“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass. Don’t let… Continue reading Oolong through the looking glass: New glass teaware plus teaview – T2 Oolong choc chai
Things and stuff, stuff and things. My life, as always, is a bit of a ramble. Life with two kids, life with MY two kids, has left me a bit dizzied. I can’t remember what I was doing ten minutes ago, much less over the last few weeks. My brain is in a constant state… Continue reading Fanciful oddments
Does anyone remember that ad? Probably noone under thirty at the least (and definitely not outside of Australia). It pre-dates Not Happy Jan, which I’m told is barely within memory. How did I get this old? Anywho, yes, yes, I know. You’ve missed me. And I’ve been buying tea and teaware and not sharing it… Continue reading Got any blacker? Plus Teaview: Japanese Sencha, T2
Some people collect stamps. Shoes. Handbags. Comic books. Ears in a jar. I collect teaware and paper hand fans from Japan. So when a lovely friend of mine took a much-envied trip to Japan recently (Her journey here) I asked if she minded bringing me back a paper hand fan. WELL. She scoured the… Continue reading Canisters, hand fans and teaware! Oh my!
Some people say that I have a problem. I say they’re jealous. Meet my new dainty little set that I found at a local op-shop for $5. Stamped with “Haviland France” and “Haviland & Co. Limoges.” this delicate china cup and saucer is quite fine, with wear from love. A brief investigation seems to place… Continue reading Dainty op-shop find, chocolate peppermint bites, plus Teaview: T2 Peace, Love and Peppermint
Welcome to the first instalment of my Quest for the Best series! My mission is to hunt out and try different recipes for classical favourites; sometimes traditional, sometimes with a twist. Scones, meatloaf, your mum’s lasagne recipe… nothing is safe! So join me on my odyssey of home-cookery and feel free to point me in the direction… Continue reading Quest for the Best – Scones. Recipe #1. Pumpkin scones. Plus teaview: Sydney Breakfast, T2
I’ve been trying new things and enjoying old family favourites, so I figured I’d show you one of both. Meet Roast Lime chicken with Japanese Slaw! This is the more healthy of the two meals in this post! The original recipe comes from Taste.com which uses Yuzu, a citrus fruit from East Asia. While I applaud people… Continue reading Roast lime chicken with Japanese slaw recipe, and Beef and veg casserole with butter bomb dumplings
Happy Sunday lovelies! If you’ve come here for food porn, tea or recipes, you’re in for a treat! First up, one of my favourite eats – SATAY CHICKEN BURGERS!! This is really quite simple and you’ll want to eat the sauce with a spoon. The recipe comes from Taste.com and I’ll give you my own abridged version.… Continue reading Sunday Superpost – Chicken satay burgers, scones at The Tea Project and Teaview – Very Coco Berry, T2
Hello lovelies! I bought a new teacup and saucer. I don’t have a problem. Stop judging me! This delightful Moroccan-influence T2 creation comes from their new Moroccan Tealeidoscope range. They had the same in a different colour scheme some time ago which I unfortunately missed out on. That wasn’t happening this time! Besides, I need them for… Continue reading Delightfully Moroccan teacup and saucer, plus Teaview – Perth Breakfast, T2
The only think I like better than talking about Food is eating. – John Walters I was lucky enough to have two tasty adventures today, sans children. The first was my first visit to The Tea Project in town. Somewhere sandwiched between yoga schools, industrial-trend pubs and other reclaimed pockets of inner city Newcastle, this… Continue reading Tasty Saturday – The Tea Project and Coco Monde, Newcastle
