Steph's Cup of Tea
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Wagashi

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Photo by Mitra Kanten, cherry blossom floating in agar agar So many times I have mentioned feeling really fortunate here in Portlan...
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Sunday, April 24, 2011

New Spring Dress

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My new spring dress My friend CO Tea Lover gave me this great pattern for Christmas, and encouraged me to up my sewing game.  With the prom...
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Friday, April 22, 2011

Earth Day and Tea

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Happy Earth Day!  (And happy birthday to Esme!) Photo taken by Voyager I, 1977 Today, as we sip our tea, let's think about its impa...
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Monday, April 18, 2011

My New Tiered Tray

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Sweetcakes has done it again with her master crafting and creativity.  She made for me this lovely tiered tray.  I'm dreaming up reason...
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Friday, April 15, 2011

A Working Girl's Tea Party

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Marilyn has published a book!  I'm so thrilled for her.  It's called Tea Party in your Cupboard , and it encourages us to make a tea...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Pink Cherry Puffs

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It's like a fairy tale around here right now...with all the pink cherry blossom! I've had a little fun in PhotoShop Elements.
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Saturday, April 09, 2011

Saturday Morning Scenes

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What's your Saturday morning look like? Tell me about its colors, textures, visuals. What story does it tell?  What's the central fe...
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Thursday, April 07, 2011

Cup of Brown Joy (Chap Hop)

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Not to be missed!  (Thanks for the link, Roxyred!)
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Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Thinking of Japan

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I spent a lovely hour recently drinking matcha thin tea in a serene tea room among friends and tea enthusiasts.  Our host, M (in the light...
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Friday, April 01, 2011

Berkeley Imperial Tea Court

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I have long been a fan of the Imperial Tea Court .  I remember my first visit to the original tea room in San Fran's Chinatown.  The fr...
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Monday, March 28, 2011

Savories

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Savories - finger sandwiches and other small tasty nibbles - are my favorite tea party course.  Here are three that I made for a tea gatheri...
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

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I had the joy recently to attend a special tea event at McCormick & Schmick's, sponsored by the Tao of Tea.  These two organizations...
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Monday, March 21, 2011

38 Brave Things I Did This Year

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Bday cake by the DH (Camellia Japonica blossom on top and apple blossoms in background) 38 Brave Things I Did This Year Took a new job ...
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Hints of Green

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I love this cup and saucer, because they hint at green.  The rim, the foot of the teacup, and inside the cup....
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Monday, March 14, 2011

Guinness Soda Bread Scones

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In honor of St. Patty's, the DH and I worked up this recipe for Guinness Soda Bread scones. I think these work really well with whole w...
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Spring Around the House

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These pussy willows were glorious in their bud form, silvery and downy.  And now that they've popped, I can't help but shoot them ag...
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Microwave Lemon Curd

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Alternate title:  The microwave redeems itself The microwave and I have not been companions for awhile.  We lived without one for the past...
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