I took some liberties and changed a few thing when I made these last. I cut the crusts off and cut the square into triangles. Not having chickens myself, I wasn't wild about all the scraps the rounds left, although they make delightful croutons.
June 10, 2013
Our new A is for Annabelle fabric has been unveiled on Facebook, and orders have shipped. Oh friends, it is just so beautiful! We've received such a wonderful response to this new endeavor...it seems you agree that is is beautiful! Many of you noted it was, "worth the wait" for the pre-orders, but all fabric is in stock and ready to ship NOW for your spring projects!!!
March 30, 2013
Each Easter Tasha made hot cross buns. She baked them in the large cast iron cook stove, frosted the cross on them, and visitors ate them hot for tea.
February 13, 2013
{Postmarked & Stamped with Sparrow ink footprints}
It is such an exciting day when the mail holds Sparrow Post valentines! Opening the mail requires a special cup of Tasha's Hot Chocolate.
January 31, 2013
Snow horses are a mainstay of winter, but only visit when the snow sticks properly. Tasha called it sugar snow, as it often falls around the time sap runs in the sugar maples. It sticks to all the branches of the trees and collects in great heights upon tops of fence posts and birdfeeders.
December 21, 2012
Oh this is exciting! From the nearly 600 entries we received by comment, email, and phone, we randomly selected a number, and the winner of our antique turkey red tablecloth is:
December 11, 2012
Did you enjoy your St. Nicholas Day last Thursday? We sure hope so! we heard from many of you that you included Tasha's traditions of the first appearance of Dundee Cake at tea time on December 6th, one of our favorite traditions!
December 6, 2012
Happy St. Nicholas Day to you all! We hope you'll be celebrating with your Tasha Tudor advent calendar, maybe writing out your Christmas cards, enjoying Tasha Tudor tea, and Dundee Cake! We'd love to see pictures.
After you enjoy your tea, be sure to enter our Christmas Giveaway:
These two recipes are perfect for serving during the holidays!
November 1, 2012
By this time of year the garden has been weeded for the last time, cleared of dried stems and brown leaves, and compost spread upon the beds. The ground will soon be frozen, and the long shadows that shield the frost on the grass for much of the day, arrive late and depart early. In between it is dark, for winter is here.