The Larkin Tea Cookbook

The best recipes for a cup of tea.

CORONATION CHICKEN – FIT FOR A MONARCH

By Judy Larkin | May 6, 2023

Coronation chicken was introduced at a luncheon during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It is a dish of diced chicken with a creamy sauce and touch of…

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COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

By Judy Larkin | May 4, 2023

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP I like to start with a cold vegetable soup as part of an afternoon tea menu.  It is always fun to serve the soup in a teacup…

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The Benefits of Green Tea Over Rice and How to Make It

By William Larkin | Apr 7, 2023

Green tea over rice is a comforting food made of steamed rice and rich green tea. The dish originates from Japan, and is widely popular for its countless health benefits.…

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A meat with vegetables dish

BOLIVIAN PICANA

By William Larkin | Dec 24, 2022

Submitted by Maria Larkin (Our Daughter-in-Law) In La Paz, Bolivia, the family gathers to eat Picana on Christmas eve.  We usually eat before heading to midnight mass.  The stew contains…

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A mini cake on a plate

LENA PRICE’S WELSH CAKES

By Judy Larkin | Dec 24, 2022

Submitted by Bernie Cross, Lena’s grandson Welsh cakes have been a staple of the Welsh culture since the mid-19th century. In the Welsh language they are called “cage bach” or…

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peach tea bread

PEACHES: PERFECT FOR AFTERNOON TEA

By Judy Larkin | Aug 7, 2022

Peach tea bread and scones made with peaches are perfect at any time of the day but are a tasty addition to any afternoon tea menu. Heavenly Peach Bread Ingredients:…

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peach pie

OLD FASHIONED PEACH PIE

By Judy Larkin | Aug 7, 2022

Old-fashioned double-crust pie made with fresh peaches and simple ingredients.  What could be better during the summer peach season? (This is one my mother-in-law’s recipes.) Ingredients: 1 package of pastry…

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peach iced tea

PEACH FLAVORED ICED TEAS

By Judy Larkin | Aug 7, 2022

SIMPLY PEACHY 1-quart fresh water 6 heaping teaspoons tea* 1 large peach (do not peel) ½ lemon 4 tablespoons sugar or sweetener Boil water and make tea.  Meanwhile, cut peach…

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strawberry cake

A Perfect Summertime Cake

By Judy Larkin | Jul 31, 2022

We had a much-needed rainy afternoon here and it cooled down the temperatures so that it was possible to even think about turning on the oven to bake a cake.…

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