May you enjoy the bounty of the harvest, the blessings of family and friends, and the beauty of the season. Celebrate with joy and thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Stone Cairns
A tradition among many countries and cultures around the world, from Scottish highlands to the Arctic of the Inuit, from the stupas of Tibet and the beach goers of Rhode Island, these stone cairns have served as directional markers. Because they so often point the way home, they represent safety, hope and friendship. 
This is a powerful symbol of home and life's journey. May you all find your way home safely this week, on the road or in your heart, and give thanks for life's many blessings.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Pumpkin Pie - guilt free!
In eager anticipation of the Thanksgiving feast, I'm repeating this recipe from one of our earliest posts on Rosemary's Sampler. Enjoy this easy Pumpkin Pie without the added calories.
Sugar Free & Crustless Pumpkin Pie
2 c. pumpkin
2 eggs
1 - 12 oz. can evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
3 packets sweetener
Spray a 9" pie pan with Pam. Beat all pie ingredients together. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes, then reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake an additional 35 minutes, until set. Remove from oven, allow to cool. Keep refrigerated.
Friday, November 20, 2009
The Flame Teapot
This unusual teapot was found at a yard sale by my NY sister. It is in very good shape, although it has a few minor nicks around the base. To my eye, it reminds me of an elephant with his trunk raised for good luck. In reality, it depicts the golden flame of the Statue of Liberty in NYC.
Crafted in 1997 by award winning architect Guy Lindsay Kohn, , it is a limited edition of 1,000. It is glazed in 24k gold and cast by hand. It was designed as an exact to-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty flame. It measures approximately 7" high and 12" wide from handle to spout. It does inspire conversation in the tea room.
Crafted in 1997 by award winning architect Guy Lindsay Kohn, , it is a limited edition of 1,000. It is glazed in 24k gold and cast by hand. It was designed as an exact to-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty flame. It measures approximately 7" high and 12" wide from handle to spout. It does inspire conversation in the tea room.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Murder She Wrote
Another Cardew Design teapot, this is the 'Crime Writer's desk' by Paul Cardew.
Three thousand teapots of this design were made between 1996 when it was first introduced and 1999 when it was retired. The details of this teapot are fun, complete with a wicker wastebasket that depicts crumpled manuscript pages. The lid to the wastebasket is removable. If you find this teapot for purchase, be certain the wastebasket is included. The picture is even dedicated 'To Paul, with love". The page on the typewriter
is fun to read:
Three thousand teapots of this design were made between 1996 when it was first introduced and 1999 when it was retired. The details of this teapot are fun, complete with a wicker wastebasket that depicts crumpled manuscript pages. The lid to the wastebasket is removable. If you find this teapot for purchase, be certain the wastebasket is included. The picture is even dedicated 'To Paul, with love". The page on the typewriter
is fun to read: Murder at the Grange
Chapter l.: (Rosie Lee Arrives)
The maid came in bearing a tea tray covered with a crisp white cloth. "Tea is served, Miss" she said carefully placing it before Rosie Lee. "Scones, how lovely" Rosie said, eying the heaped plate greedily.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Collection
This is the collection of little novelty teapots 
accumulated slowly over the weeks well over 12 years ago! Although they are not really useful, it was a fun promotion. And one of the benefits of having a tea room is that you can have these on display and share the collection with others!
accumulated slowly over the weeks well over 12 years ago! Although they are not really useful, it was a fun promotion. And one of the benefits of having a tea room is that you can have these on display and share the collection with others!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Novelty Tea Pots
This sewing machine teapot is from the Paul Cardew collection of novelty teapots. 
The Cardew teapots are some of the most beautiful and creative in the world as they develop unique themes and apply attention to details. Cardew Design was formed in 1991 to produce and market the collectable teapots of designer Paul Cardew. They utilize the finest clay, underglaze and lustres and combine that with a talented production team who use age-old skills to craft and create these uniquely designed teapots.
This miniature teapot copies the Cardew design, but does not display the skill or mastery of the art as the Cardew pot. The true Cardew teapot was a Christmas gift from my parents many years ago. The little impostor was a free giveaway at a local department store. Once a week, for six weeks, you could pickup a small novelty teapot if you purchased a certain amount. We were there, every week, faithful.
The Cardew teapots are some of the most beautiful and creative in the world as they develop unique themes and apply attention to details. Cardew Design was formed in 1991 to produce and market the collectable teapots of designer Paul Cardew. They utilize the finest clay, underglaze and lustres and combine that with a talented production team who use age-old skills to craft and create these uniquely designed teapots.
