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Winter Survival II
I’m hoping you have enough hot drinks to get you through the winter, whether it is tea, hot chocolate, or hot cider (spiced or not). The weather is finally starting to catch up to us so it’s a good time to start talking about enjoying these foods! The simple porridge/oatmeal: A popular and healthy breakfast… Continue reading
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Winter Survival: Part I
The temperatures are dropping and the weather will certainly begin to get frightful. Winter’s coming and it’s usually not the favorite season for most people, but if you enjoy a hot cup of tea, it’s the right time! Or if you enjoy any of the common winter food and drink, winter should be a breeze.… Continue reading
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The Perfect Winter Tea
For us in the Northern Hemisphere, the heart of Winter is upon us. In the U.S., that can range from freezing cold with 12-inch snowfalls and high winds to desert highs in the 70s (the poor darlings have to wear sweaters!) and the vague threat that something moist will actually fall from the skies. Hee!… Continue reading
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Hot Cocoas for Your Winter Moments
One of the traditions of Winter is skiing. Whether it’s at Aspen, Vail, Mammoth Lakes, or other resorts here in the U.S. or the really challenging slopes of the Swiss/Italian/German/Austrian Alps. And then there are the related traditions of the signing of the cast on your broken leg and enjoying a cup of hot cocoa… Continue reading
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Tea and Snow
Tea and snow are natural go-togethers. But there’s snow and then there’s snow. Time to steep up a steaming pot of tea and contemplate just what the heck that means. Social media is such fun and reveals a bit about life in other locations. For example, an area gets a half inch snowfall and is… Continue reading
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Seasonal Tendencies: Winter
Recently, there’s been a fair bit written about various delicious teas that might suit your fancy at this time of year: some herbal infusions, some ginger flavoured, and many others. This flavour palette is one that many people enjoy during autumn and winter, and is considered seasonal. There is certainly some logic to it—fruits such… Continue reading
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We’ve Survived the Winter!
It’s been a long cold winter in my part of the world but spring is finally here. There are daffodils and crocuses everywhere, the birds are singing incessantly, the walking bundles of coats have turned back in to people and even the English have stopped moaning about the weather. In my humble opinion it is… Continue reading
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Chais for the Holidays
I love chai — I love the winter holiday season — so it’s natural to have chais for the holidays! Well, actually, chai is good anytime. It just seems to be especially good this time of year. All that chilly weather and those leaves putting on their color show and then drifting into piles on… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — Candles Setting the Mood
The Winter holidays are behind us, but candles still set a great teatime mood. Of course, they come in handy when a Winter storm causes a power outage. But I digress. Tea is one of those beverages with extraordinary versatility. It can be pretty straightforward, something to wet your whistle and either warm or cool… Continue reading
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