Most of the goodies I received as gifts for Christmas have already been consumed because I have absolutely no restraint. However, the lovely homemade jams my friend back in New York sends me are always a preserved treat I can linger with and savour later in the year. Okay, so it’s only a week after… Continue reading Holiday Jam
Category: Holiday
Christmas Cups
Just three short days after our Thanksgiving holiday, the Christmas season is in full swing. I love this time of year for many reasons, but it's also wonderful to visit my old friends in the tea cabinet. This beauty was a gift from my niece. It's a Pfaltzgraff teacup and saucer from the Winterberry collection… Continue reading Christmas Cups
More Tea and Truffles!
I love my friend Deb back in NY, and it’s not just because she sends me such yummy things, but that she thinks enough of me to take the time to do it. I’m not worthy, but OH, do I enjoy the goodies. As a single woman in my 30’s back in NY, Deb and… Continue reading More Tea and Truffles!
Shortbread Day
I’d be remiss if I did not recognize National Shortbread Day today! Walkers is the best in my opinion. At least they were today with some Yorkshire tea in my beautiful new (used) Burleigh tea cup.
Tea With Ducks
On this final day of 2021, the weather Gods were smiling with sunny, warm temperatures. After a brisk, but clumsy walk in the snow in the woods, I settled down on the back deck sitting in the sun with my friends the ducks! For some reason this winter, the ducks have gathered en mass along… Continue reading Tea With Ducks