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April 2025 Blog – – Glory in the Garden
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March 2025 – March is Back and so is St. Patrick’s Day!
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February 2025 – February Again
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January 2025 – The Wonders of Winter
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December 2024 – Chocolate for Christmas
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November 2024 – Healthy Mocktails for the Holidays
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October 2024 – Embracing Autumn: Cheese, Please!
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September 2024 – Anticipating Autumn: A Bird Lover’s Afternoon Tea
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August 2024 – Tokyo: Trend and Tradition
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July 2024 – Exploring Okinawa
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June 2024 – Oranges – The Magic Fruit
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May 2024 – Breakfast Bliss Part II: Hidden Gems of Honolulu
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April 2024 – Breakfast Bliss
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March 2024 – Bread and Life
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February 2024 – A Festive Filipino Afternoon Tea
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January 2024 – Easy Elegance in the New Year
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December 2023 – Joyful Gelatin
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November 2023 – Giving Thanks for Persimmons
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October 2023 – Eating in the Big City
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September 2023 – Simple Snacks at Summer’s End
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August 2023 – Japan’s Southern Islands and Waterways
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July 2023 – The Old and New in Osaka, Nara and Kyoto
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June 2023 – Treasures of Tokyo
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May 2023 – A Spring Family Reunion
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April 2023 – Easter in España
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March 2023 – An Irish Green Spring
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February 2023 – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony in Honolulu
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January 2023 – Warming Winter Soups
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December 2022 – Sugar and Spice: Ginger for Christmas
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November 2022 – Viva La France, Part III: November in Normandy
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October 2022 – Viva La France, Part II: Beauty and Art Along the Seine
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September 2022 – Viva la France, Part I: Paris, Palaces and Paintings
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August 2022 – The Latest from London Part III Traditions and Treasures
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July 2022 – The Latest from London, Part II: Royal Palaces
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June 2022 – The Latest from London, Part I, Afternoon Tea
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May 2022 – Is It Time to Travel?
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Eggs and Herbs, Easter’s Best Friends
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March 2022 – There’s Always More to Learn About Tea
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February 2022 Blog – Almonds for Valentine’s Day
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January 2022 – Coastal Crisps: Healthy Snacks for a Happy New Year
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December 2021 – A Cozy Christmas Eve
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November 2021 – We Gather Together
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October 2021 – It’s Pumpkin Time Again!
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September 2021 – The Chocolate Chronicles Continued
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August 2021 – Chocolate to the Rescue!
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July 2021 – Cool Summer Desserts
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June 2021 – A Global Summer Afternoon Tea
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May 2021 – Lovely Lemons: Decorative, Healing, Savory and Sweet
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April 2021 – A Portuguese Easter Lunch
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March 2021 – Unexpected Blessings
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February 2021 – Tokens of Affection
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January 2021 – A Year of Hope
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December 2020 – Celebrating Christmas with Hand-Made Gifts
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November 2020 – Gratitude for Family, Friends and Apples
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October 2020 – The Return of Autumn and the Family Meal
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September 2020 – A Healing Tea at Summer’s End
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August 2020 – A Midsummer Night’s Tea
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July 2020 – A Memorial Tea
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June 2020 – A Humble Tea
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May 2020 – Afternoon Tea with Children and Teens
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April 2020 – Easter in April
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March 2020 – A Blue and White Tea
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February 2020 – Happy Chinese New Year
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January 2020 – A New Year’s Tea Party
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December 2019 – Holiday Homage
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November 2019 – Festive Fall
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October 2019 – Pumpkin Time – Savory and Sweet!
