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Visiting the Philadelphia Flower show after experiencing such a dreary central Pennsylvania winter, was great fun. How wonderful it would be to be a guest at the featured beautifully decorated Mad Tea Party table. The fabulous flowers and their glorious colors were such a welcomed visual treat.<br />
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The Mad Hatter tea fountain welcomes you</div>
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YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-37215638509426988022012-12-12T11:38:00.001-08:002012-12-12T11:58:59.682-08:0010 Great Christmas Stocking Stuffers Ideas for the Tea Lover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-1-Cup-TEA-INFUSER-CHRISTMAS-TREE-Tray-Loose-Leaf-Tea-/281036534306?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416f153222">1 Cup Christmas Tree Tea Infuser</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teatime-Gettysburg-Teatime-Cookbook-/280570278863?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41534ab3cf">Teatime in Gettysburg Tea Party Cookbook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Silver-Plated-Sugar-Tongs-/280985737529?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item416c0e1939">Silver Plated Sugar Tongs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Plated-Spoon-Rest-/280428662545?pt=Kitchen_Tools_Gadgets&hash=item414ad9cf11">Silver Plated Spoon Rest</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Paper-Teapot-Drip-Catchers-Pack-20-/281029372071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416ea7e8a7">Paper Teapot Drip Catchers</a></li>
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This eye catching, easy fall appetizer adds a fun touch to your menu. A few of these leaves cut from cheese make an excellent garnish for your tea tray as well. Cut thin slices of cheese using a cheese slicer or mandoline. With a leaf cookie cutter, I cut leaves from Colby, Mediterranean Herbed Cheddar and Extra Sharp Cheddar from the cheese slices. You can use any combination of cheese you prefer. A mix of cheeses with different colors works best. An autumn colored dish in the center is filled with dipping mustard garnished with a sprig of parsley. A selection of crackers is a nice addition when serving this. YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-48066069000998343922012-02-27T06:10:00.000-08:002012-02-27T06:10:27.721-08:00A February Friendship Dessert Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jxJpQlWdawllHfkKINkWIZA8_L2k0Mo3tnie-3VMyjb__oGplA15GsZUKCNcLRnbPW-KBhuEE4eaIgWXbrW2bJcaD4KuwgMx2j2jcEaH2vMmrjguJ0kh_wMiNeE-_r1W7WOBxuqSvdYp/s1600/20120223_10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jxJpQlWdawllHfkKINkWIZA8_L2k0Mo3tnie-3VMyjb__oGplA15GsZUKCNcLRnbPW-KBhuEE4eaIgWXbrW2bJcaD4KuwgMx2j2jcEaH2vMmrjguJ0kh_wMiNeE-_r1W7WOBxuqSvdYp/s320/20120223_10.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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After enjoying all these wonderful treats a short program was planned. Everyone was to bring a toy from their childhood and share its' story. It was such great fun seeing all the toys and hearing about them. Many toys were showcased. Among them were <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">a cherished child's tea set from occupied Japan<br />
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a well loved Mickey Mouse from Disney World <br />
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a favorite set of Jacks from Disneyland<br />
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an adorable sewing machine made in Berlin, Germany, US zone<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Everyone so enjoyed talking about their toys. It was a great way to get to know each other better. </div><div style="text-align: left;">We all decided sometime in the future we would do a Tea Time Toy Story II. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">What is one of your favorite childhood toys?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div>YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-42052406277054655812012-02-14T06:28:00.000-08:002012-02-14T09:22:18.889-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicX1Dif5ijwUhJOI7M-ai-TrSJWrN5VoAPz594ayAN1-NqNxFoQt-J2Vhkj2YNwFqIq4rkzSmw1BhpbOWJe3SOk6bTpuM9KMDMLwTe942fIieoMD_t1Bnjf4yhcxbd3utuEemxZabvdycX/s1600/20120214_13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicX1Dif5ijwUhJOI7M-ai-TrSJWrN5VoAPz594ayAN1-NqNxFoQt-J2Vhkj2YNwFqIq4rkzSmw1BhpbOWJe3SOk6bTpuM9KMDMLwTe942fIieoMD_t1Bnjf4yhcxbd3utuEemxZabvdycX/s320/20120214_13.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Magic Of <span style="color: red;">Love</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love is like magic</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">And it always will be.