Jun 5, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, infographics
Since I just posted an Author Q&A with tea expert Lisa Boalt Richardson this past week, I figured it would be a good time to share a tea-related infographic. In her Q&A, Lisa mentions that “most people don’t realize that all tea comes from one type of...
Jun 3, 2015 | authors, bookshelf
Lisa Boalt Richardson’s book, Modern Tea, is one of the few single-subject food books I have on one of my favourite beverages – tea. I loved how easy her book was to read, but how informative it was – perfect for a beginner like me (you can read my...
Apr 9, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Modern Tea; A Fresh Look at an Ancient Beverage author: Lisa Boalt Richardson publication date: August 29, 2014 publisher: Chronicle Books For me, tea is much more than a beverage. It is a lifestyle that I will continue to pursue, and I hope you will as well....
Feb 27, 2015 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Here’s the results of my February Baking with Tea Challenge! THE TEA: Caramel Toffee Oolong Tea by Octavia Tea Description on Amoda Tea’s site: “An oolong dessert tea! Sweet and creamy with decadent caramel and hazelnut. It’s certainly rich with...
Jan 22, 2015 | beyond the kitchen
Remember Valentine’s Day in high school? Those Candy Grams that you sent to your boyfriend, girlfriend, “just friends”, best friends and secret crushes? Yeah those. The ones that you waited for while sitting nervously in class? I remember them...