Delices

While I was curiously surveying the various parts of this northern "Delices," and marvelling at the choice of two crows who were slowly walking over the unwholesome ground, instead of making all possible use of the black wings with which Providence had gifted them, I perceived two men on horseback wind round from the back part of the building and proceed in a brisk trot down the avenue.

Pelham — Volume 05 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

While I was curiously surveying the various parts of this northern "Delices," and marvelling at the choice of two crows who were slowly walking over the unwholesome ground, instead of making all possible use of the black wings with which Providence had gifted them,

Pelham — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

Still held today in the posh Palm Court, the Langham's afternoon tea remains quite the fete with complimentary champagne, cakes inspired by famous jewels (Delices de Cartier, anyone?), hibiscus and rose tea and a resident pianist tickling the ivories while guests nibble away on scones and clotted cream.

Pam Grout: Best London Hotels for Oh-So-British Tea Pam Grout 2010

Still held today in the posh Palm Court, the Langham's afternoon tea remains quite the fete with complimentary champagne, cakes inspired by famous jewels (Delices de Cartier, anyone?), hibiscus and rose tea and a resident pianist tickling the ivories while guests nibble away on scones and clotted cream.

Pam Grout: Best London Hotels for Oh-So-British Tea Pam Grout 2010

Still held today in the posh Palm Court, the Langham's afternoon tea remains quite the fete with complimentary champagne, cakes inspired by famous jewels (Delices de Cartier, anyone?), hibiscus and rose tea and a resident pianist tickling the ivories while guests nibble away on scones and clotted cream.

Pam Grout: Best London Hotels for Oh-So-British Tea Pam Grout 2010

Still held today in the posh Palm Court, the Langham's afternoon tea remains quite the fete with complimentary champagne, cakes inspired by famous jewels (Delices de Cartier, anyone?), hibiscus and rose tea and a resident pianist tickling the ivories while guests nibble away on scones and clotted cream.

Pam Grout: Best London Hotels for Oh-So-British Tea Pam Grout 2010

Nicolas de Bonnefons, Les Delices de la campagne 1679, p.

Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

Nicolas de Bonnefons, Les Delices de la campagne 1654, p.

Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

In the Jardinier Bonnefons emphasizes production and preservation; in the Delices, preparation and consumption.

Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

Nicolas de Bonnefons, Les Delices de la campagne 1679, p.

Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983