Tea Cup Tuesday...
Our first teacup Tuesday and my photos are
not ready and it will be a while longer.
Welcome to SEASONS & TEA ON THE SUNPORCH at Belleayers Tea Parlor. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comments. I'm looking forward to lots of fireside afternoons with you and Chad, our shih tzu on the porch.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Write it on your heart
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| 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
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.
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
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!
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
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Great-granddaughter, Sidney & G-grandmother Betty
This family photo is of my great-granddaughter, Sidney. She's so sweet!!!
Taken Christmas 2010 in Rockcastle KY.
Betty A.
Taken Christmas 2010 in Rockcastle KY.
Betty A.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Treasured Finds
Dear Friends and Family,
Please leave a note below in comments, so I will know you are here. I'm back after a long absence due to illness. While away, I found some new ideas that I will add.
Welcome to Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique, a blog of rambling thoughts and daily happenings in the life of Betty, who is passionate about tea, treasured finds, and genealogy. Promise, I WON'T send you my family tree!
Please respond and let us know what you're doing. What is your favorite tea? Your favorite treasured find? We will write about everything, including feathering your nest!
Have you heard? Everyone is talking about repurposing. While I'm driving, I always look to see what families are throwing away, and if it looks good, I have my husband, Ed put it in the car. I'm greatly surprised at what nice pieces of furniature people discard when moving. There is something immensely satisfying about reinventing flea market and curbside treasures. While you're out searching for your own treasures to repurpose, stay on the lookout for mercury glass and sunburst merriors, 2 hot items. Enjoy going to estate sales and thrift stores. We are both busy trying to get our health issues taken care of. People are also donating excellent home decor,
furniture, and extremely nice items to the Good Will.
Glad to be back and I appreciate all of you super friends and families for taking the time out of your busy life to come enjoy this blog, and posting your comments.
You can contact me directly at belleayers@aol.com
Hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a joyous New Year!
Hugs, Betty A.
Please leave a note below in comments, so I will know you are here. I'm back after a long absence due to illness. While away, I found some new ideas that I will add.
Welcome to Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique, a blog of rambling thoughts and daily happenings in the life of Betty, who is passionate about tea, treasured finds, and genealogy. Promise, I WON'T send you my family tree!
Please respond and let us know what you're doing. What is your favorite tea? Your favorite treasured find? We will write about everything, including feathering your nest!
Have you heard? Everyone is talking about repurposing. While I'm driving, I always look to see what families are throwing away, and if it looks good, I have my husband, Ed put it in the car. I'm greatly surprised at what nice pieces of furniature people discard when moving. There is something immensely satisfying about reinventing flea market and curbside treasures. While you're out searching for your own treasures to repurpose, stay on the lookout for mercury glass and sunburst merriors, 2 hot items. Enjoy going to estate sales and thrift stores. We are both busy trying to get our health issues taken care of. People are also donating excellent home decor,
furniture, and extremely nice items to the Good Will.
Glad to be back and I appreciate all of you super friends and families for taking the time out of your busy life to come enjoy this blog, and posting your comments.
You can contact me directly at belleayers@aol.com
Hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a joyous New Year!
Hugs, Betty A.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Feathering Your Nest
Feathering Your Nest...
You are invited to post your decorating, flea finds, designs, crafts, table settings, etc. Anything relating to feathering your nest. We will all enjoy it! And, Do become a follower. The more, the merrier.
Hugs,
Betty
You are invited to post your decorating, flea finds, designs, crafts, table settings, etc. Anything relating to feathering your nest. We will all enjoy it! And, Do become a follower. The more, the merrier.
Hugs,
Betty
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Cozy Book Club Sunday
Cozy Book Club Sunday...
This is the beginning of Cozy Book Club Sunday, sharing sweet memories. What book are you giving your mom? Fix your favorite cup of tea and join us for a relaxing on-line conversation about the book you read during the last six weeks. Choose your book to read. Easter...are you reading an Easter book? June is National Rose month. What book will you choose to read?
Suggestions: Jane Austen novels, Pride and Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Please add your suggestions.
Happy Reading,
Betty
This is the beginning of Cozy Book Club Sunday, sharing sweet memories. What book are you giving your mom? Fix your favorite cup of tea and join us for a relaxing on-line conversation about the book you read during the last six weeks. Choose your book to read. Easter...are you reading an Easter book? June is National Rose month. What book will you choose to read?
Suggestions: Jane Austen novels, Pride and Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Please add your suggestions.
Happy Reading,
Betty
Tea Cup Tuesday
Tea Cup Tuesday
Hello my tea cup loving friends! I'm so excited to do my first Tea Cup Tuesday. I feel like everything is getting back to normal after our move. Yesterday, I took time to shop and found some lovely pink items. I'll be showing Other colors of teacup and saucers, too! See you here.
