When I started this blog, many readers sent me links to their favorite tea stores. I’ve slowly been working my way through them. The next few weeks’ reviews will come from Capital Teas, in the nation’s capital. The first one I decided to try is Almond Cream Biscotti. From the website, the blend contains: black… Continue reading Drink Me: Capital Teas, Almond Cream Biscotti
If you’re a computer geek (like me) you might enjoy these Ctrl + Alt + Del mugs from ThinkGeek. On the other hand, if you’re a word nerd, you might like the Scrabble Champ Mugs. The only question is, what letter are you?
Welcome back to Episode 40 and welcome to new viewers. Today I have some WIPs and spins to show you. I also announce the winner of the giveaway of the Handbrake by Dan & Kay Jones of the Bakery Bears podcast and a skein of yarn handspun by me! Please come and join the Ravelry… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 40, A Very Friendly Podcast
It’s Friday, which means balloons, liquor, unicorns and rainbows for everyone! I would love to enjoy a Friday cuppa in this mug.
I know it’s a little late for Mother’s Day, but I couldn’t help but notice this sweet pink mug featured on Harney & Sons website for the holiday. I think it looks like knit stitches, don’t you?
Welcome back to Episode 39 and welcome to new viewers. Today I have some WIPs and spins to show you. I also announce a giveaway of the Handbrake by Dan & Kay Jones of the Bakery Bears podcast and a skein of yarn handspun by me! The yarn is spun from batts created by Navi… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 39, Handbrake Giveaway!
I was watching a knitting podcast a few weeks ago (I confess I forget which one it was) and the host mentioned she was drinking some Cherry Blossom tea, a seasonal blend from David’s Tea. I was very curious about this blend, and popped over to David’s Tea and ordered a bag. I can’t say… Continue reading Drink Me: David’s Tea, Cherry Blossom
This past weekend was the third meeting of Mrs. Wilson’s Knitting Circle at the National World War I Museum. This time around we received a pattern for a men’s balaclava, or helmet liner. The lecture this time was primarily about President Woodrow Wilson and the two Mrs. Wilson’s. The second Mrs. Wilson, Edith,… Continue reading Mrs. Wilson’s Knitting Circle (the third)
Welcome back to Episode 38 and welcome to new viewers. Today I have a finished sweater and a finished pair of socks. I’m itching to cast on some new things and I have a few of those to show you. I also announce the start of the Spring into Summer KAL over in the Ravelry… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 38, Spring into Summer
Readers and friends often ask if I only drink flavored teas since that seems to be so much of what I review here. The simple answer is that the flavored teas are fun to try, but there’s also nothing like a strong cup of black tea. Today I’m sipping Irish Breakfast tea from Harney &… Continue reading Drink Me: Harney & Sons, Irish Breakfast
