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A Sweatheart Tea
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and I was in the mood for sweets and tea. Enjoyed a lovely, loose peppermint tea from Upton Tea Imports, some home-made, heart-shaped peanut butter cookies, some hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries, and a raspberry filled, heart-shaped donut. Yes…it’s a LOT of sugar, but it was soooo good. I pulled out one…
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Comforts of Home
It is now past Christmas and I didn’t do any christmas tea photo shoots. I DID enjoy tea very often and did overeat, however. I just didn’t record it for posterity. After a very busy first week back at work after the holiday break, I found myself sickly on the weekend. My dear husband offered to…
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Highland Scones
Highland Gourmet Scones Another goody I found in the September/October issue of Tea Time Magazine was an advertisement for Highland Gourmet Scones. All three of those words appealed to me! Technically, they had me at “scones”, but the other two words sold me as well. As a read the ad, I was intrigued. They’re out…
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Tea for Today
Today I enjoyed a comforting Se Chung oolong tea from Upton Tea Imports. Made even more desirable being enjoyed out of my favorite Tain Pottery tea cup and saucer.
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Fall Tea on Deck
It’s a beautiful, fall morning and the deck was calling my name. A small pot of Se Chung China oolong tea from Upton Teas along with two apple-spice cookies. Perfect.
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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…