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">For love still remains</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Life's sweet mystery!!</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love works in ways</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">That are wondrous and strange</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">And there's nothing in life</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">That love cannot change!!</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love can transform</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">The most commonplace</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Into beauty and splendor</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">And sweetness and grace.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love is unselfish,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Understanding and kind,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">For it sees with its heart</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">And not with its mind!!</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love is the answer</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">That everyone seeks...</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love is the language,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">That every heart speaks.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love can't be bought,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">It is priceless and free,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Love, like pure magic,</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Is life's sweet mystery!!</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">- Helen Steiner Rice -</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span></i></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span></i></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span></i></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span></i></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div> Wishing you all a<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tea-Infuser-Stainless-Steel-2-inch-mesh-Ball-Red-Heart-/280624769211?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41568a28bb"> "tealightful"</a> filled Valentine's Day!YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-47992590884468636042012-01-16T14:20:00.000-08:002012-01-16T14:20:01.405-08:00Valentine Banana Raspberry Cream Tarts<span id="goog_1170213295"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2UxVMtPKVEs" width="420"></iframe></span><span id="goog_1170213296"></span>YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-86810464836258067262011-12-22T06:38:00.000-08:002011-12-22T06:38:47.673-08:00My Favorite Childhood Christmas Memory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNfBdhOCX_CLRQN8baMuwqJuiZS66LDbxWNQmM0ohNQBUWk_cL1gjTpglh2awI1FmbX0IaC7Db9ydRNgivDUHRSAgX10fFEvrgZVOs2dKr3lQLJj_kgSSkBZ18fJ9LjZG36LP1Wj5751d/s1600/Scan_Pic0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNfBdhOCX_CLRQN8baMuwqJuiZS66LDbxWNQmM0ohNQBUWk_cL1gjTpglh2awI1FmbX0IaC7Db9ydRNgivDUHRSAgX10fFEvrgZVOs2dKr3lQLJj_kgSSkBZ18fJ9LjZG36LP1Wj5751d/s320/Scan_Pic0003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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When I received a letter from Santa before Christmas at the sweet age of four, you can imagine how thrilled I was. Santa wrote that since I had been such a good little girl that year, he was going to show me one of his reindeer. Needless to say, Christmas could not come soon enough. My mom awakened me to the sounds of Santa's sleigh bells. I ran downstairs as fast as my 4 year old legs would carry me. And there to my surprise, Santa was outside the dining room window with one of his reindeer. He never told me which one it was. After that Christmas, I was a true believer for many years... Which reindeer do you think it was? Do you have a favorite Christmas childhood memory?YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-80260665496151491162011-12-07T09:24:00.000-08:002011-12-07T09:24:49.564-08:00Quick Christmas Tea Favor Chocolate Peanut Butter Kisses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCioCxHp8AeV0lzYWfZWnF1Wa1PjMbD9NYF9zNsYD0DZlhyphenhyphen5unTJUj8445di3MyR9h_vWPcCZEDtSEa9veogWznMkhpPzkZKzE9-xXT05nJ7A6LPsAHfmcJj4kfCuJTkIoiB6DKSIsxCEa/s1600/Chocolate+Peanutbutter+kisses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCioCxHp8AeV0lzYWfZWnF1Wa1PjMbD9NYF9zNsYD0DZlhyphenhyphen5unTJUj8445di3MyR9h_vWPcCZEDtSEa9veogWznMkhpPzkZKzE9-xXT05nJ7A6LPsAHfmcJj4kfCuJTkIoiB6DKSIsxCEa/s1600/Chocolate+Peanutbutter+kisses.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Peanut Butter Kisses</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">From The Cottage Journal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Put these tasty morsels in a festive little bag for a take home teatime treat. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1C creamy peanut butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 C bittersweet chocoalte chips</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 C confectioners sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<li>In a double boiler placed over simmering water combine peanut butter and chocolate chips. Stir frequently until melted & smooth. Remove from heat.</li>
