If Teapots Could Talk

“One of the traditions in my home includes hosting a tea party three times a year. We started with women and afternoons and have now converted the men into joining us and we get together early evening. We all dress up and it is so much fun! If Teapots Could Talk has now become part of that tradition as I use it for each occasion. It is a delightful read and the crumpet recipe is the best I have ever come across.”

—N. Ross/New York City, NY

“I bought the book If Teapots Could Talk as a gift for a friend of mine. When I started reading it however, I knew I couldn't let it go. So I ordered another one for her and several other friends of mine that I know will also enjoy it as much as I do. We are all grandmothers, mothers ourselves so we totally relate to Muriel Moffat's story.”

—A. Denning/Portland, OR

“Like the author, I too have been going to the Empress for many years and have been waiting for a cookbook of their tea service forever. Thank you for finally doing one! The story and the recipes bring me instantly back to the Empress even when I can't get there physically.”

—M. Whittaker/Kamloops, ON

“My friend let me borrow her copy back in April when my group (Newcomers Club of Salt Lake City) was putting on “High Tea” which I hosted here in my home. It was a lovely affair—everyone came not only dressed up, but also wearing hats and gloves—and most of the food was right out of your little book. Several of the ladies had been to the Empress for high tea over the years, myself included. Our event was so successful that, by popular demand, we are repeating it this coming April. Oh, and one more thing, we also had a reading from the text at the beginning of the book which everyone enjoyed. Thank you for this bit of a gem.”

—C. Petry/Salt Lake City, UT

“Thank you so much for my order of If Teapots Could Talk. It arrived in Saturday's mail. I read it through immediately. Very delightful and full of history. I brought my copy into work this morning and shared. Everyone loved it and ordered it too. I was not aware of the “Walk About Tour” of the Empress until I read the book. Now I want to make another trip just to do the tour and tea. The recipes are great. Just reading the book and recipes, I was placed back in The Tea Lobby. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!”

—L. Clark/Vancouver, WA

“I would like you to pass on my sincere appreciation and thanks to Muriel Moffat for writing such a lovely story. If Teapots Could Talk reminded me of days gone by of my own fond memories. I have also tried most of the recipes and they are wonderful!”

—J. Rogers/Oregon, WA