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Thriftea art deco find, jam dots and Teaview: T2 French Earl Grey

There is a kind of beauty in imperfection – Conrad Hall Thriftea. See what I did there? *snort* I stumbled across this quirky trio in an op-shop. What is it even doing? It gabbled several languages in its haphazard green, orange, black and gold paint. I was confused and transfixed. I didn’t quite know what I thought of… Continue reading Thriftea art deco find, jam dots and Teaview: T2 French Earl Grey

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Roast lime chicken with Japanese slaw recipe, and Beef and veg casserole with butter bomb dumplings

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

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Giftmas, new tea set, choc-coconut balls and Teaview – White-White Cocoa, T2

Hello internet peeps! The Giftmas season is crazy, is it not? But fortunately there is food, booze and tea to get us through. It didn’t occur to me to take photos of any of the festival of gluttony, but perhaps you’ll forgive me if I unwrap a present with you. I scored myself a lovely-ly… Continue reading Giftmas, new tea set, choc-coconut balls and Teaview – White-White Cocoa, T2

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Christmas time is here! Teaview: T2 Ginger Spice, and cinnamon star bickies

  Christmas, or Annual Gift Day as I like to call it, is rapidly approaching. Am I ready? Hell no. But I’ve done a couple of the most important things. I’ve put the tree up in all its plastic glory. This petrochemical masterpiece has been masterfully decorated in a lop-sided manner by my three year… Continue reading Christmas time is here! Teaview: T2 Ginger Spice, and cinnamon star bickies

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A spot of tea with Great Uncle Jack. Teaview – London Breakfast, T2

    When I was little I had a great uncle, named Jack. He was the kindest elderly man, and he adored me. I don’t remember a lot about him, but I do remember that he was always really happy to see me, always having time to listen to what I had to say, and… Continue reading A spot of tea with Great Uncle Jack. Teaview – London Breakfast, T2

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Night Time Decadence. Teaview – Red Choc Mint (Rooibos) – T2

Sometimes late at night I crave that pot of tea. The comfort, the warmth, the savour. But not all of us do too well with the sleep thing after drinking caffeine. The solution? Rooibos. More specifically, T2’s Red Choc Mint. Is it desert? Is it tea? There’s no caffeine? Is that even allowed?! For new… Continue reading Night Time Decadence. Teaview – Red Choc Mint (Rooibos) – T2