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Valentine’s Day Sweets
Valentine’s Day is here! Let the hearts, roses, and sweet treats commence. I enjoyed some Earl Grey in my heart-shaped teacup and saucer. My late sister Dori gave me that cup, so it has double meaning to me. The wee creamer jug was part of a Mystery Box from Cornishware. I didn’t know what I…
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A Winter’s Tea
January settled upon us with a cold fury! Many nights dipped well below zero degrees, and a brief, but potent snow storm blanketed the entire state with a foot or more of snow. February greeted us with more of the same. We’ve seen a few days of warmer temperatures, but not enough to melt the…
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National Hot Tea Month
January is National Hot Tea Month. For me, it’s always hot tea month! But when the weather is super cold and dry, tea becomes my go-to for warming up and feeling better. Go ahead and grab your favorite teacup and teapot. Embrace the slow process of getting the water temperature just right and the anticipation…
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Christmas Tree Sandwich & Truffles
As the Christmas season is winding down, I’m still trying my hand at some new recipes and photo ideas.
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Holiday Spirits
This isn’t exactly a tea-related blog post, but I have had my eye on the Plaltzgraff Winterberry Wine Goblets for YEARS. Years, I tell you. I didn’t need or want four of them (which is how they’re sold) or at full price. Thankfully, I found just the two I was looking for on eBay (used).…
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Christmas Cookie Cop Out
Each year, I gaze at all the beautifully decorated Christmas cookies on Pinterest and Instagram, and also the fabulous cookies made by people I know. And each year I think “I can do that!” Then I try it, with little, to absolutely no success and get frustrated and disappointed.
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Setting the Table
I am finally able to set my table with Christmas plates and silverware that match my Pfaltzgraff Winterberry collection. Using a lovely table cloth that was gifted to me by my niece a couple years back, the new plates really pop! Especially on the red charger that I’ve never used for its actual purpose before.…
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Tea with Archie
Some bitter cold temperatures greeted us the first week of December. Cozy blankets, cushy socks, and warm beverages are a must. The cats are snuggled up with every blanket they can find as well. I pulled out the colorful tin of Fortnum & Mason Christmas black tea and enjoyed a mug of warming tea in…
Tea Time With Heidi 