Tea cup by Steve Sanchez A very kind friend recently gave me these tea cups by artist Steve Sanchez .  I am blessed with generous and...

Green Papaya Salad Sometimes things just come together... On Friday, I visited Pok Pok .  I'm ashamed to say it was my first time.  A...

I was to be having tea But I was home with the flu A little blue I scowled at the banana You call it ripe, I call it dead G...

While I was home for the holidays, I did a craft project with my niece, her friend, and their dolls.  :-)  Some grownups got to pl...

Rustic teacup with pu-erh, waiting patiently for me to put down the camera Patience is NOT my middle name.  But it is the name of th...

Why am I talking about   sake in a Tea 101 post?  Because it's relevant to tea!  When you are invited to a full Japanese Tea Ceremony...

Me (pouring) and Mom I recently had the LOVE-ly opportunity to host a tea party at my Mom's house.  Very special guests included ...

The DH (dear hubby) and I went for a walk yesterday, to see what's stirring  in the garden and in nature.  We stopped by this rock to...

May you spend a moment in reflection of all that 2013 has brought you. May you sweep clean your world for the start of a new year. ...

I had the wonderful opportunity to make matcha for a good friend and my niece while visiting my family over the Christmas holiday. It...

Twinkle, twinkle oh bright star Happy solstice!  I'm observing this longest night with a fire, herbal tea, Portland Cello Project ...

Different people need different things at the holidays.  Some people love big, loud family gatherings. Others prefer quiet moments of r...

This bright green little apple floats and bobs in my teacup.  Hidden beneath is a stainless steel mesh tea strainer.  A gift from a frien...

Do you enjoy an occasional lunch of Chinese dim sum?  It's a tasty and fun experience, with its historical roots and modern day pra...

Many of you have probably tired these green tea mints from the Sencha Naturals  company.  What do you think of them?   I enjoy them.  ...

"When we cannot bear to be alone, it means we do not properly value the only companion we will have from birth to death - oursel...

A whole chicken, deep fried Muzha, Taiwan Well, here's another way to cook up a holiday bird - you can deep fry the whole thing!...