I had absolutely no idea what marrons were when I first read this line. And for someone who generally looks up words she doesn’t know, I waited an extraordinarily long time to investigate this one. Marrons are sweet chestnuts, Castanea sativa. They can be roasted, or they can be soaked in sugar syrup and vanilla … More Marrons at Last! A Sweet Chestnut Discovery
If a character in the book you were reading put her laptop and her HydroFlask into the same tote bag, you’d call it foreshadowing. I missed it, though. In a hurry to follow the ambulance taking my mom to the hospital, I was utterly surprised when I looked into the bag and found my laptop … More When Troubles Abound, “Kick, Frog, Kick!”
Thank you, everyone, for joining us here for tea! September 7 Our final installment comes from Emilie Loring’s home state of Massachusetts. An Inspirational Tea in Massachusetts Cindy writes: “Seven of us gathered around the tea table to celebrate Emilie Loring’s birthday and her writing career. Patti Bender’s biography and a stack of Emilie’s books … More Delightful Tea Gatherings: Happy Birthday, Emilie Loring!
Our Emilie Loring Tea is just days away! Our Emilie Loring Tea is this Thursday, September 5th. Send your photos and stories to: contact@pattibender.com I’ll begin posting at 4:00 p.m. EST and continue until everyone’s photos and stories are in. I can’t wait to see what you come up with this year! For that matter, … More Nostalgia, Fun, and Plans for Tea!
You are cordially invited to enjoy an Emilie Loring-inspired teaon September 5th (her birthday!) at 4:00 p.m. your local timeat your location.Enjoy your tea however you like, with a nod to Emilie Loring, and please take photos to share.This is not a contest; we will simply have more fun doing this together.Send your photos to: … More Emilie Loring-Inspired Tea: Join Us for a Celebration on September 5th!
Everyone loves a picnic! The very word conjures up fine weather, a cheerful mood, and a basket of goodies. It’s a formula that has stood the test of time, generation after generation. There’s something adventurous about a picnic. You set out for a congenial spot–which can be anywhere, simple or fancy–hunt for a place to … More Picnic Season is Here! Menus and Recipes to Fill Your Picnic Basket
Welcome to our 2023 Emilie Loring Tea! If you still have photos to share, send them in, and I’ll add on. I believe that everyone’s tea photos from Monday are now included (thanks to the Blue Hill Public Library’s working internet!). Also, as I walked in today: On to tea! Solo Tea on Blue Hill … More Emilie Loring Tea 2023: A Lovely Time for All
The Emilie Loring Collection 