by Helen Kain | Mar 17, 2020 | Green, Spring Tablescapes, St. Patrick's Day, Tea, White
If we can’t have a parade, we can certainly enjoy a celebratory St. Patrick’s Day Tea in the comfort of our homes. Comfort food takes centre stage. Beef Stew Braised with Guinness Irish Soda Bread (photo and recipe courtesy of BBC Good Recipes) ...
by Helen Kain | Jun 27, 2019 | Green, Pink and Red, Purple, Tea, White, Yellow
Earlier this year found me scrounging for ideas for an Irish table setting for St. Patrick’s Day. Googling “Irish Tea” turned up this tea set by Aynsley with the charming name of “Cottage Garden”. Always a sucker for multi-coloured...
by Helen Kain | May 23, 2019 | Blue, Green, Pink and Red, Tea, White, Yellow
“You scream, I scream, We all scream, for Ice Cream.” Except at an ice cream social. Screaming would be rude. Ice cream, though – that we must have! Let’s gather some of our favourite flavours. How about Peanut Butter Chocolate, Mint Chocolate...
by Helen Kain | Feb 18, 2019 | Accessories, Black, Tea, Winter Tablescapes
One of the great joys of grandchildren is elevating everyday experiences into memorable ones, whether it’s with special food or fun tableware. Tea parties are a favourite ordinary-turned-special meal with our crew, and when they include a cat theme,...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Pink and Red, Sweets, Tea, Vintage china, White, Winter Recipes, Winter Tablescapes
For the Scots, Hogmanay, or New Year, is a much bigger celebration than Christmas and is marked by much feasting, often over several days. I thought it would be fun to pay homage to this tradition with a Scottish themed tea. Daughter Kirsten, son Adam and Papa...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Breakfast, Starters, Tea, Winter Recipes
This healthier version of Scotch eggs is a marvellous “proteinious” snack. Traditional Scotch eggs are a soft-boiled egg surrounded by sausage meat, breaded and fried. Delicious picnic food or bar snack, they are wonderful, but heavy. This version packs...
