Tea at the Unicorn Wine Guild

This week marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. What a perfect time for a Jane Austen celebratory tea. “Pride and Prejudice” is downloadable for free from Parade magazine and Amazon. Invite your friends for an afternoon of discussion and enjoyment. Discuss the book or watch the movie while you enjoy refreshments. You might even want to dress in period costume and read portions of the book in review. Tea Party Girl describes the setting for the tea party and gives recipe ideas. Food TV has a great collection of recipes. Even Pinterest has a collection of wonderful ideas for a “Pride and Prejudice” tea party. Jane Austen is celebrated at Jane Austen.org with free online copies of her books, a virtual tour of the settings of her books and information on the fashions of the time. Jane Austen died at the age of 41, before afternoon tea became fashionable. I’m sure, however, she would have enjoyed the tradition. While time may be too short to actually get the invitations, the costumes, the setting ready for a tea this week, there is time to fix a cuppa,and maybe a scone, find a cozy couch and lap robe (maybe even a lap cat, too) and begin reading “Pride and Prejudice.” Let yourself drift back in time and enjoy one of the most famous regency writers ever.

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Tags: afternoon tea, book, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, regency