Celebrate life's simple pleasures with Tea

Show & Tell Monday-Embarking on a new Tea Journey

One of the fulfilling aspects of my tea business is the journey of tea education. Yes, I adore the lovely experience of Afternoon Tea. However, there is so much more to tea than the tea party! This is why I am so excited to announce our new partnership with TeaCourse. Members live around the globe and share their knowledge of this amazing plant! The ceremonies, the health benefits, the process of picking the right leaves; it's all here and waiting for you to embark on your journey to learn and share your passion for tea with others.

Join us on our Tea Journey!

I would also like to announce that our Tea Consultants will have an exclusive area/forum to travel this global journey and learn as they "visit "exotic places"!

I'm off to "visit China" and learn more about white teas. Let's meet for a cup of tea!

 

Tea Party Cookies- for the birds!

I'm sure that you've noticed all the beautiful bird's nest products in the home magazines! I'n fact I picked up some beautiful paper plates and napkins at Pier 1 that feature birds nests and that trendy damask design.

These pretty napkins and plates were sitting on my desk while I was planning our tea party menu postcard. We give these postcards out free to our tea party guests and they are also included in our "Duchess' Afternoon Tea Guild" (our fun tea of the month club!)  My recipe file was going thru my head when I suddenly remembered some adorable & tasty cookies that mom had made for easter when I was just a chicklet. :)

These are so easy and fun! Yes, they can be messy, but isn't that part of the fun with the kids!

Bird's Nest Cookies  

1 5 0z can Chow Main noodles (we used La Choy) 

2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels or light cocoa candy melts (we used Wilton)

36 small blue and green jelly beans

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Melt  chocolate pieces using microwave or double boiler method. Mix in noodles slowly so they do not break. Scoop out cookies, drop onto parchment lined sheet. Form each into a small bird's nest. Place 2 or 3 jelly beans in center before chocolate dries. Let cookies set for 1/2 hour before serving. makes 12 -16 cookies.

Imagine a pretty Mother's Day tablescape with aqua and white and lots of spring flowers and bird's nest! Sandra Lee where are you! Better yet, I need to email my friend Dawn. Stay tuned!

Proud to be an American-but don't touch my Tea!

  I do my best each day to be a good wife, parent,neighbor,parishioner and American citizen.

Unless your head has been in the sand, you know that today is TEA party day.

For the first time in many years we are paying taxes instead of getting a refund check. Scary, since this year we have a high school senior sending a deposit off to a new england college.

But as I've told her, we are so blessed! We are paying taxes because we have money in the bank. Both my husband and I are gainfully employed. We have our health. We live in one of the best countries in the world. With that comes responsibili-teas! I will gladly do my part, and give my President more time to put his changes in place. Now, that's as political as I like to get-let's put the kettle on.  May I pour you a cup? 

P.S.  Please, if you disagree; post your point of view on your blog and I'll stop by for a visit.

http://www.teamag.com/

Show and Tell Monday- Merry Berry!

Greetings! I'm so excited to show and tell today! Our fun new Merry Berry Cosie collection is making its debut! Such pretty spring colors, and a fun retro feel while still having that romantic floral that we are so well known for. It reminds me of a table cloth my Grandma used to have!  I just love the green and white polka dot tea napkins with the hot pink trim! The Merry Berry Teapot and teacup are a beautiful soft yellow background with that french script feel. Fruit, flowers and butterflies are layered over the script to make them unique! I can't wait for 60 degree weather to arrive so that I can sit out at the patio table, all dressed in Merry Berry and enjoy my new Sandra Lee magazine! So what do you think, are you ready for a garden tea?