Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Carol Mark is a certified tea sommelier who is an author and she has written The Best of Tea Drink & Food with recipes incorporating tea as a component ingredient in cooking ranging from tea eggs, tea salt encrusted fish and tea infused cocktails. Her second book A Modern Afternoon Tea inspired by Downton Abbey brings the tradition of afternoon tea into the modern age.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Her latest book, A Modern Afternoon Tea inspired by Downton Abbey brings a modern twist to preparing a one stop afternoon tea gathering whether for a special event or just to connect with friends over a cup of tea.
Like so many fans of afternoon tea, we can sometimes be overwhelmed by what we need to create a special afternoon tea without fuss. Carol presents a complete repertoire of what is needed for a complete afternoon tea including tea cocktails. So the reader can make the complete afternoon tea of recipes or just select two or three items knowing it will be a success. Traditional recipes such as scones marry with modern recipes of date and orange on brown bread or a banana chocolate loaf with a jug of warm chocolate sauce.
Afternoon tea has reminded the importance of taking time in a time honored ritual to connect over tea especially in a hectic world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always test my recipes before launching and always finding ways for improvement on pairing, taste, aroma and mouth feel.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Cookbooks I have collected for the past few decades have influenced me but it is mainly smaller publications such as family recipes tried and true reflecting the love of food connecting through time that have influenced me the most.
Also, my childhood books by Beatrice Potter and the C.S. Lewis books on Narnia and the lovely descriptions of tea by a warm fireplace evoke wonderful memories.
What are you working on now?
A new collaboration with a chef on amazing recipes on Drink & Tea.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth and a love of food and tea.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay true to yourself. It is hard work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
Le Cookie by Mickael Benichou
What’s next for you as a writer?
More adventures in the world of tea and food.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
No matter your age, the book brings you such enjoyment.
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