On Wings of Eagles: Tuesday Cuppa Tea

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Saturday, January 26, 2019

A Mid Winter's Tea

Today another arctic blast is ushering a really cold snap. so I sat by my fire doing my weekly Bible Study in Isaiah!
I thought that a lovely thing to do would be to celebrate this mid-winter time with a bit of tea and a tasty!!!

{{Just as an aside I found the wonderful tribute from Sibelius , Findandia to enjoy while to enjoy this post... I remember when Amanda and Joshau used to playnthis when they were in the Youth Symphony!It is the next post following this one}}

I recently purchased my cups and saucers online depicting Finlandia... which makes me think icy cold and lovely wintry views.. So I originally set my tea on the dining table that is set with a wintry mood!!

I had switched out the red transfer ware for the blue!

And I brewed some spicy Red Roobios tea to warm me up!!!

Yesterday at the bakery I couldn't pass up the beautiful macarons!!!

I could barely keeps hubs snitchy fingers off of his German Chocolate one!!!

I was looking forward to the beautiful lavender one! So delectable.. I love that very fragile crunch and then the chewy goodness inside!!!

Earlier in the week I had reset the sideboard with a tribute
to my grandmother who loved blue.

Last night I redid the mantel for a Mid Winter's salute!! My handsome fox couple will usher in a valentine theme soon!!

So I moved my tea to the parlor so I could enjoy the fireside while I supped my tea and enjoyed my sweet!!!

Pink Saturday

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Timeless Treasure Tea for Me

I believe the change in the weather has brought out a virus for me... Just not up to snuff today and I should be at Bible Study but my head ache just wouldnt allow it... so today really seems like a nice cup of tea day for me... along with a lovely read or two.

Photos from Pinterest
My book is Timeless Treasures by Emilie Barnes... such precious readings on memories.. such a pastime over a plate of pumpkin bread and pear... and a warm cup of cinnamon apple tea!! Just right for this rather damp, cold day!

"Her plants... her books.. her writing desk..were all within her reach.. she could scarcely see an object in that room which had not an interesting remembrance connected to it. "
Jane Austen

Truly, for me, to glance about the room I see so many treasures that came to me through my wonderful mother..

Her handsome rooster, one of which she loved to collect over the years. Her maiden name being COX, she had a natural affinity toward them... and the lacy cloth upon which he proudly stands once graced mom's table!...

The beautifully crafted turned bowl given her by a close friend was something rom which I could never part...

"For me, a walk through my house is almost like a visit with a group of old friends. Almost everything I encounter comes with a story attached".

Emilie Barnes

When I look to my right I see one of my mother's decorative wood items she and my dad were locally famous for in the Mountain Craft Guild...I have so many of her treasures scattered about in every room.. sweet reminders of my dear parents and their love for creating lovely items from the heart!

Beside that is the amazing gate leg table my grandfather made when he started housekeeping right after WWI. This is probably my favorite treasure of all! Haha, by the 1950's it had been painted and relegated to grandma's country dairy farmhouse kitchen where I remember so many family gatherings huddled around it enjoying meals during summer stays.. It seated 10 kids easily... when they sold the farm it was relegated to the basement where we kids ate all our Thanksgiving meals.. Looking pretty badly when my mother received it, she lovingly worked hard to bring it back to its former glory!

Timeless Treasures
I love them because they are old
But they never get old to me..
Each one is wrapped in a story.
And tied with a memory.
...
It was love that made them heirlooms
And not just antiques you can see.
And it's the unbroken bonds of love
That are real timeless treasures to me!.
Sandy Clough

These pears are just ripe enough to taste perfectly tart with a zing of sweetness for me

Mustn't allow the pumpkin bread to lose its warmth... so tasty with a piping hot cup of tea!

My cup is a collectible mug.. we purchased this one at Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast in Lititz, Pa. which is exactly half way to our daughter's home in Ma!

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Whatever is Lovely, Tea Time

Our tea last week was so much fun.
Friday morning the table was set,

The hutch housed the tea pots and condiments

The place settings were awaiting my special friends from church

I was looking so forward for 10:30 to arrive!!!... We were set to celebrate Elevenses!

The food would be served from the parlor!

Well, my dear guests arrived on time and the mood was set for a leisurely respite from the world's stress and troubles as we revelled in the spirit of love and deep friendship!

It was my joy to in any way I could lavish my dear companions with many ideals I gleaned from Emilie Barnes book, If Teacups could Talk .
The premise is described in this quote, " Somehow, taking tea together encourages am atmosphere of intimacy when you slip off the timepiece in your mind, and cast your fate to the delight of tasty tea, tiny, food, and thoughtful conversation! "

Each participant had a quote to read spurring on the topic of setting aside a time to set the mind of beauty and rest , and sharing loving memories from our pasts . We were so leisurely in our gathering it lasted until 2... Lovely!!

Even though my knife skills could have been better, the food was tasty and and plentiful!

The cranberry-orange and walnut scones were a huge hit.. served with a mascarpone and marmalade cream, they were very good!

I just had a varied array of fresh tea bags so ladies could choose between caffeinated and herbal offerings... I loved the Irish Breakfast tea by Twinings!!!

Emilie in her book recommended an easy to bake cake for our tea dessert... it was super easy... and so rich only a smallish piece was sufficient!

My friend loved it so she went home and found it online as well!

https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/chocolate-pudding-cake/

Chocolate Pudding Cake

This Chocolate Pudding Cake the easiest cake recipe to make. There are only 4 ingredients! It is one of the best tasting chocolate cakes I have ever had.

Course: Dessert

Servings: 12 servings

1 Devil's Food cake mix dry

5 oz chocolate pudding mix cook and serve, not instant

3 cups milk

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Pour contents of cake mix box into a large bowl.

Stir dry pudding mix and milk together in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.

Fold cooked pudding into the dry cake mix.

Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

This cake is delicious served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Tea Time is a wonderful time to ponder Philippians 4, What ever is lovely, think on these things!
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Preparing is so Much Fun!!!

So this is a very busy week.. working on the house and getting things done in preparation for my lovely tea party..
I have my menu planned...
Assorted teas
Cranberry Orange Scones
Assorted tea Sandwiches
Cranberry orange compote
Triple Chocolate Cake Squares
These are my tried and true and everyone's favorite Christmas scones!! My best friend put in an order for them at the tea!
Most of the dishes have been brought out of storage, washed and ready to set.. now stored under cover on the table.