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Sunday Morning Oolong
This past Sunday was another stunning, late summer morning and I enjoyed some special oolong out on the side deck with the goldfinches and hummingbirds.…
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Maine-Grown Blueberries
It’s that time of year here in Maine when the blueberries are picked and sold in farm stands and supermarkets from one end of the…
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A Simple Scone and Cuppa
I was thinking ahead on a Friday night and made myself some scones in anticipation of their enjoyment the following day. I should do this…
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The Big Stuff
A spectacular summer morning calls for a spectacularly, big-ass teacup! My extra-large thistle teacup from Tain Pottery in Scotland fit the bill perfectly. One needs…
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Petals From the Earth and Sea
On a gray, humid morning last week I felt the atmosphere required a smokey tea. So, I reached for the Sea Smoke seaweed tea I…
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The Colonial Colors of Independence
Today is the 244th birthday of the United State of America. The United States of America was founded in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence…
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Peonies & Key Lime Tarts: Video
I enjoyed a lovely late-afternoon treat out on the deck a week ago. When it wasn’t raining. One of my lovely tea-for-one-sets complimented the brilliant…
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A Rainy Grey Tea
During this pandemic, I’ve been working from home. It’s been different, frustrating, and wonderful all at the same time. The last 3-4 weeks have been…