This miniature teapot copies the Cardew design, but does not display the skill or mastery of the art as the Cardew pot. The true Cardew teapot was a Christmas gift from my parents many years ago. The little impostor was a free giveaway at a local department store. Once a week, for six weeks, you could pickup a small novelty teapot if you purchased a certain amount. We were there, every week, faithful.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Blogger's Block
Hang in there friends!
We seem to be having a momentary blogger's block as life marches on around here. Hopefully inspiration will strike again soon!
We seem to be having a momentary blogger's block as life marches on around here. Hopefully inspiration will strike again soon!
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Art of the Table
Linda at Friendship Tea has been sharing a beautiful variety of tablescapes that were decorated for the second annual fund raising event Tea Time with Berea Ministry held recently in Kentucky.
Linda works diligently for this annual event, coordinating the volunteers, taste testing recipes, preparing tea, and organizing the activities for the day. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work required to pull this event together. Kudos for a job well done Linda! For additional information about this event and photos from last years gathering, visit Tea Time with Berea Ministry . Check out the recent posts on Friendship Tea to take a peek at the many artistic interpretations created for this years successful event. There are a lot of talented people creating many beautiful themed tables.
(photo shown here is a table in Sweet Remembrances set for a bridal shower)
Linda works diligently for this annual event, coordinating the volunteers, taste testing recipes, preparing tea, and organizing the activities for the day. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work required to pull this event together. Kudos for a job well done Linda! For additional information about this event and photos from last years gathering, visit Tea Time with Berea Ministry . Check out the recent posts on Friendship Tea to take a peek at the many artistic interpretations created for this years successful event. There are a lot of talented people creating many beautiful themed tables.(photo shown here is a table in Sweet Remembrances set for a bridal shower)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Green Tomatoes?
No problem! Consider Raspberry Jam
3 c. ground green tomatoes (use a food processor)
1 large box (6 oz.) Raspberry Jello
2 c. sugar
Combine all ingredients. Boil 10 minutes. Put in sterilized glasses. Cover with paraffin.
3 c. ground green tomatoes (use a food processor)
1 large box (6 oz.) Raspberry Jello
2 c. sugar
Combine all ingredients. Boil 10 minutes. Put in sterilized glasses. Cover with paraffin.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
SereniTea Wednesday
Enjoy Afternoon Tea at Sweet Remembrances today!
Sliced chicken sandwich with basil pesto mayonnaise
Red radish squares with French style cheese spread
Bacon, cheddar & pecan rounds.
Traditional English Cream Scones
Cinnamon Chip Scones
Mock clotted cream, strawberry preserves
Pumpkin Nut Roll
Chocolate Almond Brownies
Lemony Cookies
Sliced chicken sandwich with basil pesto mayonnaise
Red radish squares with French style cheese spread
Bacon, cheddar & pecan rounds.
Traditional English Cream Scones
Cinnamon Chip Scones
Mock clotted cream, strawberry preserves
Pumpkin Nut Roll
Chocolate Almond Brownies
Lemony Cookies
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
More Tea from Far Away Lands
A few days after the Teapigs English Breakfast arrived in the mail, another gift package landed on my doorstep. This surprise box was from Japan. Mikako, my penpal, sent a box full of Japanese "Halloween" candy and two varieties of tea. The tea shown here is 
Matcha-iri-genmaicha, or Genmaicha combined with Matcha. Genmaicha is a fresh green tea, usually Sencha, with roasted brown rice added to it. Typically, it produces a fresh green flavor with additional toasty almost nutty notes because of the brown rice. Matcha is a powdered green tea, known for its very intense flavor, and traditionally used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. The two, genmaicha and matcha, have been combined to produce a popular blend, and Mikako's favorite. A fresh flavor accompanies the intense green color of this unique tea, low in caffeine and high in antioxidants. Here's to your good health!
Thank you Mikako!
Matcha-iri-genmaicha, or Genmaicha combined with Matcha. Genmaicha is a fresh green tea, usually Sencha, with roasted brown rice added to it. Typically, it produces a fresh green flavor with additional toasty almost nutty notes because of the brown rice. Matcha is a powdered green tea, known for its very intense flavor, and traditionally used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. The two, genmaicha and matcha, have been combined to produce a popular blend, and Mikako's favorite. A fresh flavor accompanies the intense green color of this unique tea, low in caffeine and high in antioxidants. Here's to your good health!Thank you Mikako!
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