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Figs & Florals
Summer is still in full swing here in Maine, and the humidity has reached its peak in August. The heat is intense, the humidity is thick, the greenery is lush, and the wild animal families are abundant. Even in the heat, I turn to my favorite beverage: tea. I picked up a few yummy fig…
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A Blog Post About My Blog
I’ve had a tea blog in some form or fashion over the last 14 years. During that period, I have had to change hosting platforms, themes, post copy, and adjust to technology changes. Many times I ask myself, why do I bother?
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Blooms, Blueberries, and Buckle
When your neighbor gives you a pint of fresh Maine wild blueberries, by gosh you make something with them! I was looking at an old issue of Tea Time Magazine when she brought them over and I literally turned the page and found a recipe for a Blueberry Buckle. The great and powerful internets told…
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My OG of Tea Ware
Between heat waves I enjoyed some tea out on the deck. I have a morning routine, and sometime’s “taking it outside” disrupts what I had normally do. I know, I know…with this view I should be enjoying tea on the deck EVERY day, but one has to lug everything out there. This morning I didn’t…
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Bistro Blueberry Bread
Summer has arrived which means pulling out the flavors and colors of the season. Tea outside with fresh flowers and cake-like bread is a treat.
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Strawberry Crumble and Daffodils
Spring has been cold and cloudy, but things are starting to pop through the cool soil and bloom. Finally getting warmer temps to enjoy tea outside.
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English Scones
Warm scones, hot tea, butter, and homemade orange marmalade. What’s not to love about that?
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Easter Scones and a New Tea
Some pretty flowers, colorful chocolate eggs, scrumptious scones, and a new tea to try!
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Shamrocks and Sweets
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate. I enjoyed some homemade goodies and tea with my Irish tableware.
