Created by a former personal chef to the royal family, this brilliant collection of delectable sweet and savory offerings will make every teatime memorable. Former royal chef Carolyn Robb brings us this delicious collection of authentic recipes drawn from her 13 years of service in the Royal House, including dishes actually served to members of the royal family. A mix of traditional and contemporary favorites , the recipes are inspired by actual settings and events, including a chocolate kitchen in a seventeenth-century palace, an unforgettable wedding at Windsor Castle, and a summer garden party hosted by the Queen. Each of the twelve chapters takes the reader behind the scenes of one of Britain's most famous palaces or castles , and recipes are themed around these stately homes, from summery recipes for garden soirées at Buckingham Palace to autumnal bakes for the shooting parties at Sandringham House, to delicious salmon dishes inspired by the royal family's winter breaks at Balmoral Castle. The signature treats, which are drawn from the author's time at these royal residences, range from an elegant tiered lemon sponge cake strewn with elderflowers to whimsically decorated gingerbread soldiers to garden herb pesto palmiers inspired by the herbs grown at Highgrove House.