<li>Gradually add sugar and beat with electric mixer.</li>
<li>Spoon into large pasty bag filled with medium star tip and pipe 1" stars onto baking sheets. Makes about 10 kisses. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Store in Fridge. For favor place a few Chocolate Peanut Butter Kisses in a small gift bag and tie with festive ribbon. I buy clear bags at A. C. Moore or Michaels. You can also present them as shown in the picture compliments of The Cottage Journal.</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pumpkin Cream Tea Latte</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">3 t Pumpkin Cream Tea or a pumpkin tea of your choice brewed in 6 oz of water for 3 minutes</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 t vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 t cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dash of nutmeg</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 oz skim milk</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 oz half & half (can use fat free)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Light brouwn sugar to taste</div><div style="text-align: left;">Whipped Cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cinnamon Stick for garnish </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Brew tea. Heat milk and half & half until steaming. Add to hot brewed tea. Add vanilla, sugar and spices. Garnish with whipped cream, dash of cinnamon and add a cinnamon stick. For an adult "after dinner drink" add 1/2 oz of vanilla vodka.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div>YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-41748466294511932262011-06-24T12:32:00.000-07:002011-06-24T12:39:44.713-07:00Victoria Sponge Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3HH2B4iS3w0-Cf86U5P-G_jcgzt9go26PAZKVKp4QNZzsiCBYtrUjYAxPvjra-fVr-mVMNCx-xupBUIkFqvZAP94BowD-BOQ4JLoptf6XRq0pHrDe_sC29vO2qlcBOf3Qc5t_7Q5sPlx/s1600/20110624_50.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3HH2B4iS3w0-Cf86U5P-G_jcgzt9go26PAZKVKp4QNZzsiCBYtrUjYAxPvjra-fVr-mVMNCx-xupBUIkFqvZAP94BowD-BOQ4JLoptf6XRq0pHrDe_sC29vO2qlcBOf3Qc5t_7Q5sPlx/s320/20110624_50.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I recently made Victoria Sponge for a group where I was also asked to give a tea presentation. In addition to the classic Victoria Sponge I made one with lemon curd.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Victoria Sponge</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 C flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 t baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 T sour cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 C butter, melted</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 C favorite preserves or lemon curd</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 eggs</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 t salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 C sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 T lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: left;">Powdered sugar for dusting</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Beat eggs with sour cream.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Add sugar and beat on highest speed of mixer for 5 minutes until light. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Beat in melted butter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stir in lemon juice. Make sure you have removed the seeds, unlike mine in the picture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Fold gently into wet mixture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Spread batter into a greased, wax paper lined 11x15 jelly roll pan. Make sure you grease the pan before putting in the wax paper and then grease the wax paper before pouring in the batter. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched in the center. You don't want to over bake it. The cake will crack easily when you roll it if you do. If it does crack, you can cover the cake roll with a little more powdered sugar. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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This <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Tea-Infuser-1-Cup-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Pincer-Spoon-/280652546283?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41583200eb">tea infuser</a> is also great tool for dusting with powdered sugar!