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I am so pleased to have something to share on this theme this week. On Tuesday Dottie, Gerri and I were most priveleged to travel to a neighboring county on an antiquing expedition. We perused the quaint little town of Buchanan, Virginia and I unexpectantly found a treasure that I have been seeking for years, a copy of the painting my grandmother hung over her bed which I always loved so much as a child. I will post that at some future time. I also found several pieces of pink transferware to add to my collection. But then for luncheon we stopped in at the White Oak Tavern near Fincastle!

Fincastle, the county seat of Botetourt, was founded in 1770 and there are many log structures which have been exquisitely refurbished to retain their original charm, and this tavern is a prime example. Converted to a tearoom several years ago it huses a front room filled with tantalizing gifts of the highest quality and the tearoom itself will only accommodate around 4-5 tables which requires the most fortunate traveller to plan ahead and reserve their table in advance.

The menu card revealed at least 20 different teas, tisanes, and herbals from which to choose, making our choice of drink more difficult than our entree! We finally decided on a tisane entitled summer stroll. each table had a 4 minute sand timer which we were told to flip over to wait for the tea to steep.

And then our entree was served.... u believably delicious pecan encrusted cranberry chicken salad and home baked bread with balsamic vinagrette dipping sauce! YUM! YUM!

A most delightful, heavenly wonderful day out with the girls!!

Teatime

Visit Emily for more Thursday Tea!

Whether tea for 0ne or twenty

there is always time to chat or muse

to smile or laugh

prat on about days gone by

or dream about your tomorrows.

Tea bridges life's joys and sorrows!

Share a cup of tea today with someone!

Hamantashen and Tea for One

In preparation for Passover I have been baking the most amazing morsels of tastiness which I discovered at the final lesson of our Bible study on Esther by Beth Moore. She provided this recipe for
Hamantashen or Haman’s Ears.

2 sticks of butter softened
2 cups of sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
4 tsp. baking powder
4 cups wheat or white all purpose flour
Filling see note below

1. Cut butter into the sugar. Blend thoroughly. Add eggs, vanilla, and blend thoroughly.

Add flour and baking powder, ½ cup at a time blending each thoroughly!
2. Put in refrigerator for a few hours.
3. Roll out about ¼ inch thickness and cut about 3in in diameter circles. Used a drinking glass.

4. Put a tablespoon of filling (I used almond but it could be apricot, poppy seed, prune, etc. found in the baking section of your grocer. I love the almond!) in the center of each circle. Fold up and slightly over on 3 sides to make like a small tricorn hat shape. Crimp the corners a little with your fingers to seal. You want some of the filling to show.

5. Bake at 375 for about 10-15 minutes.
6. Yields 36 cookies. I halved the recipe for my Passover Seder dessert.

And now to my special time today just for me!

o this afternoon after a busy morning of baking and house cleaning, what a delight to sit down to a cosy cup of Highland Honey Rubioos Red Tea and sample my freshly baked Hamantashen.

UMMMMM! afternoon delight for one! Of course, I do have my precious Easter card I just received from my card pal, Gina Of Simply Heart at Home to keep me company.

And what better time to peruse a tantalizing book on loan to me by a special prayer team member and friend, Lois, Angels on Assignment, by Charles Frances Hunter.

As if that couldnt keep my attention while I nibble there lie my binoculars to do a bit of bird watching this afternoon.

You cant really see it well in the phto but my bluebird house is occupied and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of an easter egg! I took this photo today.

Excuse me now while I nibble!

UMMMM!

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