Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to me. Happy Birthday everybody . We celebrate four out of five Birthdays in the month of March .. so needless to say ... It is a busy time. Please come in and join us.
Today I’m looking up recipes for cakes and tea ... My Hubby leaves tomorrow for three weeks so he does need alittle TLC.... It’s time to celebrate !!!
Well, I decided on a delicious “ Mint’ tea ... from the “ Mighty Leaf” collection which I buy online. (mightyleaf.com) It’s an organic, whole leaf tea with no caffeine. I first tried it in the Air Canada VIP Lounge and immediately fell in love with it’s refreshing flavour and lingering aroma.
Since whole leaves need room to open and expand, the Mighty Leaf Company has created a large pyramid shaped silk bag for the tea to express itself through...
It is truly a luxurious blend that is quite unforgettable.
SO I best get on with preparing the brew.
Hubby’s birthday is March 17th so he thinks that he is Irish
( Ha Ha) since his Birthday falls on St. Patrick’s Day ... In celebration, I decided to pull out the “Belleck”.
I’ve always admired Belleck Pottery for it's ethereal look. Often, I wondered what makes it so different from other porcelains, so I did a little research and discovered that it is indeed a special
Parian ware that is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble.
Belleck was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire Pottery manufacturer “Mintons" and named after Paros, the Greek Island renowned for it’s refined texture and white Parian marble, which has been used since antiquity for sculptures. In pottery, it is prepared into a liquid form that can be caste into a mold, enabling mass production.
What I love most about this pottery, is the thinness and slightly iridescent surface that it displays. Of course, it’s not everyones’ favourite ‘cup of tea’ ( Ha Ha ) but isn’t it beautiful !!!
I must admit to being a little apprehensive about pouring tea into such delicate looking vessel, but then I thought ... What are teacups for? Actually, this pottery is not as delicate as it looks.
Go ahead and have another sip.
Oh my ... I do hope that you are going to enjoyed your cup of tea (Ha Ha)
Please ... Be sure to save room for a piece of Black Forest cake.
OK ... Time to sing and blow out the candles. I don’t think Kim will have much trouble with that task!!!
Goodness ... Look who else wants a piece of the cake .( Ha Ha)
It’s “ Simon” the Squirrel.
He’s a curious little fellow who is always chittering and chattering when company arrives ... or maybe he came to wish Kim a HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
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BIRTHDAY TEA
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41 comments:
Happy Belated Birthday to Kim!That cake is mouthwatering!Love your gorgeous shamrocks teacup and the information about it.Oh my!That sweet lady figurine reading a book is just fabulous!!!Hugs,dear Zaa!
Thank You Maristella... I saved a piece of cake for you ... Hugs
Thank you for including me in your birthday celebration, Zaa. Happy birthday to Kim! His cake sure looks delicious! Your Belleek china is extraordinary. So beautiful and delicate as you say, but durable. I have just become familiar with Mighty Leaf teas. Their Earl Grey is quite flavorful. I hope your week is as lovely as your birthday celebration. ♥
Thank you Martha Ellen... I’m so happy that you could attend and try a new tea flavour... Have a Happy Day...Hugs
Hi Zaa wonderful post my friend and my hubby's birthday is on the 16th so he is not quite Irish,lol,hope you have a lovely day my friend xx
Oh that cake looks so good! YUM! Love your pretty tea cup. Happy birthday to all the birthday people. My mom's birthday was March 20. I just love your sweet lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Happy Belated Birthday wishes to your dear hubby, Zaa! Yes please, I'd love a slice of his Black Forest Cake before I leave. Thsnk you for the recommendation of the Mighty Leaf mint tea. I always love trying new teas!
Happy Birthday to everyone!!!!!
Including me, whose Birthday is yet to come, in March. And our first grand daughter's is 3 days later. :-)
I am seeing quite a few March Birthdays, in blogging, this year.
This pottery's thinness and slightly iridescent surface, must be very beautiful to see.
Well, first of all, birthday greetings to all your March celebrants!
And I love Mighty Leaf and buy it when I go to Canada too. Mint is the best!
Finally, is that a lovely Royal Doulton figuring I see? If not, very similar and so very beautiful.
Have a glorious month of celebration!
Thank You Shez... I so enjoyed all your wonderful crafts... You ladies are a riot...Hugs
Hey Cindy ..What a delight to have you for tea... you are certainly a busy lady ... and oh what fun you have with your renos and family ..It’s fabulous..xoxoxox
Hey Kitty ..
My husband says THANK YOU not just for the wishes but for your delicious recipes..It’s like he knows you ( ha Ha) ..Big Hugs
Hey Luna ... The Birthdays are March 16th, (daughter, Manda) , 17th( My Husband, Kim ) , 18th( my son, Graham) They’re all Pisces and I am an Aries March 29th .So it keeps us all hopping. ... the Belleck really is transparent and lovely to drink from although the handles are alittle small.. I rarely use them ... but I’ll save one for our next teatime , for you ... Hugs
Hi Jeanie .. Thanks for your kind visit and B’Day wishes.... Yes, the figurine is a Royal Doulton.. I have a collection of them .. mostly gifted to me by my grandmother/mother. I think they blend beautifully with teatime .. as we Ladies don’t often get a chance to dress up( ha Ha).. So glad that you’ve had a chance to enjoy “ Mighty Leaf” tea......I’ve enjoyed out teatime chat... Hugs
OH, I see a lot I like! -I know from earyler times.. Is late here but tomorow I will look it more...greetings,,Joan
Happy Birthday, Zaa! I've had Mighty Leaf Tea before, but have never tried their mint melange blend. A few months ago, I saw some Mighty Leaf teas on sale at HomeSense but I left them behind because I'm on a tea-buying hiatus.