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cool baked cake in pan for 5 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dust a tea towel with powdered sugar. Turn cake out onto the towel and remove the wax paper. Spread with jam leaving a 1/2" border on all sides. Roll up in jelly roll fashion and refrigerate for 1 hour to set. Remove from fridge 15 minutes before serving. Dust cake roll with powdered sugar and cut into approximately 1 1/2" slices. Garnish each slice with whipped cream, fresh fruit and mint. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">For the lemon cake I used the lemon curd recipe in the preceding post. I definitely liked the lemon much better than the strawberry jam. Which one would you prefer?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-16239244037920531232011-04-18T09:51:00.000-07:002011-04-18T10:03:57.854-07:00How to Make Lemon Curd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6PkMMgnw6OHsc52LCxcNE9NPYbhkBAMrnXj_vo2t7QA9Tb71ybXbadlnUqhzJSzUIFSLIhkmxVYPC7nEBaNb9Nt9cvbKbBv8EgzJ5PzFR4aVOebbCllU_uKht1a1JGCqg9vQKiQBlpcT/s1600/P4140962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6PkMMgnw6OHsc52LCxcNE9NPYbhkBAMrnXj_vo2t7QA9Tb71ybXbadlnUqhzJSzUIFSLIhkmxVYPC7nEBaNb9Nt9cvbKbBv8EgzJ5PzFR4aVOebbCllU_uKht1a1JGCqg9vQKiQBlpcT/s320/P4140962.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Lemon Curd made from scratch is a little time consuming but the simply luscious result is well worth the effort.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon Curd</div><ul><li>4 large eggs</li>
<li>3/4 C sugar</li>
<li>1 1/2 T freshly grated lemon peel</li>
<li>1/2 C freshly squeezed lemon juice</li>
<li>6 T butter, cut into 12 pieces</li>
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Ingredients and cooking equipment you will need.<br />
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Beat eggs with whisk in top of double boiler. If you don't have a double boiler, you can use a smaller pan that fits into a larger one.<br />
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Whisk in lemon peel, juice and sugar. Be sure to grate the lemons before you cut them and extract the juice. Place mixture over simmering water. Check to make sure the hot water is not touching your double boiler. If the water is touching the pan with your lemon curd mixture, it may cause cause it to curdle. Stir constantly with wooden spoon until the mixture is hot to the touch.<br />
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When mixture is hot to the touch, add butter one piece at a time stirring until each piece is melted. <br />
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When the Lemon Curd is ready, the mixture will be slightly thickened, glossy, translucent, creamy and should measure 145 on a candy thermometer. Cool 1 hour , cover and store in the fridge. Lemon Curd is delicious with scones and a cup of tea, of course. It is equally delicious as a cake filling, a spread for toast and sugar cookies. Enjoy and use your imagination. What is your favorite way to enjoy delicious Lemon Curd?YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-8023959481505776442011-03-18T10:20:00.000-07:002011-03-18T10:23:23.642-07:00How to Add A Burst of Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-OVMoWwcuAIDMBVO2IoTVSGg086mNOFokroFmS7nupq2R2FFdBKp-p7a9jTD5Yh_r6bf0CvjSjh10QjXXVBJmgnoG9JsS0uji71e063BGJZRXZL8yRDAgShPdJwqAmoRhBBooACtlwXw1/s1600/dsc01511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-OVMoWwcuAIDMBVO2IoTVSGg086mNOFokroFmS7nupq2R2FFdBKp-p7a9jTD5Yh_r6bf0CvjSjh10QjXXVBJmgnoG9JsS0uji71e063BGJZRXZL8yRDAgShPdJwqAmoRhBBooACtlwXw1/s320/dsc01511.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Here in central Pennsylvania, spring is definitely on the way. But of course it's still March and that feeling could change tomorrow. I think for most of us, spring can't come fast enough after the brutally cold winter we all experienced this year. To make it feel more like spring, I enjoy forcing Forsythia blooms. If you have never done this, it is an early "spring fix". Simply cut stems from your Forsythia bush to the desired length and place in a vase of water.<br />
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And after a few days to a week or so, you'll have very cheerful bright yellow blooms to embellish your home and teatime. Do you force flowers to bloom?YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-52741100176247074052011-03-16T06:13:00.000-07:002011-03-16T06:17:16.138-07:00St Patrick's Day Dinner & Tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xKsqY0sTZyWz9LO2EnTeyR88VZF03O7GSFYoda4uo0OadkCOMlLWuHXla15-Vghj40xKrhQhGOLl4sEeuqb8LWXTEltSetjEr9GH3o50MMrlziuwUpmb7GkSID9k2MVtDtgblstRL0Ql/s1600/DSC02105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xKsqY0sTZyWz9LO2EnTeyR88VZF03O7GSFYoda4uo0OadkCOMlLWuHXla15-Vghj40xKrhQhGOLl4sEeuqb8LWXTEltSetjEr9GH3o50MMrlziuwUpmb7GkSID9k2MVtDtgblstRL0Ql/s320/DSC02105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
