Scones are quintessential British tea. You can skip the sandwiches and cakes, but scones are a must! Scones can be butter scones or cream scones; plain or with nuts and/or dried fruit. I like to make smaller round scones, about two inches in diameter, but they often are made in a larger size such as… Read More
Category Archives: Cooking
Pommes de Terre Rôties
Okay, you caught me trying to be fancy! Yes, this is just roasted potatoes, but they are so good! I try to keep sweet and russet potatoes on hand because they keep well and are great additions to meals. In a pinch, they could even be the meal. One of my favorite ways to prepare… Read More
Tex-Mex Rice
I have been looking for a great Tex-Mex rice recipe for years. I must admit Knorr Rice Sides makes a dependable Mexican rice that will work in a pinch, but I still wanted my own. This recipe is my favorite! It can be dolled up with whatever you like in your rice! Chopped cilantro, sour… Read More
Adventures in Tea: Madeleines
If you think of a French dessert chances are you think of macarons (meringue based cookie not to be confused with macaroons or coconut macaroons) or madeleines. Madeleines are the shell-shaped butter cakes that are excellent for soaking up tea. I remember, while on spring break in Paris my senior year in high school, walking… Read More