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Cups of History
The power of Instagram advertising provided me the name of a tea company in Charleston, South Carolina that I was not aware of it. Oliver Pluff & Co. offers teas, toddies, wassails, coffee, and cacao. What sets them apart from other tea brands is that the teas they procure are from the same origins as
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Tea on the Trail
I took my tea out on the snowshoe trail this morning. I was surprised there was that much snow, so it provided a terrific cardio workout. This Asobu mug kept my Yorkshire Gold tea nice and hot on this chilly day. Fresh air and nature for the soul. “Tea is best when enjoyed in pleasant
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National Shortbread Day
Happy National Shortbread Day! As luck would have it, I was gifted with multiple boxes of shortbread over the holidays. So I have a nice selection to choose from to honor the “holiday”. Walker’s Shortbread from Scotland is by far the best out there. Readily available in the U.S., it’s an easy and tasty gift
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Festive Work Treat
When one makes scones on a Sunday, it means a lovely teatime break on a Monday at the home office. I discovered a box of scone mix that I purchased for the fall season that slipped behind some other baking items. It’s still pumpkin season, right? This wonderful Pumpkin Spice Scone Mix from King Arthur
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Break Out the Christmas
Thanksgiving was 3 days ago, so it’s safe to break out all the Christmas stuff, right? My late mother was a housewife and a piano teacher. My two late sisters and I learned how to play piano from the best. However, she never allowed us to play Christmas music on the piano in the house
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Shades of Pink
The weather in Maine this Labor Day weekend was spectacular! No rain, light winds, warm/hot temperatures and loads of sunshine. Absolutely no complaints for this last unofficial weekend of summer. I enjoyed tea out on the deck every morning, but this morning I chose items with a touch of pink or lavender…or dusty rose. Even
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Just Summer
As we near the Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end of summer, I’m trying to take advantage of those nice days outside on the deck when I can. Adorable mini Lemon-blueberry scones and some strong Fortnum Mason tea bring a bold taste to my latest sitting. Some cut mini hydrangeas lend a lighter flare.
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Last Weekend of July
July has been a very muggy, stuffy month. It finally broke yesterday and the air is spectacular! I made a pot of Fortmason tea, grabbed my vintage Cornishware teacup, cut some wee blooms from the garden, and placed it all on my Norman Rockwell “Summer” tray. Click to view larger photos. Let’s keep this summer
Tea Time With Heidi 