Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, so full of fluffy sweet mascarpone cheese goodness and light genoise cake. My only problem? Expresso.
By Stephanie Harkins
Tea can make a wonderfully flavorful addition to holiday festivities. And even though a pot of hot tea on a cold winter’s day is a delight indeed, there are also a few recipes that I myself have created with teas to make the holidays a bit more special.
Eggnog Spice Rooibos
Okay, true, this first [...]
By Chris Robideaux
There are many different kinds of easy-to-make tea recipes, pertaining to most every kind of tea leaf on the planet. There are recipes for brewing chai – a particularly popular recipe subject – as well as those for cooking tapioca for ‘bubble tea”, which includes brown sugar, honey and tapioca pearls, and is [...]
As you’re enjoying your afternoon cup of tea, you may be contentedly munching on a tea sandwich. This tradition began, as you might imagine, in Britain. Credited to an inventive British Duchess who found a genteel way to enjoy an afternoon snack, the tea sandwich comes in a variety of trappings, but there are [...]
by Ashley Horne
Due to a struggling economy and a limited budget, my family’s gift giving will be somewhat limited this year. We’ve discussed options with our immediate and extended family members such as buying gifts under a certain cost, holding a Pollyanna or purchasing no gifts at all.
Still, I feel obligated to give certain friends, [...]
by Ashley Horne
Christmas is always one of my favorite times to bake and share my sweet treats with friends and family. I love the variety of baked goods available and am constantly trying new recipes. This year, for Christmas breakfast I’ll be making our family’s traditional foods, but will also be trying a new [...]
There are many products on the market today trying to imitate this tea. It’s a classic because because it’s both unique and satisfying. Moroccan Mint tea is traditionally served with a lot of sugar, typically one to two teaspoons for every teaspoon of tea leaves you use. It gets its name from the fact that [...]
by Ashley Horne
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your menu. Why serve the same old drinks when you can try something new? These tea based beverage recipes are just what you need to kick start your party!
Almond Tea Latte
Serves 6
8 English or Irish breakfast tea bags
4 cups [...]
by Ashley Horne
Everywhere you look coffee shops, fast food restaurants, and mom-and-pop shops are offering an ever-growing array of coffee and tea based beverages. These are often offered both hot or cold and are designed to appeal to taste buds a plenty. The disadvantage to purchasing from any of these shops is the price, [...]
When hosting a tea party to which guests bring small children, it’s polite to whip together snacks and beverages for the little ones. In most cases, younger children (3 and older) enjoy having their own tea party, so be sure to serve kid friendly tea sandwiches and punch in non-breakable tea cups.
For kid friendly tea [...]
