Steph's Cup of Tea
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Sliced or Smooshed?

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Perfectly sliced berries in a strawberry shortcake Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite treats!  Nothing says early summer to me like...
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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Braised Leeks

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The DH's braised leeks Leeks are a new crop for us.  They like long, mild growing seasons which we have plenty of around here.  We feas...
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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Practicing Joy and Winners!

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I chose the title of this blog post deliberately... practicing joy .  Because sometimes we just have to make ourselves practice something t...
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Spring Giveaway Day!

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I'm happy to be participating in Sew, Mama, Sew!'s latest giveaway day.  Spring is so special, for so many reasons - even with the...
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Circle of Friends

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Circle of Friends I've been tracking moments of joy this year, and one thing's for sure...there are joyful moments each day when we...
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul

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Woodland Hyacinth If of thy mortal goods thou art bereft, And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left, Sell one, and wit...
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Monday, May 09, 2011

Upcoming Giveaways

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Just a quick note about a couple of Giveaways... Pop over to This Good Life and support her first blog giveaway.  It's tea-themed!  T...
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Friday, May 06, 2011

J-Tea in Eugene, OR

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Josh Chamberlain, making a refreshing and like-no-other iced tea On a fine, fine spring day last weekend I shared several cups of tea with ...
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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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