Download or read book Five-O'-Clock Tea written by Mary L. Allen and published by Jeppestown Press. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1887, Mrs Allen's fine compendium of recipes for traditional English afternoon or high tea remains unsurpassed. This book contains directions for making over 80 classic Victorian afternoon delicacies, from richly fruited currant buns and golden, buttery shortbread, to fragrant gingerbread and light sponge cakes.