44th Tea Pots and Tea Things Tuesday Kristina

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44th Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday

In youth we learn: in age we understand.

Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach

 Is There Really a Human Race Lyrics

Jamie Lee Curtis

“Is there really a human race?

Is it going on now all over the place?

When did it start?

Who said, “Ready, Set, Go”?

Did it start on my birthday?

I really must know.

Do I warm up and stretch?

Do I practice and train?

Do I get my own coach?

Do I get my own lane?

Do I race in the snow?

Do I race in a twister?

Am I racing my friends?

Am I racing my sister?

If the race is a relay, is Dad on my team:

And his dad and his dad? You know what I mean.

Is the race like a loop or an obstacle course?

Am I a jockey, or am I a horse?

Is there pushing and shoving to get to the lead?

If the race is unfair, will I succeed?

Do some of us win? Do some of us lose?

Is winning or losing something I choose?

Why am I racing? What am I winning?

Does all of my racing keep the world spinning?

If I get off track when I take the wrong turn,

Do I make my way back from mistakes? Do I learn?

Is it a sprint? A dash to the end?

Am I aware of the time that I spend?

And why do I do it, this zillion yard dash?

If we don’t help each other we’re all going to CRASH.”

“Sometimes it’s better not to go fast.

There are beautiful sights to be seen when you’re last.

Shouldn’t it be that you just try your best?

And that’s more important than beating the rest?

Shouldn’t it be looking back at the end

that you judge your own race by the help that you lend?

So, take what’s inside you and make big, bold choices,

And for those who can’t speak for themselves,

use bold voices.

And make friends and love well,

bring art to this place

And make the world better

for the whole human race.”

I welcome all of you to tea.  I hope your week has been as exciting as mine!  I have had tea party every day and better yet it was with my daughter.  Kristina has been home for reading week and we have kept the kettle busy into the wee hours of the night.  So many things to chat about.  Amazing to hear all the things she has learnt on this journy.  I find it so amazing to watch my little girl maturing into a fine young woman.  Back to university tomorrow and the tender care of my dear friend Wanda for a few more weeks.


So I apologize for not making the rounds and to chat you this week, we needed to catch up on two months of tea.  I am always grateful for your visits and your comments.

A Mother and Daughter Tea

The makings of a great occasion

Mother and daughter teacups

A thrifty purchase

Feathers, vintage lace, pearls and china, of course.

A birthday gift from my son and daughter-in-love

Pretty lace

A birthday gift from my Aunt Ruby

many, many years ago.

Cream or sugar??

Reflections

My butterfly is flourishing

Fluttering to take flight

Perspective

Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22:6 (New Living Translation)



~ I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy their pretty vignettes.

The more the fun!

We don't want to miss a single teacup or teapot!

*************

As always, we cherish your comments and participation

with our Tuesday meme.

~You will be warmly welcomed if you choose to become a follower!~

Welcome to, Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!

These are the links to the other oh-so-delightful tea parties and tabletop parties that I attend.

I invite you to drop in. ~ Many thanks to those who faithfully host each week.

~ Hope to see you there!!

( Our own memes are marked with an asterisk * ):

*~The 72nd, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'

@ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

~ Tuesday Teatime with Lady Katherine

@ http://www.ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

~ Teatime Tuesday with Sandi

@ http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

~ Teacup Tuesday with Martha

@ http://marthasfavorites.blogspot.com/

~ Teacup Tuesday with Terri

@ http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

~ Tabletop Tuesday with Marti

@ http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/

~ A Return to Loveliness with Kathy

@ http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

*~ The 44th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday', with Wanda Lee and Pam @

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

and  http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Other favorite places I may visit this week:

~Tablescape Thursday with Susan

@ http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com

~ Foodie Friday with Michael

@ http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

~Show and Tell Friday with Cindy

@ http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

~Sunday Favorites with Chari

@ http://happytodesign.blogspot.com

Cheers and hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; ( Wanda Lee is the other half of our weekly blog tea party meme; 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.., @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

43rd Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday, marmalade recipe

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43rd  Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday

Treat your friends as you do your pictures,
and place them in their best light.

Jennie Jerome Churchill

A warm welcome to all

The sun was shining Sunday morning when I awoke, a nice change to be sure!  I decided to take the opportunity to photograph my tea table.  

My tea table is small because our home is staged for selling

A teacup from my mom's collection

Hand made pearl necklace

Antique pearl brooch 

I must retire these items.

The cupcake is a bath bomb.

The chocolate bon bon holds lip loss.

So cute!

We'll be serving scones and marmalade.

Proverbs 20:27

The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

This beautiful plant does well in the hot summer

and adapts to indoors in the autumn

HARALD'S  DWARF  ORANGE  TREE  JAM

From 38th Tea Pots and Tea Things Tuesday Click to see

METHOD

Wash and clean oranges, chop (remove pits if any)

Weigh oranges and add equal weight of sugar

Place in a large pot (if the fruit is dry add a little water),

Boil rapidly then reduce heat a little (be careful or it will boil over- big sticky mess)

Skim off rising scum

Drop small amount to test on a cold plate until jam gels

Remove from heat and when cooled a little fill,  *prepared jars 

Note!

Always ensure that the jars are clean, preheated and standing on wooden surface during filling.

Allow to stand and cool a little before closing securely.

~ I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy her pretty vignettes.

The more the fun!

We don't want to miss a single teacup or teapot!

*************

As always, we cherish your comments and participation

with our Tuesday meme.

~You will be warmly welcomed if you choose to become a follower!~

Welcome to, Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!

These are the links to the other oh-so-delightful tea parties and tabletop parties that I attend.

I invite you to drop in. ~ Many thanks to those who faithfully host each week.

~ Hope to see you there!!

