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Revisiting my Betty’s Mug
I have a lot of mugs. I mean a LOT of mugs. The cupboard is full. My mugs runneth over. Did I mention I have many mugs? I have some favorites that fit in the hand well, or hold just the right amount of tea. I also have sentimental favorites from places I have visited.…
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Tea and Croissants
Nothing like a good cup of strong Scottish Breakfast tea and a single, buttery croissant to kick start a day. “The proper, wise balancing of one’s whole life may depend upon the feasibility of a cup of tea at an unusual hour.” –Arnold Bennett
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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…
Tea Time With Heidi 