My Tea Planner

Meet Rose and Kathleen

An aunt and niece whose shared life in tea became a book, a body of work, and an invitation to gather with more care.

My Tea Planner

Kathleen Pedulla

Kathleen grew up in Watsonville, California. She studied Studio Arts at San Jose State, developed a career in catering, wedding planning, baking, and cooking classes, and developed recipes for 350 Best Vegan Recipes.

Rose Anna Higashi

Rose is a retired professor of English literature, Japanese literature, poetry, and creative writing. Her poems and essays have appeared in literary magazines and college textbooks, and her poetry journal Blue Wings was published by Paulist Press.

A shared table

Their book and site bring together real food, creative hospitality, art, culture, travel, poetry, and the values of harmony, humility, respect, and creativity.