I think this is a really cool photo!  I like how the small glass teapot has steamed up and framed the steeping stalks. Hojicha - This tea ...

Today's tea review is Genmaicha , also known as brown rice tea or "popcorn" tea.  There is rice in this tea, but no popcorn.  ...

When my niece was born and I met her for the first time, I whispered in her ear what I knew to be true,  "You're amazing.  You are ...

I had a horrible cup of tea yesterday, and it was made by none other than yours truly. The root cause: I was in a hurry .  It unfolded like...

A favorite thing among favorites at the NW Tea Festival was participating in the many varied tea tastings.  Offered by experts also in love ...

A very fun part of the NW Tea Festival was visiting with the vendors at the Exhibit Hall.  The offerings ranged from high-end teas to tea e...

 Me, happy at the NW Tea Festival in Seattle I spent last weekend at the NW Tea Festival and had an amazing time!  I have several days of ...

  I recently shared an evening with a colleague, and we had tea.  It was my first British-style tea in the new place.  Fun!  I was eager to...

I had one of those "wow" moments today.  I ran in my company's annual 5K race and did very well (4th woman overall).  I was su...

Inspired by this Martha Stewart article , I spent part of a recent Saturday dip-dying anything I could get my hands on including plain white...

I've been reading Helen Gustafson's Green Tea User's Manual and am reminded how much I enjoyed her other book, The Agony of the...

We are part of a community garden in Oregon.  It's a 10-minute slow stroll from the house.  We often walk over after dinner.  We started...

Two library cards are now in my wallet.  I'm so lucky!  My local (county) library is an easy bike ride from our place.  Part of the rid...

Sweetcakes made these reusable snack/sandwich bags to match my new lunch bag .  They are lined with ripstop nylon and they close with Velc...

A fun weekend project! On Saturday, The DH and I visited the local old-timey "Pharmacy" that still has an intact soda fountain.  I...

I guess I've been on a British kick lately. Last night, I talked the DH into watching the Wallis and Edward DVD with me.  I enjoyed i...

Fisher Fair Scones I had not heard of Fisher Fair Scones  until I picked up the mix from my local grocer's aisle and read the info on t...

Enjoying some time exploring Oregon with Mom

Even though I'm no longer living in a college town, fall seems like a new start to me.  I've had fun donating school supplies to a ...

The DH and I recently discovered a forgotten nursery, a wild spot in the midst of the city!  Roses escaping...reaching for the sky, the sun...