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Kettle and Cup

August 25th, 2008

Celebrate Autumn with A Victorian Tea Party

 
                 Image:(c)Marye Audet2008

I love when the seasons change.  We don’t get much of that here until MAYBE late October..for a week or so…but I have fond and vivid memories of my childhood on the east coast.
In fact one year, Marc (who is from Mass.) and I wistfully watched a lone, dead leaf spin to the […]

By Marye -- 6 comments

July 19th, 2008

Saturday Websurfing & The Stupidest Altercation in History

 
Well guys, it has happened.  The Starbucks where Marc and I go is closing.  There are no other coffee places here, except another Starbucks with crappy service so I guess our coffee dates are about to take on a new look..I am not sure what thought.
Tags: Coffee News, Recipes, Tea News, websurfing

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By Marye -- 2 comments

May 28th, 2008

Homemade Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

It is getting hot here. Once in awhile it is nice to drink something cold and yummy…
I think this caramel frappuccino is better than the original. Let me know what you think. :)
The caramel is homemade.  Watch the heavy cream as I have noticed it is harder and harder to find real […]

By Marye -- 21 comments

May 24th, 2008

Memorial Day Weekend Blog Surfing

Another week…
Memorial Day weekend is always a fun weekend for us. Cookouts, horseshoes, maybe some horseback riding…hawk toss…
You don’t know what hawk tossing is?

Tags: Coffee, news, Recipes, Tea

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May 6th, 2008

Bubble Tea

 
So….Bubble tea.  Let’s chat.
A few years ago, when I was doing research for the tea room bubble tea was all the rage.  I did offer it on the menu, although in our area it did not do well.  It was, at best, interesting…I did not get addicted to it.
Regardless…bubble tea developed in Taiwan.  School kids […]

By Marye -- 5 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

March 20th, 2008

Easy Make Ahead Easter Brunch

For most of my life my idea of Easter brunch has been a chocolate bunny washed down with either Dr. Pepper, or coffee.  Sort of depends on the era, if you know what I mean.  We have rarely attended a church that had the energy to do a sunrise service, anyway.  But, Easter brunch is […]

By Marye -- 1 comment

February 27th, 2008

In Time for Tea: Rose & Cinnamon Scented Scones

I usually post my recipes at Baking Delights or Apron Strings, saving tea and coffee stuff here. But I really wanted to share these scones here because they could be such an incredible part of your next tea party.
I love the flavor of rose. The tea that I had custom blended and […]

By Marye -- 11 comments

December 24th, 2007

Starbuck’s White Chocolate (or peppermint) Mocha Recipe

I know I said I was going to do this awhile ago..but I needed to test taste some more!! That and I forgot.If you want some thing really sweet this is it. It is definitely a dessert drink and for me, anyway, a venti is too much.Ghiridelli has white chocolate syrup in […]

By Marye -- 4 comments

December 21st, 2007

Last Minute Christmas Gifts: Hot Chocolate Mix Recipes

Hot cocoa and hot chocolate mixes are great to put in festive containers and slip in a stocking or wrap in a special mug. For the frugal among us they are a Christmas staple. Sometimes all too predictable.
And some of the mix recipes out there….eww! Just because I am cheap does not mean […]

By Marye -- 2 comments