Tea Tuesday

I found this little book: 365 Things Every Tea Lover Should Know.

It's just one of many small tea books on the market from Harvest House Publishers.

I thought I'd start sharing some of the tidbits from this book every week on my tea post.

1. When making a great pot of tea, pour hot water into the teapot to warm it while the kettle of water is heating.

2. "My dear, if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head I should better understand your affairs." ~ Charles Dickens

3. Iced tea was invented at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair by an expatriate Englishman named Richard Blechynden. His hot tea wasn't selling so he poured it over ice and had an instant success.

I have some fun teapots and mugs that I like to use when Halloween is on the horizon.

The dragon teapot with the wizard.

The dragon mugs are from the Texas Renaissance Festival.

When we first moved to Texas some 20+ years ago, we went to the Festival every year.

Fifty three acres of New Market Village, filled with food, beverages, shops with unique arts and crafts, games of skill and human-powered rides.

This year there are eight themed weekends: 

Octoberfest, 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All Hallows Eve, Roman Bacchanal, Highland Fling, Barbarian Invasion and a three day Celtic Christmas celebration.

Anyone getting into the holiday spirit?!!!

I'm linking to Teacup Tuesday hosted by Martha and Terri!
They host such lovely tea parties. Be sure to check out the teacups on parade!

Sandi hosts Teatime Tuesday.
So many tea parties.
So little time!!!

Wishing you well, a great cup of tea, and a JOY filled week!

"The path to heaven passes through a teapot."
Ancient Proverb

Mosaic Monday: A Walk Around the Block

I thought I'd take you on a walk around my block.

It's still a wee bit early, but the Halloween decorations are coming out.

(Love the bones on the wreath and the black birds.)

I have a theory about Halloween decorations.

I believe people down here (where it is hot 9 months out of the year),

pull out all the decorating stops when the Fall arrives.

We don't have the wonderful color of the changing of the leaves.

But we can sure decorate starting at Halloween!

Mosaic Monday is hosted by the lovely Mary.

Each mosaic is different and each has its own story to tell.

You'll enjoy your visit!

Wishing you well and a JOY filled week!

I Love Breakfast

I love breakfast.

I love spinach.

 I love easy.

When I saw this recipe in the October issue of Eating Well, I knew I would try it.

Image from Eating Well

FLORENTINE HASH SKILLET

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Layer in 1/2 cup each frozen shredded hash browns and frozen chopped spinach (from a bag).

Crack 1 large egg on top; sprinkle with a pinch each of salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the hash browns are browned, the egg white is set and the cheese is melted, 4 to 7 minutes.

Makes 1 serving.

Per serving: 226 calories along with some Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium and Iron

I wasn't disappointed.

Delicious!

Postcard Friendship Friday

I returned to the New York Public Library for this weeks Postcard.

Everyone enjoyed looking in the mirror last week for their true love.

What if this happens??!!!!!

Notice that last week it was Hallowe'en

and this week it is Hallow'een.

Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by the lovely Beth.

Each week you'll se a variety of postcards from the old to the new,

the comic to the serious, a true variety.

Enjoy your visit!

Good Morning!