Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Tea and Favorite Things

I'm joining Kimmie again for Tea on Tuesday with a few of my favorite things.
Twinings Organic African Honeybush & Lemon tea which I drink from a Starbucks coffee mug.  The teabag is good for a couple of cups.
The easiest, yummiest sugar cookies served with a lemon glaze (powdered sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice).
The tutorial for this little crocheted gift bag.  When I can't decide what to do, I just whip up a few of these.  Makes gift-giving so much nicer.
If you prefer chocolate, just mix together a pat of butter with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Any way you serve them up, these cookies are great.
Sending sweet wishes your way for a wonderful day!
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27 comments:

  1. angelikiJune 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Tammy! Always nice to relax a bit! I'm looking forward for such days!I've tried twinings in the past, but the truth is I prefer the mountain tea (or sideritis), which is quite popular in Greece! I find it lighter towards the black tea!
    Very interesting bag-tutorial! Maybe I'll try it some day!
    Have a nice day,
    Angeliki

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  2. AstriJune 6, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    All is always so very nice with you. :-) Simple cookies are the only way to go...and the two best: lemon and chocolate!

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  3. Tracey FKJune 6, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    That looks suitable yummy... and the tea looks delicious... wonder if it is available here in Australia... happy tea day xx

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  4. Brenda PruittJune 6, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Oh yes, I'll take the chocolate please!
    Brenda

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  5. hooksandyarnsJune 6, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    The cookies look delicious - and the crochet bag looks nice too. :)

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  6. UnknownJune 6, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Your tea sounds yummy! I love the african teas that aren't really tea - no caffeine - and loaded with good for you stuff like antioxidants. Which, I'm sure your cookies are like that too (wink)

    sweet little gift bag - I love the color combo!

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  7. LeahJune 6, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Mmmmm tea and cookies - just perfect!

    Leah

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  8. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJune 6, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Dearest Tammy,

    You sure are in the celebrating mood. Enjoy your tea and cookies!
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  9. Sheila RumneyJune 6, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    I go through spells of enjoying hot tea. I just found some Chai Latte that is very good. Wishing you a beautiful day.

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  10. MeredithJune 6, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Oh it looks so yummy! But I can not eat sugar so I can not partake at all. Not even that tea, bummer. I am into white tea right now and loving it. Hugs to you,
    Meredith

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  11. TannaJune 6, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Oh, these look so very yummy!! And, your crochet gift bag is perfect! blessings ~ tanna

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  12. SusanJune 6, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    The cookies look yummy, Tammy. Great job! Susan

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  13. CreateologyJune 6, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Tea and cookies and crochet...now that is a perfect way to spend the day. You are so sweet to share your links. Happy sipping and nibbling and "hooking"...

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  14. Lori annJune 6, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    i would love to have tea with you tammy, i am sure you would have some fabulous stories to go with those delicious tea and cookies. enjoy!

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  15. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 6, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I knew I'd be late getting here, but it's already tomorrow in your world.

    Those cookies look divine and that organic tea sounds wonderful. I am a caffeine hog, though, and I suspect this is decaf. I want one of the cookies, though (grin).

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  16. vintage greyJune 6, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Your tea looks good!! Sweet crocheted bag!! They would make great gifts!! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  17. oldthingsJune 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Dear Tammy
    Sounds great .... lemon tea and biscuits with chocolate! You worth it, together with little time for rest !!!
    Olympia

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  18. Rose M. RodriguezJune 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Tammy, this entry or post you've made a proposal seemed to me! so I called my friend and this afternoon you will take the same with cookies, is that occasionally need to pamper ourselves! Greetings, Rose M

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  19. BarbinaJune 6, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Mmm, tea and cookies this sounds wonderful!
    You really made me hungry! :)
    I love those crochet giftbags, you can put so many things inside and it always looks special.
    Have a great evening! xxxBarbina

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  20. DagmarJune 7, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Perfect way to enjoy the afternoon..so glad your skies are blue again!
    ❤

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  21. KateJune 7, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Hi Tammy
    I love your relaxing tips and the goodies. I will have to try the chocolate since that is my favorite.
    Have a wonderful week!

    xoxo
    Kate

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  22. crafty cat cornerJune 7, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I'll definately try those topping, only thing is not sure if I can get powdered sugar, do you mean icing sugar?
    Briony
    x

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  23. Jen KershnerJune 7, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    It's not even 7am here but you have my tummy growling with the sugar cookies with lemon glaze!

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  24. RostroseJune 7, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Happy tea-time, dearest Tammy! Would like to eat some of your jummie cookies :O)
    Hugs, Traude

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  25. Grandma Yellow HairJune 8, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Well Happy Tea Time to you girlfriend.
    I had to close my eyes through most of this post because I started the Eat to Live vegan diet Monday and boy do I miss cookies. hahaha
    Hope all is well and your having a great week.
    I am having a giveaway from Novica and I just realized it ends tonight at midnight central standard time so I am not sure what time it there for you now. For some crazy reason I can not keep up with the dates of this week.
    Love
    Maggie

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  26. CatherineJune 8, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Mmmmm... Those look so yummy! I'm sorry you have been having so much wind with all that dust and sand. I hope you have beautiful clear blue skies this weekend and that sweet Jingles gets to play outside!
    xo Catherine

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  27. Sam I Am......June 8, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I have to get some Twinings. So many teas I get are so weak I can't even taste them. I remember the days when I could get 2 cups from one bag but some these today you're lucky if you get 1 decent cup.
    Oh, a new cookie recipe! YES! I love cookies. They're my favorite dessert to have on hand and that one looks so tasty with the lemon and then how you made a chocolate one too. I think I need to make those A.S.A.P.! thanks as always and have a great weekend!

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