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Welcome to Betty's favorites! My name is Betty and I am a self proclaimed "Serial Plate Collector!" Please, take out your best tea cup, fix yourself some tea and stay a while.



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Thursday, December 27, 2012

 
 
Snowy sleighride of long ago.
I want to hide in their sleigh and never get out.
Those were the days!  My grandparents lived in
this era in Eastern Kentucky.

 
Absolutely gorgeous chandelier!
 
 


 
Do you collect cardinal design dishes?  I do...just beautiful!

 

These are the snowy nights that send

 blankets of winter  white to warm your soul.

 
 

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Everydays' a Tea Party

                                   The Tea Set

     Betty has started her own very unique Tea Set. 
She is asking for donations of china cups and
saucers to put together a truly unique and eclectic
collection.

     This will not just be a collection of china, but a
collection of stories.

     The collection has been started by Betty Ayers,
with more donated or pledged.

     The idea is to have a storyboard at each tea
party which will have pictures of the teacups and saucers and the stories behind them.

     When you attend or host your own tea party with tea consultant
Belle Ayers Tea Party, you will be able to check out the story behind
the cup and saucer you are using, or perhaps inspireing a few stories
of your own?

     The Tea Set is beginning to take on a colorful, eclectic life of it's own
now...if you would like to donate a cup and saucer AND the story behind it, any size, adult or child's ceramic and any seaseon or holiday (the child size will be used for Tea Tasting Parties, just the right size)...please email belleayers@gmail.com or bring your donation along to the next tea!

     Each person who donates a cup and saucer receives a gift certificate!

     Thank you!

Contact:  Betty Ayers
Email:  mytastyteablog@hotmail.com
Phone:  (859) 846-9087

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Betty Thompson's Red Hat Tea Party!

Betty Thompson's Red Hat Tea Party!

Goldrush Eporium & Tea


Betty Thompson's Goldrush Tea Eporium

Take your vacation in Aburn California and be sure to visit the
lovely Betty Thompson's Goldrush Eporium & Tea at...
12434 Tam O Shanter Lane, Auburn California 95603
Email:  bettythompson.thompson@gmail.com

Experience the thrill of tasting and seeing all things for your
Afternoon Tea.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

My Email


                                           E-mail Betty at  mytastyteablog@hotmail.com

About Me


     Tea is my passion.  We belong to the "Tea of the Month Club" and INVITE YOU to join us.  Call 859-294-9297 or email  mytastyteablog@hotmail.com

We have a large family and tea is so good for your health that I make Tea Basket Gifts for our family and friends.  Extremely worth having them in
for special occasions and birthdays.

Finest selections each month:

                                   A Tin of Fine Tea,
A seasonal Afternoon Tea Menu, including recipes, the Tea Guild's
Tea Review and Newsletter, Our favorite Tea Brewing Guide, and
always a Special Surprise to enjoy with your tea!

Items ship directly to you.  Call or email Betty to subscribe.  859-294-9297 or
mytastyteablog@hotmail.com

Special shipping charges of $5 per gift will apply.

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3 monthe...........$62.00

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Teacup Tuesday April 3, 2012


Teacup Tuesday ~  April 3, 2012

  This beautiful English Rose teacup & saucer, purchased at TJ MAX is
the first pattern I truly want to collect.  I have others but this one is beautiful
and pink!  Made by Roy Kirkham, England fine bone china.  The only difference
is that my teacup has a gold ring around the bottom of the teacup.  Photo...an
exclusive design, Footed, ribbed and no trim.


Saturday, March 24, 2012

For A Son, Scott Who's A Special Blessing

Happy Birthday Scott ~


Life holds some spectacular blessings,
and one of the greatest by far
is having a son
who turned out to be
the warm, caring person your are.

Happy Birthday With Love,
Mom

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Tea Cup Tuesday

Tea Cup Tuesday...

Our first teacup Tuesday and my photos are
not ready and it will be a while longer.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Write it on your heart

Write it on your heart
that every day is the
best day in your year.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Snow

All this beautiful snow makes me feel warm inside, and desire to cook some good old fashioned food.  So, the pinto beans are on and meatloaf will soon be in the oven.

What is your favorite snowy day meal?

Stay safe and drive carefully,
Betty

Beautiful Winter Wonderland

From the porch...
the scenery is wonderous.  Our 3 dogwood trees heavely laden with snow in the form of balls.  I must buy a new cell phone for taking pictures.  Wish you could see it from the porch.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Royal Daulton Salt & Pepper Set


Royal Daulton Chanticlair Salt (hen) & Pepper (rooster)
set 2004, Studio, Rooster, Flowers, Stripes.

This photo is from the Royal Dalton ad.  A copy of my set, found at the Good Will in January 2012.  I've always been attracted to roosters but this is my only choice.
They are so cute and adorable.  I have bought rooster items for family gifts and this set is the best.
All their red colors are striking.  I am a thrift shopper of the Good Will and find some
beautiful home decor.

Enjoy,
Betty

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique: Apron Collection

Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique: Apron Collection

Apron Collection

Apron Collection ~

Are you a Tea Lady, wife & mom,
or student?  Do you collect aprons?
I do.  Can't resist those lovely aprons.

Most of mine are in storage but I bought a new one
last week...that I will be showing you!  I'm messy in cooking, dishwashing and various household duties, so I have to wear
an apron.  Started as a young married woman, I enjoyed them
so.  Come to think of it, an apron was my first sewing adventure
in school (4-H Club).  Mine was green checkered with dark
green trim.  Gee, was I proud of it!

I look forward to hearing about your apron collection and seeing
photos when possible. 

May this be your sweetest spring,
Blessings, Betty
(please tell us your story below)  Thanks!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Sweet Remembrances: Recipes

Sweet Remembrances:  Recipes

It's the perfect time for homemade soup...

WHITE CHILE

2  tablespoons cooking or olive oil
1  cup chopped onions
2  chopped garlic cloves
3  cups chicken broth
2  tablespoons fresh cilantro (don't skip this)
2  tablespoons lime juice
1  teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/4  teaspoon salt
1  can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1  can (15 ounces) great northern beans, drained
1  can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained
2  cups chopped cooked chicken breast

  In 4 quart pan, add oil and cook onions, stirring occasionally until tender.
Add garlic.  Stir in remaining ingredients except chicken.  Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.  Stir in chicken, and cook until hot.
Serve and enjoy!


TACO SOUP

2  pounds ground beef
1  onion, chopped
2 boneless chicken breasts
1  can each black-eyed peas, lima, kidney and black beans, undrained
1  can corn
4 cans (chopped) stewed tomatos
1  can water
2  packages taco seasoning
1  package ranch dressing

  Place ground beef and onion in large kettle, and brown.  Boil chicken breasts until done and cube.  Add chicken and remaining ingredients to ground beef.  Simmer for 1 hour or in a slow cooker on low for 4 to 5 hours.
Serve with corn bread or corn chips, grated cheese and sour cream

Makes a big pot and freezes well.
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May yo be surronded by warmth and love this March.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Friday, February 17, 2012

                                            Lift Your Spirits

You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

Betty