Filling the Cupboard with Jams and Preserves!

Lately I have been collecting some interesting jams and preserves for my holiday baking....I love stocking the pantry with yummy things on hand......I know I am spoiled since I have been own line of food goodies but I look for others that are wonderful too!

   

This year people kept asking me for Lingonberries from Sweden and Christmas Preserves from England. Another favorite is the Stonewall Blueberries Jam which has little wild berries and is exceptional!  I thought the Sugar Plum Jam looked like a winner too! Look around for some new and unsual ones you might use!

Turnovers with Filling for Afternoon Tea!

These are so easy to make and you can make them all - or just a few. Purchase a box of Pepperidge Farms Frozen Puff Pastry and inside you will find 2 packages of dough folded over. Each of these sections will make 9 turnovers which you will bake in the oven.

Some delightful tea will go well with your lovely turnovers....

Remove the 2 long sheets of dough from the package and thaw side by side for about 40 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Cut each package into 3 long panels, then each of these into 3 nice squares...place 9 squares on a baking sheet and in the center of each place 1 tsp cream cheese and 1 tsp preserves of your choice. Fold over the square to from a triangle. Press edges tight and bake at 400 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. You may need to repress the edges on any that come open.

Abundant Blessings Winner!

Today is the day that is filled with excitement...

Congratulations to Angela McRae who won my Abundant Blessings GiveAway Drawing!

Thanks to all 93 of you who entered and I wish you all could win!

Angela's blog can be found at http://ncmagteawithfriends.blogspot.com/

Sunday Celebration

Today I would like to share my collection of very old antique Bibles and books.
I started collecting these when I was in college and paid little for them but they are very interesting!

Many of these are from the 1900's and some from the 1800's.......

And of course - my Gideon Bible I was given in 3rd grade in public school - sadly things have sure changed!

Pink Saturday is Here!

I hope this Christmas Tree with lots of Pink Cups and Saucers will bring some Pink Inspiration your way!

This little Pink Crochet Wall Pocket was made by Miss Lover of Crochet who had a lot more patience than yours truly.... Here's wishing you a lovely weekend -be sure and have a cup of tea! Happy Pink Saturday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness! Visit other bloggers who participate in this day at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Tea Quote

High Tea received its name during the Victorian period when families would eat an evening meal of meats, bread, cheese, and other substancial foods along with tea. These were eaten at a high dining table. (from 365 Things Every Tea Lover Should Know)

This is probably the #1 most commonly confused term regarding tea. Many people make the mistake of calling "Afternoon Tea" by the name "High Tea".

Register for an Abundant Blessing Giveaway Drawing

Here we go again.......it's another Giveaway Drawing....so leave your name on this post or mention the Giveaway on any post......this is an Abundant Blessing! This lovely topper is 33 x 33 inches and can go in the center of your table.....

A darling page a day mini tea calender will keep you knee deep in quotes.........

A handy guidebook to tea.......

A Cranberry scone mix and Cranberry Autumn Harney tea.........drip catcher and our own special blend of Apple Cider Tea!

The drawing will be November 16th - just in time for Thanksgiving - Continental USA only please!

Never Too Many Tea Books #4

This is a very "pretty" book...by Susannah Blake....as the cover says: "Whether it's a tea party in the garden or a cosy gathering by the fire, afternoon tea is a treat at any time of year. This irresistible collection of recipes tells you everything you need to know about preparing a tea-time feast, including how to make the perfect cup of tea."