Faux-Fabergé Easter Tea Eggs

Over Christmas, I discovered the most opulent tin of tea made by the French brand, Kusmi. Tsarevna, created to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary, is a limited edition tea gilded in gold and black, truly a show stopper. Years ago, I visited St. Petersburg, a majestic city rich in culture and history. Learning about the Romanovs left a... MORE >>

Carrot & Raisin Chicken Salad Wraps

A trip to the local farmer’s market yesterday yielded 2 gorgeous bags of produce and a bunch of organic carrots that went straight into making these Carrot & Raisin Chicken Salad Wraps. For some reason, springtime fresh veggies just seem to taste better when they’re eaten the same day that they’re bought! Chicken salad comes in so... MORE >>

Gingham Sencha Tea Cakes

As spring is officially in full swing, it’s all about the gingham this time of year. Because I love it so much, for the longest time I’ve been trying to translate this iconic pattern into something edible for afternoon tea. Just in time for Easter, I finally figured it out, all thanks to one very special ingredient. If... MORE >>

Gingham Flower Tea Eggs

Simple and fresh, I’m obsessed with all things gingham. Gingham is particularly great as a sign of spring, and with the help of some Japanese craft paper this catchy pattern can be brought to the tea table! The first step is to find some gingham patterned paper. I’m using Japanese Chiyogami paper here, but you can use any... MORE >>

Blue China Tea Eggs

What comes to mind when you think of tea eggs? Are you reminded of Chinese marinated tea eggs? Or perhaps, do you think of tea-dyed eggs or eggs decorated with tea? Today’s project for Blue China Tea Eggs is a completely different take on tea eggs, an idea sparked from the Mexican tradition of cascarones.If you... MORE >>