We can’t be so behind! Oh, what else is new? We are starting to plan our menu for a New Year’s eve soiree we have every year in our home. We follow the European tradition of doing it all ourselves and our guests show up with drinks. We love doing it…except the trying to do [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Planning for the New Year Feast
Posted in Uncategorized on December 28, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Plastic Jesus Proves Point about Antiquers
Posted in The Shop on December 16, 2007 | 1 Comment »
For years my sister and I have been trading stories that illustrate our belief that one of the major delights of being in the antique business is that you meet the most interesting people. My customer who created this dashboard shrine gave me one to give to me sister. Shhh! Please don’t tell her. [...]
Tea Party Menu and the Most Requested Recipe
Posted in Tea, The Shop on December 10, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Holiday Tea Party Menu
Savories
Mushroom Rolls
Leek and Cheddar Tartlets
Homemade Pita Crisps with Mediterranean Dip
Crackers with Cranberry Chili Pepper Preserves over Cream Cheese
Sweets
Scones with Lemon Curd
Nut Crescent Cookies
Korova Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spritz Stars
Orange Marmalade Nut Bread
Zucchini Nut Bread
Beverages
Spiced Christmas Tea by Taylors of Harrogate
Christmas Traditions Coffee
Our customers seemed to appreciate the tea yesterday and today. [...]
Spiced Orange Marmalade Nut Bread
Posted in At Preserve Cottage on December 4, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Before beginning my baking I needed a little snack.
This Carrot Walnut Muffin hit the spot.
(See carrots below.)
First on the menu is a Spiced Orange Marmalade Nut Bread. Nut breads don’t seem to be at all altered by freezing for a short time. Why marmalade? Oranges have been associated with Christmas for hundreds of [...]
Cookie Recipe Exchange
Posted in At Preserve Cottage, Tea on December 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Picking a recipe to exchange can be a bit like choosing a favorite child. The pressure has been alleviated by the fact that I am baking this week for our Holiday Tea Party in the shop this weekend. I’ll be sharing my menu and recipes for that which will include a couple of cookie recipes. [...]
Christmas Tree Skirt – Coat – Cape
Posted in The Shop, vintage linens on December 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Voila! This was made from a cutter chenille bedspread and a length of vintage terry cloth. The seams are ragged. Originally I was going to sew button holes and use vintage buttons in addition to the shawl type collar that serves as the binding for the top edge. That was my reason for thinking it [...]
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