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September 2019 – Lovely Lanai
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August 2019 – On the California Mission Trail
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July 2019 – Sun and Sand in Santa Cruz
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June 2019 – The Joys of June: Cherries
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May 2019 – The Magical Month of May
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April 2019 – Splendid Spring
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March 2019 – Ethiopian Food in America
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February 2019 Blog – Winter Food and Fun on the Windward Side
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January 2019 – Winter Comfort Food
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December 2018 – Christmas Symbols: Circles and Lights
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November 2018 – Autumn in the Ozarks
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October 2018 – Glorious October
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September 2018 – The Road Back to Civilization
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August 2018 – Eternal Italy: Rome and the Vatican
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July 2018 – Eternal Italy: Venice
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June 2018 – Eternal Italy: Milano
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May 2018 – Breakfast in San Diego
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April 2018 – The Baby Luau
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March 2018 Cultural Cuba
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February 2018 – Nostalgic Nova Scotia
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January 2018 – Quality Time in Quebec
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December 2017 – Christmas Cookies
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November 2017 – Gratitude: The China Cabinet
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October 2017 – Dinner at Manresa
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September 2017 – A California Road Trip
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August 2017 – A South African Sojourn
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July 2017 – Beautiful Botswana
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June 2017 – A Zest for Zambia
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May 2017 – Welcoming the Stranger
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April 2017 – Easter on Oahu
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March 2017 – Relishing Russia Part III: Moscow
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February 2017 – Relishing Russia Part II: Along the Waterways
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January 2017 – Relishing Russia
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THE TEA BOOK
the complete tea planner book
The Road Back to Civilization
A Brief History of Tea
Philosophy of Tea
Harmony
Humility
Respect
Creativity
Guidelines for the Host or Hostess
Gathering and Greeting
Sharing Stories
Sharing Food
Sending the Guests Home
Guidelines for the Guest
Respect your Hostess/Host
Bring a Gift if You Wish
Practice humility
Monitor Your Conversation
Arrive with a Grateful Attitude
Help if Help is Needed
Do Not Criticize
leave gracefully
send a thank you note
A Checklist for Planning a Tea Party
Teas of the World and How to Make Tea
A Sampling of Tea
Herbal Teas and Tisanes
How to Make Tea
Making Iced Tea
Tea Concentrate
Brewing Tea for a Crowd
Tea Utensils and Accessories
Tea Kettle
Tea Pot
Tea Cozy
Teacups
Plates
Silverware
Teacart
Tea Strainer
Tea Infuser
Three-Tiered Server
Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl
Cake Pedestal
Trifle Bowl
Jam Pots
Serving Dishes, Platters, and Trays
Silver Tea Set or Silver Tray
Linens
Kitchen Equipment for Food Preparation
Tea Menu Basics
Sandwiches and Savories
Savory Spreads and Dips
Scones and Tea Breads
About Lemons
Afternoon Tea and the Four Seasons
A Spring Tea
An Outdoor Summer Tea
An Autumn Afternoon Tea
A Winter Afternoon Tea
A Calendar of Tea Parties
January: A Japanese New Year’s Tea
February: Valentine’s Day Tea
March: A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea
April: An Easter Tea
May: Mother’s day Tea
June: A Wedding Reception Tea
Lemon Yogurt Wedding Cake
July: A Picnic Tea
AUGUST: A FAMILY REUNION TEA
A North American Family Reunion Tea
An Eastern Mediterranean Family Reunion Tea
A Kosher Family Reunion Tea
A Scandinavian Family Reunion Tea
September: An Ozark Farm Harvest Tea
October: A Tea to Honor Our Ancestors(Dia de los Muertos)
November: A Post Thanksgiving Tea
December: A Christmas Tea
In Defense of Fruitcake
A World of Tea Parties
A Chinese Dim Sum Tea
A Portuguese Tea
A Classic British Afternoon Tea
An Indian Chai Party
A California Tea
A Hawaiian Tea
An Italian Tea
An American Southern Tea
A Russian Tea
A French Afternoon Tea
A Kosher Teawith Traditional Jewish Foods
Afternoon Tea for Special Occasions
An Afternoon Tea for Children
A Tea for Our Elders
A Honey Bee Tea in the Garden
An Urban Tea on the Go
Tea for One
Afternoon Tea For a Large Group
A Vegan Tea
A Rose Tea
SHARING TEA BOUTIQUE
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Bibliography and Resources
Menu and Recipe Index
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTS
Glossary
