High Table, is a collection of David's recipes and details about British formal dining etiquette. The High Table, in a College setting, is usually situated on the stage or on a raised platform in the main dining hall. Seated at this table during a formal affair are the Principal of the College (similar to a university president in the United States), its tutors (in the United States this would be the professors or teachers), distinguished guests, and visiting dignitaries. The responsibility for this formal event, from what happens in the kitchen to what happens at the High Table, belongs to the High Steward. This sophisticated choreography of preparation, oversight, and follow-through is David Woodfine's forte. This book contains many valued traditional dishes, sitting comfortably alongside their more modern counterparts that now excite the palate. It will be a useful and informative addition to the domestic kitchen, and a great contribution to the cookery books in the kitchen office, where it will be referred to frequently for both recipes and inspiration.