For many years my husband and I have belonged to a wonderful gourmet dinner group. There are 6 couples in the group. We as a group have experienced many major lifetime events. Some among those have been births, deaths, graduations, engagements, weddings, divorce, and job transfers. One thing remains, we are all great foodie friends. We meet once a month from September thru April. For our May meeting , the men treat the ladies and take us out to dinner to a fabulous restaurant of our choice. In September we have an organizational meeting where we decide dates for the coming year, who will host, the theme, and who will bring appetizer, salad, main course, vegetable and dessert for each meal. The host provides, the wine, bread, and clean house. <br />
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Pictured is my table scape for St. Patrick's Day. The ribbons, beads and shamrocks were purchased at JoAnn's Fabrics. The glass vases and green glass pebbles purchased at Pottery Barn. The fresh flowers came from the Giant.<br />
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The candy bags and gold wrapped coins were bought at a local candy store. The china pattern is Bennington by Mikasa. I'm proud to say it is my wedding china and is decades old.<br />
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At this dinner, our menu consisted of Mini Potatoes stuffed with Salmon Mousse, Irish Spring Salad*, Corned Beef with Brown Sugar Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Carrots, Baked Potatoes, Birthday Cake and Irish Cream Tea for dessert.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">*Irish Spring Salad</div>2 hard boiled eggs, sliced to be used as garnish<br />
8 asparagus spears, par boiled and sliced<br />
1 C salad greens, spring mix<br />
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced<br />
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Dressing<br />
1 t finely chopped onion<br />
1 heaping t mustard<br />
1 t red wine vinegar<br />
1/2 t light brown sugar<br />
1 T low-fat mayonnaise<br />
1 t low-fat buttermilk<br />
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Arrange salad ingredients on 2 salad plates. Combine and mix dressing ingredients and spoon over salad. Garnish with egg slicesYourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-52322685832445173882011-03-10T14:39:00.000-08:002011-03-10T15:03:25.911-08:00Lenten Meat Alternative for Your Tea Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMM5SFpENvp8mP_RiewomyDDg-670F8n6Dj4y94r4Lcd7-JfCHCqvbwuZ91Eg7weXGmsWtJNzsUyP4Lf4OccUL8dIa3Y4qDy6vIKBPJxQuMNgTARGylFCTdABah4HG5Apb8qF8WCeq0Zk/s1600/PB120604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMM5SFpENvp8mP_RiewomyDDg-670F8n6Dj4y94r4Lcd7-JfCHCqvbwuZ91Eg7weXGmsWtJNzsUyP4Lf4OccUL8dIa3Y4qDy6vIKBPJxQuMNgTARGylFCTdABah4HG5Apb8qF8WCeq0Zk/s320/PB120604.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_242904107"></span><span id="goog_242904108"></span>Mini Shrimp Tartlets are a delicious Lenten Meat Alternative for Your Tea Time. They can also be served as an appetizer or light meal.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mini Shrimp Tartlets</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 package 8oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 t Worcestershire sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 T finely chopped onion</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 t garlic salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 t lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 packages minature phyllo tart shells</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 C cocktail sauce ( I used Kerchner's)</div><div style="text-align: left;">30 peeled and deveined medium shrimp, (50-60 count) steamed in Old Bay Seasoning</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Recently, I was fortunate to leave my icy, snow filled backyard and the winter of 2011 behind for a welcomed break to...<br />
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warm, sunny Anguilla to share vacation and iced tea on the stunning white sand beaches with dear friends.<br />
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It was delightful to see tropical flowers blooming.<br />
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And absolutely fabulous to bask in the warm tropical sunshine.<br />
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We took a day to do a little shopping on nearby St. Martins and stopped at Hediards to purchase some tea.<br />
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But of course, all vacations must come to an end.<br />
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A farewell sunset on our last night in Anguilla.<br />
