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Biscotti & Tea
I have never made biscotti before, but this fantastic recipe from The Monday Box blog for Cinnamon Red Hot Biscotti Cookies peaked my interest to give it a shot. I already had cinnamon imperials in my pantry from some Christmas cookie recipes, so this was perfect. The dough was quite wet and heavy and tricky
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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
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Strawberry Shortcake
Today is America’s birthday. The birth of a nation, and the “American experiment” as many call it. We’re still a struggling nation and we have our problems, but we also enjoy more than most and we have so many to thank for that. I’m celebrating our freedoms by enjoying the day outside (when it’s not
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Peonies, Tea, and The Loons
Hey there! Long time, no post! Yes, it has been awhile. I’m still drinking tea on a daily basis, I’m just not producing enough energy to create photo vignettes and write a blog about it. How do REAL bloggers do it? Oh, I know…they’re young and don’t have 40+hour work weeks, right? 🙂 It has
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Pomp And Circumstance
I didn’t wake up at 5am to watch the coronation of King Charles because of my undying adoration for him, but more for the historical significance and the ancient artifacts being used. The Brits really know how to do Pomp And Circumstance and Dave and I truly enjoy that. The homemade bunting I created was
Tea Time With Heidi 