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Foods and candies for tea time (both British and other), recipes (with or without tea) original to author.

  • Special Tea Time Treats

    Tea and treats are a natural combo. Unfortunately, you can get into a real teatime routine (translation: dull treats). It’s good to try something different from the usual, something that will tickle your tastebuds as much as the tea does. Time is here To gather near And have a cup of tea. A slice of… Continue reading

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  • Popularity of Indian Cuisines

    There is a growing popularity in the U.S. for Indian cuisine (we’re catching up with the rest of the world). Indian restaurants are in virtually every country on the globe, with curries, naan, tandooris, and other specialties drawing in customers craving those unique tastes. Now, they’re also in every state in this country, along with… Continue reading

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  • Chai Tea at the Indian Restaurant

    “Chai” is an Indian word (based on the Chinese word “cha”) that means “tea.” In India, chai starts with a black tea (Assam) and is served with spices, lots of milk, and a generous portion of sugar. The secret to a good chai is in which spices and how much. This varies widely from one… Continue reading

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  • The Story of Walkers

    What’s teatime without a treat? Shortbread, cookies (or “biscuits” as the British say), tarts, mince pies and more have been satisfying tea drinkers for centuries. Walkers has been a premier brand, supplying taste-pleasing tidbits since 1898. Affordable, rich-tasting, and full of British tradition — what more could you want to tickle your teatime tastebuds? You’ll… Continue reading

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  • Tea & Food & Culture

    A recent tea tasting experience made very apparent to me the importance of pairing food and tea, and how those two things tie in with culture. Trying a tea from a different culture could be a shock for your tastebuds. Many tea experts agree that teas are often developed to go with the local cuisine.… Continue reading

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  • Shortbread Showdown

    Time for a shortbread showdown. There are a number of brands out there, but is there a difference between them? Let’s find out. First, I have to say that one of my favorite teatime treats is shortbread. It goes equally well with black tea (brewed strong and smoothed with milk and sweetener) as well as… Continue reading

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  • Chinese Tea Eggs

    Easter time is now upon us and many of us will be decorating eggs with our families. This time honored tradition is always a lot of fun, whether you like the painting of the eggs, the hiding of the eggs, or the finding of the eggs. However, in Chinese culture, they have an egg decorating… Continue reading

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  • From Scratch

    Do you remember reading Little House on the Prairie as a child? My eight-year-old niece recently read the series. One morning, her parents woke up to find her in the kitchen trying to make dumplings from scratch. She declared the day a “Pioneer Day” and told them to turn off computers, TVs and iPhones. Of… Continue reading

  • Tea with Betty Crocker

    As all good things, my tea cake came out of a moment of desperation. Those of us special tea drinkers with celiac disease or gluten intolerance (termed coeliac disease in Britain) cannot simply run down to the corner bakery for something to go with our cuppa, or grab a delectable fresh package off the shelf.… Continue reading

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  • British Candies Add Bright Hues to Any Occasion

    Spring is in the air, and the need for bright colors after the dullness of Winter leads me to seek out British Candies. They’re not only bright and colorful, but truly satisfy even the most severe craving for the sweet stuff, just as the first daffodil bloom I see helps fill the need for growing… Continue reading

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