whose place no one else can take”

Author Unknown

Why not honor or remember your Mother with a nice cozy cup of tea and some French Madeleines or have an intimate tea party for a few friends in memory of those who have passed on.   Sharing a cup of your favorite tea and cookies is a nice gesture and you can bring all the makings to her.  Why not bring a bunch of flowers to complete the honor.

Here is the recipe for Strawberry French Madeleines from Tea Time Magazine.

Strawberry French Madeleines, Yield 48 cookies

     4 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tsp strawberry extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled.  Garnish with confectioners’ sugar.

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray wells of 4 (12-well) madeleine pans with nonstick baking spray with flour.  Set aside.          In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar and strawberry extract.  Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, 5 minutes.  Set aside.   In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.   Add half of flour mixture to egg mixture.  Beat at medium speed until incorporated.   Add remaining flour mixture.  Gradually add butter, beating until well blended.  Let stand for 5 minutes.  Spoon 1 TBS batter into each prepared well of pans.   Bake until light golden, 5 minutes.   Remove madeleines from molds and cool completely on wire racks.  Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired. 

We are very happy to announce that the Celebrated Harpist, Esther M. Underhay will play for us at the tea. 

For reservations and more information contact us at partyinfo@teaattwo.com   We promise you a magnificent time!       Ladies Dressey Attire, Hats encouraged. Gentlemen jackets, please.

Cheers!   

     Recent research suggests that those kinds of tea may also protect against cancer.  In a study published in “Cancer Research”, mice that drank black tea developed 93% fewer cancers than their water-drinking cohorts (green-tea drinkers had 88% fewer cancers).  And those laid-back more mice drinking decaffeinated tea,  still had 77% fewer cancers than water-drinkers.  Common to these teas are substances called poly – phenols which act as antioxidants and could inhibit tumor growth.

                                                     Okakura Kakuzo  1862-1913

A Japanese Scholar born on February 14, 1982 and the Author of

                                                          “The Book of Tea”  (1906)

When Spring arrives, we think of a newness in all that we do.  We wash and clean and polish so that everything sparkles.  The darkness of winter has gone and the sunshine with its’ warmth is so welcomed.  I have polished my aunt’s tea set and my silverware.  Oh how it shines, bringing back such pleasant memories.    Go sit on the porch with a good friend, try a new tea , and make some of your favorite scones.  Welcome Spring, we are glad you are here.

If you would like to join, contact the tealady at partyinfo@teaattwo.com.  I will be happy to give you all the details and send you a membership application. 

Spring is coming and with it many occasions for Afternoon Tea. Please remember, I do not have a tea room, we are a catering business and we bring everything to you!