Tea savories are tidbits of highly seasoned non-sweet treats served at Afternoon and High Tea events. Similar to appetizers, they are gourmet concoctions of meats and/or vegetables that delight the palate [...]
Relax on Black Friday with a Pot of Gourmet Tea
November 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
The busiest shopping day of the year in the USA is the day after Thanksgiving. We Americans affectionately call this day, Black Friday. Stress levels rage at an all time high as shoppers jostle each other to be among the first to purchase a coveted item. But…YOU don’t have to go with the crowd this Black Friday. You can stay home and shop online for delicious tea goodies and accessories while enjoying a pot of your favorite freshly brewed gourmet tea [...]
Delightful Brunch Assortment
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Make a tea brunch or breakfast in bed with this spectacular assortment. Complete with scones, jam, clotted cream, honey, coffee and tea, this assortment includes everything you need to impress your family and friends. Here’s what you’ll get [...]
Scones Galore
June 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love scones—almost every flavor and way they can be made. Just in case you missed these posts about scones, I’ve included them here and will add new ones from time to time. You can read about the origin of scones, how to enjoy floral flavored ones as well as try your own hand at making them with my peach scone recipe [...]
The Tea Room at Candy Bouquet
March 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
Helen’s Teas at Candy Bouquet, is a cozy and friendly spot to sit and relax over a good hot cup of tea near New Haven, CT. At Helen’s Teas you can sit down and enjoy a pot of tea in a comfy English tearoom style setting [...]
Give Me REAL Milk in My Tea
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
These days there’s a lot of hype about why we shouldn’t use cream, whole milk, butter and related full-bodied dairy products. So, we’ve created alternatives like non-dairy creamers, margarine, and fat-free cheese (ugh) rich in partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (Trans fats) as substitutes for natural ingredients [...]
10 Little Known Facts about Scones
February 15, 2009 By 15 Comments
When preparing for Afternoon Tea, scones are as important as the tea that’s served. To make your next tea gathering a unique experience, consider these 10 little known facts about scones. [...]
