It’s good from time to time to flavor a cup of tea with specialty sugars. This set of three timeless classic flavored sugars (Vanilla, Cinnamon and Chocolate) from France is delightfully packaged in a gift box [...]
Tea and Pizza for Mother’s Day
May 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The day before Mother’s Day I attended a wonderful Afternoon Tea Party along with hundreds of other guests. After a great afternoon of delicious scones, lemon and raspberry curd, Devonshire cream, gourmet teas by Tea Forte, and an assortment of savories and desserts, I had the chance to purchase the lovely bone china teapot on my table [...]
A Mother-Daughter Surprise Tea
May 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’m still reveling in wonder and amazement! On the Thursday before Mother’s Day my daughter took me on an urban safari to supposedly visit a downtown historic site. Imagine my astonishment that after taking the scenic route we ended up at the Ritz Carlton. After parking, she mentioned that my Mother’s Day gift was inside; so we strolled through halls filled with antiques to the Lobby Lounge for a Mother-Daughter Surprise Tea [...]
6 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day with Tea
May 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
Mothers are very special people and Mother’s Day was created to celebrate and appreciate motherhood. It’s a special day for mothers and should be different from other days. As we prepare for yet another Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of six ways to celebrate that will create lifelong memories like the one I’ve just shared [...]
Fortnum & Mason Christmas Hampers
December 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s amazing how one enterprising person can build a famous business and bequeath a legacy for generations to come. This was the case with William Fortnum, a lowly footman in Queen Anne’s Palace. He persuaded Hugh Mason to go into business with him and the Fortnum & Mason tea emporium was created [...]
Serve Low Tea in the Afternoon
December 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
Ever heard of Low Tea? I came across an article the other day that explained the difference between the custom of serving “Low” and “High” Tea. It seems that well-to-do English homes served Low Tea in the afternoons instead of the more substantial High Tea that was enjoyed by the middle classes in the evenings [...]
Gourmet Tea Jellies
November 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Gourmet tea has been used in making all kinds of products, so why not tea jelly? Surprisingly, you can use these delicious dessert toppings on scones, tea cakes, bagels, croissants, crackers and muffins [...]