I've always admired the Belleek teawares and would love to add one to my collection.
Thanks Joan ..I’ll look forward to your visit...Hugs
Thanks Margie ... I ‘m really digging this tea lately ... Yes Belleeck is not something you buy everyday ... and I only have a few pieces of it too.. We live in a day and age of being Thrifty... So glad that you joined me for tea , my Friend....xoxox
Happy Birthday to you! What a pretty tea cup to celebrate the day. Yes, I'm starting to like the thin tea cups too. Your black forest cake looks Yummy. And I love that porcelain lady in Pink. You have the most charming figurines. I have been looking for them, but can't seem to find them. I hope you and your husband had a day filled with all the things you love.
~Sheri
Thank You Sheri .. So happy that you could find the time attend the Birthday tea... Yes we have three Pisces /B’days in a row and then me on the 29th ... so I’m the only Aries ( ha Ha) It makes for good creative company sometimes...Hee hee... The figurines are mostly Royal Doultons ... and are now-a-days only carried by specialty shops.... It seems they are becoming vintage items ... I’ve collected for years and had some gifted to me... so I enjoy to have them for teatime.....Hope that you are enjoying your siesta from the blogging world... Hugs
Happy birthday to your spouse! Pretty figurine and pottery!
Thank you for the kind visit ..Please do come again soon...
Nothing makes tea taste quite so nice as beautiful, delicate china! Your cups and saucers are a true delight - and I agree, beautiful things which were made to be used, should be enjoyed, not hidden away. Thank you so much for inviting me to share the celebrations.
One of my DiL's is Chinese, she sometimes does a very special tea ceremony for us, which is great fun. You must come and join us some time.
Happy belated birthday! I love your teacup.Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment, please visit again, you're always welcome,
Thank You Elaine... The more friends the merrier for tea ... I will soon be out looking for pussywillow like you ...Enjoyed you post....Hugs
Hi Sylvia ..It’s delightful to meet you and I’m excited that you joined the B’Day Tea.. Please come again soon...Hugs
Zaa, lovely! And I'm glad to see you using those delicate pieces. I don't believe in storing things away and "saving" them for some future event that never comes. Thanks for including info about the making of the china; I like learning more about that.
Maybe it's Simn's birthday too! August is our big month around here with 4 family members. Isn't funny how that happens? Happy birthday to you all! I always love Belleek...just the prettiest! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth
Hey Jean ..How is your hand ... It seems you’re still baking up a storm ... Go Girl Go ..Thanks for the teatime visit ...Hugs
Hey Ruth ..Isn’t that funny .. that we both have B’days x4 in one month ... Thank You for the kind wishes and your teatime visit..It is always a pleasure, my Friend.
Just a pretty post. Thank you for your visit. Love to you. Hugs Sujatha:)
Thank You Crystal ... it’s so nice to have you for the B’Day tea... Enjoy your day...Hugs
I am in love with Belleek, and the tea cup and saucer that you have is the exact pattern that I have been stalking. I would love to have a set of four of those, along with the teapot, and sugar and creamer. Your birthday tea looks absolutely charming, the cake looks luscious, and you’re intriguing me with the mint tea. I drank that a lot when I was in college, but I don’t think I’ve had a good mint tea since. I will be investigating.
The teacup is precious - and the cake looks delicious. I came to your birthday celebration too - if that is ok - since my birthday is tomorrow (25th) and I didn't think you would mind one more celebration. Happy weekend.
Hey Pattie ..Thanks for the B’Day visit ... I’m not a great baker ... but I saved a piece for you ... along with the mint tea.... Incidentally I’m serving your olive pate spread for my Birthday celebrations....Hugs
Happy Birthday JoAnn ... So glad that you could make it to the celebrations... I’m a March baby too..29th so it looks like we will be enjoying our fair share of cake( ha Ha)... I so enjoyed your Pintail photo post ..Gorgeous !!! Have a beautiful Day !!!
Happy Birthday to you two! I have a niece named Kim that was born on St. Patty's as well. :) Love that darling teacup and the tea sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Hey Jann ...
Glad that you made it over for the B’Day tea and a chat... Does your niece think that she’s Irish too ( Ha Ha) .. and how unusual that her name is also Kim... Too Funny ... Enjoy your week-end... Hugs
Wow what a delightful post and such a sweet treat dear Zaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your dear husband who looks a very handsome mane !may you both enjoy many more to come my friend:)
LOVED LOVED LOVED the delicate teacup and the tiny gorgeous lady laying and reading !!!
your world seems to be filled with love and joy and my best wishes are with you each step that may you celebrate each moment like this always! amen
Thank You Baili .. Your sweet words and very are so very much appreciated.. Hugs
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