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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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A Thoughtful Tea
My cousin Rae had lunch at the White Oak Tea Tavern near her home in Virginia and thought of me. She graciously bought and mailed me a tin of their lovely tea along with a heartfelt note written on a tea-themed card. Does she know me, or what? If I ever get to Virginia again,
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Shortbread and Scones
Yesterday we attended the 36th Annual Maine Highland Games. The event has changed locations, vendors, and entertainment offerings over the years, but the main attraction is always the Scottish element and being Scottish. Scottish food, dancing, music, and athletics make for a fun-filled day even if you’re not Scottish. Unfortunately, for me, I was a
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A Bit of England & Scotland
It is my last day off of my short summer break. We had terrific weather during my niece’s stay so that’s what is really important, but today is rainy, dark and foggy. A perfect day for tea! I’m enjoying a lovely pot of Assam Gold from Chateau Rouge Tea in England. A wonderful golden color
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What the Doctor Ordered
While I am recovering from brain surgery on my un-ruptured brain aneurysm, tea gives me something to look forward to on a daily basis. I know it’s a habit that won’t harm me and one that will encourage and enlighten me during this process. Tea is comfort food to me. So, after pretty much exhausting
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London is Calling, but There’s NO TEA!
I had a VERY vivid dream last night that Dave and I moved to London. The country. Across the big pond as they say. Dave and I spent 5 days in London in 2012 and I was really surprised at how much I loved the city, but moving there was something I had never considered.
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Forsyth’s Tea Room
On our last day in Edinburgh, we finally made it to this little, out-of-the-way tea room down Chalmer’s Close. It’s a small, narrow, two-room tea room with mis-matched furniture, tea ware, and fabrics, but it’s so charming you can’t help but love it. We have seen a couple of YouTube videos on Forsyth’s Tea Room
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Tea in a Scottish Country House
Helen, our Scottish guide from Afternoon Tea Tours, really prides herself in showing her travelers the best of Scotland. She frequents places where people smile and treat their guests with respect and kindness and Dave and I certainly grew to trust her judgement and advice. Our first day of traveling with Helen was to the
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Eteaket: Rekindling Britain’s Love Affair with Proper Leaf Tea
I first discovered the eteaket website while doing a web search for tea rooms in Scotland possibly two or three years ago. It looked like a fascinating store, a lovely tea room, and some wonderful teas and treats to select from. I visited their website regularly, and followed their Twitter account, and looked forward to
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When in York, One MUST Visit Bettys!
After recommendations by two tea people and a gentlemen on a train in London, I knew I had to visit Bettys during our recent trip to York, England. Who am I to argue with such respected counsel? We have been planning this trip to York for several years after a few delays, and we even
Tea Time With Heidi 