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If you could take a winter break, where would you go?YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-81198762919240553762010-12-30T11:39:00.000-08:002010-12-30T11:46:19.171-08:00Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeQzmld7hQyMBmlpbrfTyXdktE03aEZiV-TH6LrVVQ5IH2URwgmvzLgy3aqhpOlItxmn6vGmvetISuHOjneQZ0lGLHRMqdAh4UOTUy9DVJGgUxCYN6By9C3cKsWcier-k7uev4CBW3YFA/s1600/P8090378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeQzmld7hQyMBmlpbrfTyXdktE03aEZiV-TH6LrVVQ5IH2URwgmvzLgy3aqhpOlItxmn6vGmvetISuHOjneQZ0lGLHRMqdAh4UOTUy9DVJGgUxCYN6By9C3cKsWcier-k7uev4CBW3YFA/s320/P8090378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>These are my all time favorite chocolate cookies. Quite delicious with a nice cup of tea. These freeze well.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 C butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 (1 oz ) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 C semisweet chocolate chips, divided</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 C flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 t baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 t salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 large eggs</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 C sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 t vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: left;">1-2 C chopped pecans (optional)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 T instant coffee granules (optional) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate & 1 1/2 chocolate chips in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until butter & chocolate melt. Cool.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Combine flour, baking powder & salt in a small bowl; set aside.<br />
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Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla in a mixing bowl, at medium speed.<br />
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Add cooled, melted butter & chocolate mixture & mix well.<br />
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Use this easy to make candy cane easel as a place card or menu holder. It will embellish your Christmas tea table and your guests will be able to take it home as a fond memory of the good times you shared.<br />
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Here is what you will need. With a glue gun, glue the 2 candy canes side by side to form the easel. Five inch candy canes were used here. Break the 3rd candy cane about halfway down the stem. Hot glue it to the back of your candy cane easel to support it. For the place card, trace a <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Set-3-Teapot-Cookie-Cutters-/280519008001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41503c5f01">teapot cookie cutter</a> on paper to make a pattern. You can have your pattern enlarged as much as you like at your local copy store. The card pictured is 4" from top to bottom and 5" from left to right. Cut your teapot place card from scrap booking paper or card stock. Do not use construction paper as it is not heavy enough. Using a hole punch, make a hole at the left for curling ribbon. Insert the ribbon, tie and curl. To complete your place card use peel off letters spelling out your guest's name or hand write it.<br />
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For another easy favor, using a pretty holiday themed ribbon, tie a festive Christmas ornament around a napkin. Place it at the corner of each guest's plate.<br />
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Mark each guest's place setting with a small teapot made the same as for the place card above. However, this one doesn't need to be enlarged. Place it between two plates putting a glass plate on the top.<br />
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These are several easy ideas for making your tea table more special. All can be made ahead. Use your imagination, enjoy and have fun!YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-79814865799420512192010-11-14T14:15:00.000-08:002010-11-14T14:15:06.496-08:00A Perfect Fall Tea Filled AfternoonA few days ago I had the pleasure of joining some dear tea friends that I made during my days at Civil-La-Tea. We met at The Joy Garden in New Freedom, PA for full afternoon tea. <br />
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</div>And for the grand finale a luscious Chocolate Brownie Cup with Chocolate Ganache, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and a Shortbread Cookie with Toffee Crumble. <br />
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The special treat were the tea friends around the table sharing tea with me making it a perfect fall tea filled afternoon. Where will you enjoy tea this fall season?<br />
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1/2 C butter<br />
1 egg <br />
1 C light brown sugar<br />
1/2 t grated orange peel<br />
1/4 C orange juice (The peel & juice are the approximate yield from 1 large orange<br />
1 C flour<br />
1/2 t baking powder<br />
1/2 t baking soda<br />
1/4 t salt<br />
1 t vanilla<br />
2 C Quick 1- minute oats<br />
