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Archive for April 2008

April 26th, 2008

Saturday Surfing …Grab Your Coffee & C’mon!

Among the many things I collect is a particular type of vintage glass called Moonstone. It was put out by Anchor Hocking from 1941-1946. This is a dainty, and I mean DAINTY cream and open sugar set that was my mom’s. Just thought I would share this picture with you. :)
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By Marye -- 9 comments

April 25th, 2008

Have an Impromptu Red Hat Tea Party Today!

I was reminded that it is Red Hat Day today by Sandy, at ALL Holiday Cafe. She has some great background on what it is, and the history of it.
So, as any day is a great day for an impromptu tea party, here are some ideas to get you started. Just call […]

By Marye -- 5 comments

April 24th, 2008

Earl Grey Lavender Tea…Hmmmm…

 
I am blog surfing this morning with a cup of (R)evolution Earl Grey Lavender tea in my hand.
I have to admit that I prefer the numerous variations of Earl Grey over the classic brew, which almost always tastes a bit insipid and boring.
This particular Earl Grey I have mixed feeling about..let me explain.
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By Marye -- 2 comments

April 24th, 2008

How-to Tea Smoke Meat

 
Tea smoked meat? What?
O.k..maybe it is because I am in Texas, or maybe it is because I love smoked meat but I think that  smoked meat just has an amazing flavor. Tea has an amazing flavor…You can infuse the flavor of tea into meat by smoking it. Cool huh?
Yeah, just wait until I share […]

By Marye -- 5 comments

April 23rd, 2008

Italian Sodas: An Incredible Adventure in Slurping

 
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One of the big favorites at our tea room was an Italian Soda, or Cremosa. What are THOSE you ask? Only the best cold fizzy beverage in the universe, and possibly beyond. You make them at home, flavor them your way..and pretty soon you have a hot weather addiction that is almost as […]

By Marye -- 5 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Finger Aerobics on b5 Lifestyles…

 
Nope..I am NOT giving this away…but you can read about it here. 
This week is the quarterly bloggy give-aways and much of b5’s Lifestyle channel is involved.  You need to check these out, and register for them because there are some really cool prizes!
There will be more giveaways going on throughout the week, so you may […]

By Marye -- 2 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Chocolate Raspberry Bliss Tea

 
One of my favorite fruits is raspberries,  and the combination of chocolate and raspberry really is pure bliss to me.  I was amazed to find that Celestial Seasonings had come out with a  caffeine free tea called, Chocolate Raspberry Bliss.  Amazed? Intrigued.
So I bought it.  The box is gorgeous, really, although unusual for them because […]

By Marye -- 7 comments

April 21st, 2008

Bloggy Giveaway Week on Kettle and Cup!

This week is The Quarterly Bloggy Giveaway Carnival…
On Baking Delights I am giving away a very cool cupcake book so once you are finished here get over there and register!
I had really thought of alot of things..I could give away a gift certificate to Adagio, or Green Mountain, or Starbucks..but all of those things would […]

By Marye -- 117 comments

April 21st, 2008

Hospital-i-Tea Blogathon…The-Sweet-and-Savory-of-Yummy

This week’s theme on the Hospital-i-tea Blogathon, from Gracious Hospitality is :
Share your favorite teatime recipe for sweets or savories. Tea sandwiches, scones, and dainty desserts all count in this category. Give credit to the originator of the recipe if possible. Post a picture if you can. This is sure to make everyone […]

By Marye -- 28 comments

April 19th, 2008

Saturday Surfing

 
The cup of tea on arrival at a country house is a thing which, as a rule, I particularly enjoy. I like the crackling logs, the shaded lights, the scent of buttered toast, the general atmosphere of leisured cosiness. P.G. Wodehouse
What is it about tea […]

By Marye -- 4 comments