Honey Tea au Lait with Lavender

People often ask me where inspiration comes from and it’s often hard for me to pinpoint a source, but that’s not the case with this lovely breakfast or afternoon treat of Honey Tea au Lait with Lavender. Last week, I had a version of this at Terrain in the Philadelphia suburbs and it was so inspiring that here I am, recreating it. And I must say, I nailed the Honey Tea au Lait with Lavender. Sometimes I can really struggle when I’m trying to recreate a recipes, but in this instance, it went off without a hitch. Which was thrill because this Honey Tea au Lait with Lavender is a truly delightful pick-me-up that’s easy to make. If you need to skip the caffeine, I’ve also made it with herbal mint tea and lavender and it’s lovely as well. No matter which variation you use to create your own version of Honey Tea au Lait with Lavender, I know you’ll be glad you checked me out when you’re looking for an afternoon snack that’s comforting and decadent. The warm tea and milk are calming and comforting and the slightly sweet floral notes from the honey and lavender create an atmosphere … Continue reading

Snowstorm Hot Chocolate

Today it’s the first big snow in Philly (and lots of other places, I’m sure) and with that came Snowstorm Hot Chocolate. If you were watching the Eagles game, you saw that it was a near whiteout. Marc and I celebrated our afternoon walk with a little Snowstorm Hot Chocolate by the fire. The little dash of cayenne and hint of cinnamon along with the scent from the orange peel add a little zing to warm you up and balance the rich chocolate making Snowstorm Hot Chocolate delicious, decadent, and comforting enough to welcome you in from the snow on a Sunday afternoon and shake off even the chilliest of chills. And don’t worry friends in far away places, Snowstorm Hot Chocolate is just as delicious without the cold and the snow- lucky you. And the beautiful and rich chocolate is a lovely excuse to take out those tiny but beautiful tea and coffee cups you never use. Aren’t they gorgeous? You may recognize this shot from my Holiday Card from last year. Now if that isn’t motivation to put yourself on my mailing list, I don’t know what is. Who doesn’t love beautiful and tasty snail mail? If you don’t … Continue reading