( Our own memes are marked with an asterisk * ):

*~The 71st, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'

~ Tuesday Teatime with Lady Katherine

~ Teatime Tuesday with Sandi

~ Teacup Tuesday with Martha

~ Teacup Tuesday with Terri

~ Tabletop Tuesday with Marti

~ A Return to Loveliness with Kathy

*~ The 43rd, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday', with Wanda Lee and Pam @

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

and  http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Other favorite places I may visit this week:

~ Tablescape Thursday with Susan

~  Foodie Friday with Michael

~ Show and Tell Friday with Cindy

~ Sunday Favorites with Chari

Our dear felow blogging friends. ~ Life and blogging teaches us well:

"If at first you don't succeed; try, try again!".., and .., "3rd times a charm!"

..,Wink! ~ WL.

Cheers and hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; ( Wanda Lee is the other half of our weekly blog tea party meme; 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.., @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

42th Tea Pots and Tea Things Tuesdays, McKelvie's

W e l c o m e    t o...

42nd   Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday

A real friend is one who helps us to think
our best thoughts, do our noblest deeds,
and be our finest selves.


“It is who we are in our thoughts, feelings, dispositions, and choices—in the inner life—that counts. Profound transformation there is the only thing that can definitively conquer outward evil.”


-- Dallas Willard, philosopher
 
 
 

  Welcome dear friends, new and familiar, to a cozy corner of comfort and conversation with a cup of tea.  Did you feel loved this week around the tea table? I did. Thank you to everyone who shared their special post and those who took the time to comment. I visited each and every one.   I have discovered that my relationship (connection)? with you through  thought-provoking prose, your favorite scripture,  innovative projects and creative photography, encourage my personal journey in a positive manner.

Do you have time to linger by the fire?  I have soup simmering in the pot and fresh bread baking in the oven. Last month I served Bean and Barley Soup   and promised a recipe for McKelvie's Bannack bread or Soda bread.  Sorry for the delay but I have included that recipe below, as well a Creamy Broccilli White Bean Soup.

Simplicity was so appealing to me this week.
I used only black and white dishes and plain-jane one's at that!
A combination of five different sets
All thrifted or on sale.

A touch of spring green to accent.
After a busy week of Valentine's events this seemed restful.

By the fireplace

Vintage black necklace and fun feathers

Perfect for the Irish Soda Bread

A place for you

 A place for me.
Shell dish is sitting on a teacup for height.
Butter and sharp cheddar cheese will be served.

Enjoy!

 
 
 I had a little extra time during the week and got creative with last week's vignette. 
I posted the extra pictures Sunday.  See them here   
 
 
“The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’

-- Jesus

Creamy Broccilli White Bean Soup


Steaming broccoli florets helps them maintain their nutrients; adding them to soup with olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic cloves makes a complete hearty meal. Serves 4

Ingredients

1 head broccoli (1 pound), cut into florets, stems thinly sliced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained

2 1/2 cups chicken stock

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

1/2 ounce shaved Parmesan, for serving

Directions

1.  Steam broccoli florets and stems until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup florets for garnish.

2.  Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add beans and stock and bring mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat and add broccoli; puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish each bowl with broccoli florets, toasted pine nuts, and shaved Parmesan.

From Whole Living, January/February 2011

Scottish or Irish?????

Picture from Little Shamrocks.com 

McKelvie's Delishes Fishes Dishes is a wonderful restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Over 100 years ago, Mckelvie's used to be an old fire hall that was destine for the wrecking crew. After undergoing some serious remodeling, this restaurant is now high-ceilinged and decorated with great marine artifacts. Not to mention a rowboat in the center of the floor. When we lived there 25 years ago it was a favorite of our young family.  Every guest is greeted with a basket of their special soda bread and butter.  As I looked for a recipe for soda bread, the reference to McKelvie's was common. I am not the only one who wanted to take the recipe home. This recipe is so close to the real McCoy, er McKelvie you would have to go there to get better. (By the by...it is also very tastey with a before dinner glass of wine) source

Oat Bannock, McKelvie’s Style

Ingredients:

1 c Whole wheat flour
1/2c All purpose flour
1/2c Rolled oats
2 Tbsp. Sugar, granulated
2 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 Tbs. Butter, melted
1/3c Raisins; optional
3/4c Water; approximately

Stir together flours, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt.


Add melted butter, raisins (if using) and water, adding more water if needed to make sticky dough.


With floured hands, pat into greased pie plate.


Bake in 400F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and tester comes out clean.


Cut into wedges.

SERVES:6

~ I encourage you to stop by and savour another cup of tea while you enjoy her pretty vignettes.

The more the fun!

*Mr. Linky will arrive soon.

We don't want to miss a single teacup or teapot!

                     As always we cherish your comments and participation in our Tuesday meme.

~You will be warmly welcomed

if you choose to become a follower!~

                          Welcome to...

Tuesday Tea Time In Blogland!

These are the links to the other oh-so-delightful tea parties and tabletop parties that I attend.


I invite you to drop in. Many thanks to those who faithfully host each week.




~ Hope to see you there!!




*~The 70th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'

~ Tuesday Teatime with Lady Katherine

~ Teatime Tuesday with Sandi

~ Teacup Tuesday with Martha

~ Teacup Tuesday with Terri

~ Tabletop Tuesday with Marti

~ A Return to Loveliness with Kathy

*~ The 42, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday', with Wanda Lee and Pam @




Other favorite places I may visit this week:


~Tablescape Thursday with Susan


~ Foodie Friday with Michael


~Show and Tell Fridays with Cindy


~Sunday Favorites with Chari



Cheers and hugs from Pam and Wanda Lee; ( Wanda Lee is the other half of our weekly blog tea party meme; 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.., @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com