Keep Calm And Drink Tea

It's been raining.

One of those slow, soul clearing, nice to walk in rains.

Three days now.

Cool temps --- 80s instead of 90s.

Nice!

Perfect for tea drinking and reading.

I saw the teapot on a blog and began the search for one.

Months later I was in Marshalls walking through the clearance section and

there it was.

Grabbed it ... $2.99!

The Royal Worcester cup and saucer is another find from The Guild Shop.

I love the handle, the gold accents, the lovely flowers.

Pretty in the pot!

Two Leaves Tea Company announced a new line of affordable "luxury" teas

from the Paisley Tea Company.

They are traditional English Style paper teabags (no tag or string)

with tea that's organic and fair trade certified.

I was asked by Stephanie at Steph's Cup of Tea

if I would taste test three of the new teas and I said yes!

Today I'm sharing the English Breakfast Tea and Decaf English Breakfast.

I let the kettle come to a boil and then let the water rest for a moment before pouring into

the pot and adding the tea.

I let the bags steep for 3 full minutes.

I thought they were both delicious with a nice full tea aroma.

I added a lemon slice and thought they were even better.

When I taste tested this tea, the weather was very hot and that means iced tea.

It was okay, but I much prefer English Breakfast hot.

 

Thanking our tea party hosts:

Tea Time Tuesday
Friends Sharing Tea
Teacup Tuesday

Tuesday Cup'a Tea

Wishing you WELL, much JOY and a wonderful cup of TEA!

Good Morning!

Living

“It is not uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living.” 

~Eckhart Tolle

My World: Sweet Paris

I promised myself if the *cool* front arrived and the lows were in the 60s,

I would walk into the village on Sunday and have crepes for breakfast.

And I did!

This is Sweet Paris

a creperie and cafe where

they are reviving the art of eating crepes

and no passport is needed!

I arrived early so I could take pictures without bothering other patrons.

By the time I was finished with my crepe and had read a chapter in my book,

Sweet Paris was filling up quickly.

It is very bright and cheerful with French music playing in the background.

They call the decor French Industrial Chic.

Love the chandeliers.

The mirror makes this small cafe feel larger.

This is THE FEAST:

two eggs scrambled, feta, ricotta and mozzarella, tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms.

It was delicious.

They have breakfast crepes, sweet crepes and savory crepes.

If I have a quibble -- they don't serve hot tea. 

Sweet Paris makes a promise:

For each crepe purchased, they will donate one school meal to a child in need through the U.N. World Food Programme USA.

"Eat Here, Feed There"

Thank you to the hosts of OUR WORLD.

Wishing you well and much joy!

Just Around The Corner

I'm looking forward to fall

and right around the corner is

Halloween.

I'd like you to meet Henry Higgins and Eliza Boolittle!

I found them at Tuesday Morning.

They were pushed to the very back of a shelf.

I almost didn't see them.

Good thing they called to me!

You can clean your pantry out with this Black Bean Pumpkin Soup

from Pillsbury's Halloween Best Recipes.

Halloween Best Recipes by Pillsbury 2011

BLACK BEAN PUMPKIN SOUP

Servings: 9

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped (3/4/ cup)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 cups vegetable broth (from 32 oz. carton)

1/4 cup white wine, if desired

2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso black beans, drained, rinsed

2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained

1 can (15.25 oz) Green Giant whole kernel sweet corn, drained

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

1. In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling: reduce heat. Cover: simmer 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Another good recipe for Meatless Monday!




Thank you to the hosts of Seasonal Sunday and On The Menu Monday.

Wishing YOU well and much joy!