When it comes to pairing tea with baked goods, you can never go wrong with a freshly baked scone. Aside from the taste, I really love that scones come in a variety of different flavours. I’m a fan of the classic buttermilk scones, but appreciate a scone packed with flavour, too! They can be sweet, fruity … Read more
It’s currently dark and stormy out, so I’m trapped in my office with a teapot filled with a second flush darjeeling and long to-do list. I can’t wait for that satisfaction of checking off all of the items! When I came down to the February blog round up on my list for today, my first … Read more
I am officially one year older! To kick off my birthday celebrations, I have reservations for afternoon tea at a local tea room I adore. I always say my birthday is a great excuse to make people do things with me they wouldn’t normally do. For instance, all my not-so tea addicted friends and family … Read more
I was first introduced to Mairlyn Smith from a blog post she wrote called Thirty Cups of Tea. She mentioned how tea makes her happy, soothes her and acts like a problem solver. Tea is always the answer. It was then that I began to follow Mairlyn online and slowly I started to notice her … Read more
I hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween, tea friends! I’ve been a bit behind on writing some blog posts as I have been busy working on my “Behind the Scenes of Tea Blogging” presentation for the Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2nd Annual Tea Festival this weekend. If you’re in the Hamilton, Ontario area … Read more
If you’re a fan of going out for afternoon tea, then you might be excited to learn that it can actually be pretty easy (and super fun!) to create your own afternoon tea party at home. With my birthday less than two months away, I started to think of how I wanted to celebrate. I’m … Read more
Windsor’s Little Italy has changed a bit over the years. I don’t visit it nearly enough as I should, but there was one new business that made me want to take a stroll down Erie Street again. Teacups & Crowns is a tea room and boutique where you’re encouraged to unwind with a cup of … Read more