Lemon Tart Recipe
Shortbread Crust: Butter or lightly spray with a nonstick vegetable cooking spray, an 8 - 9 inch (20 - 23 cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. In your food processor, place the flour, sugar, and salt and process to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the pastry starts to come together and form clumps. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. When the pastry is completely chilled, place the tart pan on a larger baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 13 - 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees (177 degrees C). Lemon Filling: In a food processor or electric mixer, place the cream cheese and process until smooth. Topping: Put your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Serves 6 - 8 people. View comments on this recipe on YouTube
What is Tea?
lesson #01 Two leaves and a bud Plucking tea Tea garden Welcome to the Beginners course of TeaClass. This training program is designed to give you the foundation of information that will allow you to begin your journey through the world of tea. What is tea? How is it grown? Teas which are processed in the traditional fashion are called Orthodox teas. The other way of making tea is the Unorthodox method, of which the most common type is CTC (crush-tear-curl). What is in tea? How the leaves are processed will determine their final classification as black, green, etc. Although tea is one of the most enjoyed beverages worldwide, its culture can be very "local." review lesson >
Cream Puffs Recipe
Choux Pastry: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly butter or spray the pan with a non stick vegetable spray. In a bowl sift or whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Place the butter and water in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil. (Make sure that the butter melts before the water boils to reduce the amount of evaporation.) Bake for 15 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Whipped Cream: In a large mixing bowl place the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar and stir to combine. To Assemble: Split the pastry shells in half and fill (or pipe) with whipped cream. Makes 12 cream puffs. View comments on this recipe on YouTube
LUPICIA Fresh Tea
Devonshire Cream Recipe
Devonshire (or Devon) Cream is a clotted cream produced commercially in Devon Cornwall and Somerset England. It is a thick, rich, yellowish cream with a scalded or cooked flavor that is made by heating unpasteurized milk until a thick layer of cream forms on its surface. The milk is then cooled and the layer of cream is skimmed off. Now this technical description may tell us what it is and how it is made but it does not adequately describe its wonderful sweet flavor or how it makes the perfect accompaniment to scones with jam. If you have access to unpasteurized cream, the 'Joy of Cooking' tells us how we can make our own clotted cream. Barring the fact you cannot make your own or buy the real thing, this recipe makes a nice substitute to go with your scones.
Dragonwell Tea by Teavana
This was another gift from HarpLady, my big sis. I love the name. It conjures up images of a well guarded by dragons or some such. Just the thing for the imagination of an aspiring fantasy writer like me. My thoughts overflowed with images of water guarding, fire breathing reptiles as I measured a teaspoon of this variety into the tea strainer. In the water, it gave off a green scent—Like. . .oh, I don’t know, maybe GREEN tea ? P.S.
Light Fruit Cake Recipe
Although not a proper British Fruit Cake, this Light Fruit Cake should not be ignored. It has lots of what I consider the best part of a fruit cake, candied fruit. I love this cake's delicate almond flavor and you don't have to wait weeks to enjoy this tea bread, as it can be eaten the same day it's baked. Of course, for those who like their fruit cakes to have a boozy flavor, you can mix the candied fruit and raisins with a little alcohol and let it macerate for a day or two. This is one cake that is so good that it begs to be made all year, not just during the Christmas season. For this Light Fruit Cake I like to use a combination of candied mixed peel and candied cherries (can use either red or green). A few things about this recipe are worth mentioning.
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English Tea Party Recipes *Tested Recipes* Joyofbaking.com
"Tea is much more than a mere drink in Britain. It is a solace, a mystique, an art, a way of life, almost a religion. It is more deeply traditional than the roast beef of old England....This khaki-colored concoction, brewed through an accident of history from an exotic plant grown thousands of miles from fog, cricket and left-handed driving, has become the life-blood of the nation." - Cecil Porter of Gemini News Service In the past whether you took "afternoon tea" or "high tea" was a peek into your social standing. 'Afternoon Tea' did not exist before the 19th century. Continued from above. As times and lifestyles changed the popularity of the formal afternoon tea waned, but has seen a revival in recent years as people once again enjoy its elegance. Although we tend to associate dainty cucumber sandwiches and scones with afternoon tea, there is no set menu and it really depends on the time of year, the setting, and personal tastes. Taking center stage, of course, is the tea.
How To Grow Tea
Grow your own tea - can you do that? The short answer is yes. All tea comes from the same plant (Camellia sinensis) and you can grow your own, if you're so inclined. Now, if you have visions of popping some seeds in the dirt, picking tea leaves a few months later, steeping them and kicking back to marvel at your skill, hold on a minute. If you're going to make a serious commitment to growing tea with the intention of one day harvesting and drinking it, there are a few things to consider. The other important point to consider is location, location, location or perhaps more specifically - climate, climate, climate. If you'd like to take a crack at growing tea plants from seed, look here and here for supplies. For some more pointers on growing your own tea plants, refer to the Hawaii Tea Society, whose members have been growing tea on the islands for a number of years. IQ Innovations 51552 Fine T 4-Cup Gourmet Tea Machine Zarafina Tea Maker Suite
