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Lavender And Rooibos Biscuits

Jun 4, 2018May 7, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 20 Comments

You can be as greedy as you want when it comes to these lavender and rooibos biscuits. They are the perfect tea time treat and will store well in an airtight container. That is if you can resist eating all of them at once. Head straight on to the Recipe For Lavender And Rooibos Biscuits … Continue reading Lavender And Rooibos Biscuits

Dried Fruit Tea Cake | Chica Andaluza

Apr 30, 2018Mar 26, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

Chica Andaluza made a welcome home cake for Big Man. I knew as soon as I saw her recipe that I would have to make the cake! After my journey back from Johannesburg I wish I could have had a slice of my dried fruit tea cake. It would have been the perfect treat to … Continue reading Dried Fruit Tea Cake | Chica Andaluza

Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced Tea

Mar 26, 2018Feb 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

With the Five Roses tea I was sent I made Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced Tea. I boosted the flavour with fresh lime juice and sweetened it with honey. Using mint as a garnish this was very refreshing on a hot summer's' day. Head straight on to the Recipe For Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced … Continue reading Apple, Vanilla And Cinnamon Iced Tea

Grapefruit Tea With Fresh Root Ginger

Nov 20, 2017Oct 14, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

Trying to recreate the grapefruit tea I enjoyed in France, I made my own version using dried grapefruit. The addition of spices and fresh mint made it most refreshing. Head straight on to the Recipe For Grapefruit Tea ♥ It is amazing how we take basic things for granted. We turn on a tap and … Continue reading Grapefruit Tea With Fresh Root Ginger

Spiced Dried Fruit Made With Chai Tea

Jun 18, 2015May 20, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

I have a very weak stomach when it comes to bad smells. A vile smell will turn my stomach so badly that I'm likely to be ill. I'm usually able to remove myself from the situation before it becomes bad for everyone but the other day it was a close call. Dave and I were … Continue reading Spiced Dried Fruit Made With Chai Tea

Bara Brith | Traditional Welsh Tea Cake

Aug 4, 2014Aug 2, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

When watching The Great British menu a few years ago Bryn Williams made Bara Brith for his dessert. This traditional Welsh cake was the first thing that I ordered when we had morning coffee in Little Haven in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a spiced fruit cake and really tasty. As soon as we were home … Continue reading Bara Brith | Traditional Welsh Tea Cake

Ice Tea Made With Rooibos And Pomegranate

Apr 7, 2014Mar 29, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 45 Comments

Summer is all but over but that does not mean I need to stop drinking ice tea. It is refreshing and the fact that I use rooibos tea, means that it is healthy as well. I was recently invited to attend an event hosted by Freshpak where we were served cold teas and a selection … Continue reading Ice Tea Made With Rooibos And Pomegranate

Pink Champagne Jelly

May 9, 2012Mar 29, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 37 Comments

If you find yourself with some left over bubbles, or flat MCC, then make this pink champagne jelly. Some wine estates have had our support since we moved to the Helderberg in 2001. Eikendal has been one of them. I just love their Brut Rosé and bought cases at a time. Then, at the beginning … Continue reading Pink Champagne Jelly

Tea Temperatures

Sep 9, 2010Jul 13, 2016 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

I recently purchased a Breville Professional kettle. I am a lover of all gadgets, and could not resist a kettle that can boil to different temperatures and has a keep warm function.   Variable electronic control 5 temperature control for optimal tea and coffee brewing Quiet Boil Technology Keep Warm function 1.7 litre capacity Fast … Continue reading Tea Temperatures

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