Tag Archives: tea

Gardening in a Time of War

Posted on October 1, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

You won’t find too many sumptuous meals in Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy in the Civil War. You will find two women gardening to supplement their meager larder in Secrets in a House Divided, the historical  novel I just … Continue reading →

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New Year Tradition: Tea, Cakes, Egg Nog

Posted on December 31, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

Most Americans associate champagne and caviar with the New Year, but other traditions pre-date that. The Puritans used to visit each other for tea and cookies on New Year’s Day. New Year’s receptions hosted by women became popular in the … Continue reading →

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In My November Kitchen

Posted on November 4, 2014 by heritagerecipebox

This Japanese maple in my yard shows the season in New England right now – the opposite of some readers, but that’s what makes this monthly forum, started by Celia of fig jam and lime cordial, so much fun.

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