How To Plan An Afternoon Tea Party & The History Of Afternoon Tea

[1] You don’t need a tiered stand, but you can find inexpensive ones. This one is less than $20 (photo © Chef Buddy | Amazon). [2] Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, inadvertently invented the custom of afternoon tea in 1840 (photo © Woburn Abbey). [3] Cream tea is a simple version of afternoon tea:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rosé Sangria (Think Pink!)

[1] Rosé sangria, an adieu to the formal summer season (photo courtesy La Marina restaurant | NYC). [2] The many shades of rosé depend upon the grape varietal and the length of skin contact (photo courtesy Jot Dot).   We started the summer season with a rose tasting party, and we’re ending it more quietly,…
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Make Blueberry Ice Pops For National Blueberry Popsicle Day

[1] These pops have some non-dairy milk and are sweetened with maple syrup. Here’s the recipe (photo © Fit Mitten Kitchen). [2] Mojito ice pops for adults only, with rum, lime juice, and mint. Here’s the recipe (photo © Broma Bakery). [3] These pops are simply puréed blueberries and honey, with a bit of lemon…
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