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Saturday, March 5, 2011

Agave

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There are certain species of plants that just totally amaze me with their multiple and astounding uses. Agave is one of those plants. Part...
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Friday, March 4, 2011

Gifts from the Yucatan

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Not only have the ancient Mayans contributed to science, mathematics, architecture, astronomy and writing but they have given the world a la...
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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Teacup Thursday

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As we usher in March, we're sharing the green teacups in the cupboard this month to celebrate teacup Thursday. Shown here is a vintage L...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Mercado 23 -- Cancun's Local Market

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Shopping, at the local open air market Mercado 23 in downtown Cancun, Mexico, colorful, fresh and fragrant, away from the tourists, very in...
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Our Lady Guadalupe

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Couldn't resist snapping this meditative view in a little mission in the heart of Playa del Carmen's business district (Mexico). Whi...
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Monday, February 28, 2011

A Feast for the Eyes!

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Top Right, Chicken Mole. Mole sauce is a traditional combination of cinnamon, chocolate, and chiles to create the delicious taste sensatio...
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Saturday, February 26, 2011

A Day with the Dolphins

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One of our day trip excursions included a journey to Isla Mujeres, an island off the coast of Mexico, to Dolphin Discovery for a day of fun....
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Friday, February 25, 2011

Afternoon Tea ~ Mexico

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Prior to our vacation, we tried for weeks and weeks to locate a tea room in Cancun or the Yucatan Peninsula region, but to no avail. At best...
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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Teacup Thursday

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We're sharing Teacup Thursday today with Miss Spenser and others . In the middle parlor of the tea room is a shelf unit specifically mea...
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Bountiful Breakfast Buffet

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We recently enjoyed some vacation time in Cancun, Mexico at an all-inclusive resort (12 of us in all, from the Brill family side). As I was ...
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Hidden 'Tea'-light

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Once again, the snows have hit central PA and have blanketed the region with a layer of soft fluffy snow. Our dear friend Sharon of Waynesbo...
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Monday, February 21, 2011

Tea on the Tiber

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After a short journey south to Ellicott City, Maryland, we arrived at Tea on the Tiber for a delightful afternoon tea. This Victorian tea ro...
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