Last summer, I decided I wanted to attend a writing retreat, and I had very specific goals in mind for this retreat. As luck would have it, my amazing book coach Robin Henry, announced in January that she was offering a personal writing adventure in Estonia. (see the previous post) In this post, I wantedContinue reading “Going on a Personal Writing Adventure, part 2”
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Tea Time Treat: Chocolate Loaf Cake
About a year ago, I embarked on a project to adapt a beautifully illustrated but dreadfully written cookbook, Maison Kayser’s French Pastry Workshop: a Step-by-Step Guide. You can read my review and those of many other disappointed home cooks, on GoodReads. Basically, the ingredient lists are a joke, containing things like, “1 ½ cups +Continue reading “Tea Time Treat: Chocolate Loaf Cake”
Why Loose Leaf Tea Matters…
If you love tea, you might wonder, what’s the big deal? Here it is in a nutshell: Loose leaf tea is generally a higher quality–they save the bits and ends to put in bags, so using loose leaf gives you a better flavor. If you don’t want to use a strainer, try getting a teaContinue reading “Why Loose Leaf Tea Matters…”
Welcome to Readerly!
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. — Henry James If you enjoy the company of a great book with a cuppa, you have come to the right place. Having spent some time on a book selection committee, I have learned that life isContinue reading “Welcome to Readerly!”