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Cream butter & sugar with electric mixer. Beat in egg, juice, & peel. Mix together dry ingredients and slowly add to mixture. Drop by teaspoon on parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Melt 18 kisses in microwave and drizzle or lightly ice cookies. Before candy sets, place 1 kiss in center of cookie.<br />
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Enjoy a touch of whimsy to your teatime with this whimsical bright pink and white flower <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/koziol-Pink-White-Tea-Infuser-Strainer-Germany-/280581947407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4153fcc00f">Audrey tea infuser.</a> This eye catching plastic flower infuser is made in Germany by koziol. It is a feast for all the senses.<br />
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Audrey fits in almost every cup and is the right size for a single serving. Simply add your favorite tea leaves and hot water and steep.<br />
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After a long hot aromatic soak with its tea leaves, the bloom takes a tidy time-out on its own drip-catching foliage. Ready and waiting to serve you again for another steep. YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-66106568888487276392010-10-27T07:08:00.000-07:002010-10-27T07:08:00.696-07:00Pumpkin Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiB3r05blmRK25FPZKGgfl4sqSSdACTPyHV1MWMAbjrdoW_QwCeTK0KScEyfDMQJkU9CmCGYWfI5eYHkRg03dP1nb6BZWITEzBHXcje-SgdbgAsSfZD2k5etYxGIwxBMK3NW58nOdm-NpM/s1600/PA210514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiB3r05blmRK25FPZKGgfl4sqSSdACTPyHV1MWMAbjrdoW_QwCeTK0KScEyfDMQJkU9CmCGYWfI5eYHkRg03dP1nb6BZWITEzBHXcje-SgdbgAsSfZD2k5etYxGIwxBMK3NW58nOdm-NpM/s320/PA210514.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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1 1/2 C butter<br />
2/3 C powdered sugar<br />
2 T grated lemon peel<br />
1 T lemon juice<br />
2 2/3 C flour<br />
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1 1/2 C powdered sugar<br />
2 T lemon peel<br />
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1/3-1/2 C lemon juice<br />
1 drop red food coloring.<br />
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Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease jelly roll pan with vegetable spray. Beat butter, sugar, lemon peel, & lemon juice until creamy. Add flour. Combine until well mixed. Press batter into prepared pan. You will have to flour your hands several times to prevent sticking. <br />
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While bars are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. Mix all the ingredients until spreadable. Add the lemon juice a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Pour over bars while they are still warm. When completely cooled cut bars into small squares or diamond shapes. Be gentle as bars are fragile. Store in a covered container. Enjoy with a delicious cup of tea or a wonderfully cold glass of frosty iced tea.YourTeaLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703910290988882331noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178258387424287768.post-38309646950731148212010-06-04T08:51:00.000-07:002010-06-04T10:28:41.594-07:00A Frozen Tea Cocktail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNWPI7gZrgfAoJfLahZPIyFpM5vA18CzUeZD0Lqe3NxaJcKRWONK5M2lyLc1i5p0Dju_EfRyGQwuDZjdzgbAGfrestK4M9n7ZweCFXhkFjgb-sryc85nLNUFX_vB0EpAu_nBGm6T-e74j/s1600/P6030210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNWPI7gZrgfAoJfLahZPIyFpM5vA18CzUeZD0Lqe3NxaJcKRWONK5M2lyLc1i5p0Dju_EfRyGQwuDZjdzgbAGfrestK4M9n7ZweCFXhkFjgb-sryc85nLNUFX_vB0EpAu_nBGm6T-e74j/s320/P6030210.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This refreshing tea cocktail has been a family favorite for many years. It was my mom's recipe and she kept a frozen container in the freezer to be served at a moment's notice when company dropped by. We fondly call it "Slush".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Even though our time was limited, I did my best to visit several tea spots. On our way to Paris, we stopped at Rouen. Rouen is a charming town with plenty of shopping and historical points of interest. Most notably where Joan of Arc met her demise. Cakes was our first tea stop. The tea maids at Cakes wore beautiful red toile aprons which I wanted to purchase. But a $100 for an apron couldn't be justified so a picture would have to do. No one there spoke English but using the universal language of money I was able to purchase some French Breakfast tea. It was quite robust and satisfying.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And so our trip to France came to an end all too quickly. I am still enjoying my French tea and dreaming of returning some day. Have you ever been to France?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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