Have a tealightful week,
Betty
Hello my tea cup loving friends! I'm so excited to do my first Tea Cup Tuesday. I feel like everything is getting back to normal after our move. Yesterday, I took time to shop and found some lovely pink items. I'll be showing Other colors of teacup and saucers, too! See you here.
Have a tealightful week,
Betty
Pink Saturday
Pink Saturday...
Hello Pinkies!
This will be my first Pink Saturday and I would love for you to join me. I think it's time to be "pink!" We are still working to get unpacked. Boxes are everywhere. I am still working hard learning how to use my website. See you here!
Hugs, Betty
Hello Pinkies!
This will be my first Pink Saturday and I would love for you to join me. I think it's time to be "pink!" We are still working to get unpacked. Boxes are everywhere. I am still working hard learning how to use my website. See you here!
Hugs, Betty
Monday, January 17, 2011
On-Line Tea Shop
On-Line Tea Shop
What our Tea Shop to offer...
* Serving with style...Folding Tiered Server, Sugar Tongs, Tartlet Server, Teapot Teaspoons, Teapot Table Cloth Weights, The White Scroll Collection, Teapot Votive Holder, Flowering Tea Set, Bombay Teapot Collection.
* A Passion for Tea...
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Most Wonderful Time
The Most Wonderful Time...
Can you believe that it's once again the most
wonderful time of the year? Join me as we turn
the hustle and bustle of the holidays into a season
full of family get-togethers, tea parties for friends
and loads of fun.
The perfect way to gather all of your busy friends
together during the holiday season is to host a
friendship tea. Fill your home with the warm aroma
of baking Sweet Creme Scones and Lavender &
White Chocolate Scones and have the girls over for
a relaxing afternoon. Pair Cranberry Scones with
dreamy hot Chocolate Romance Tea to ward off chilly
weather on a wintry evening after a full day of shopping.
To top off a TEA-rrific afternoon with other busy moms,
spend time chatting around the fire while making gifts
for your family and friends...even your fuzzy, four-legged
friends! A knit Diggie Scarf is ideal to outfit your furry
friends with stylish winter wear.
Bring little ones' imaginations to life during this Christmas
season as you work together to create a whimsical Ginger-
bread House and a village of Gingerbread Cookie People to
enjoy. Your kitchen is just the place to make tasty, inspired
gifts for teachers, friends and anyone else who touches your
family members' lives. Lemon Scones and Raspberry Filled
Scones are the perfect gifts to say "Thank you and merry
Christmas!
So whether you're enjoying a mug of Lady Lavender Grey
with your friends by a cozy fire or inspiring your children to
create Christmas gifts and traditions of their own, I wish you
all the best this holiday season.
Enjoy each special,
Christmas-filled day!
xo Betty J
*All the TEA products mentioned above can be purchased at my
E-Boutique: http://www.yoursettoatea.com/BAyers
You may have to click on search 2 or 3 times to get there. Sorry.
Can you believe that it's once again the most
wonderful time of the year? Join me as we turn
the hustle and bustle of the holidays into a season
full of family get-togethers, tea parties for friends
and loads of fun.
The perfect way to gather all of your busy friends
together during the holiday season is to host a
friendship tea. Fill your home with the warm aroma
of baking Sweet Creme Scones and Lavender &
White Chocolate Scones and have the girls over for
a relaxing afternoon. Pair Cranberry Scones with
dreamy hot Chocolate Romance Tea to ward off chilly
weather on a wintry evening after a full day of shopping.
To top off a TEA-rrific afternoon with other busy moms,
spend time chatting around the fire while making gifts
for your family and friends...even your fuzzy, four-legged
friends! A knit Diggie Scarf is ideal to outfit your furry
friends with stylish winter wear.
Bring little ones' imaginations to life during this Christmas
season as you work together to create a whimsical Ginger-
bread House and a village of Gingerbread Cookie People to
enjoy. Your kitchen is just the place to make tasty, inspired
gifts for teachers, friends and anyone else who touches your
family members' lives. Lemon Scones and Raspberry Filled
Scones are the perfect gifts to say "Thank you and merry
Christmas!
So whether you're enjoying a mug of Lady Lavender Grey
with your friends by a cozy fire or inspiring your children to
create Christmas gifts and traditions of their own, I wish you
all the best this holiday season.
Enjoy each special,
Christmas-filled day!
xo Betty J
*All the TEA products mentioned above can be purchased at my
E-Boutique: http://www.yoursettoatea.com/BAyers
You may have to click on search 2 or 3 times to get there. Sorry.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Brewing the Perfect Cup
Brewing the Perfect Cup...
1. First of all, start with fresh cold water.
2. Experts agree: Don't microwave the water.
3. Heat the water to the correct temperature as directed.
4. Steep for the recommended time.
5. Remember to brew to your own taste.
Loose Tea Guide:
6 oz. cup...1 tsp*
24 oz. teapot...1 tbsp*
*Loose Herbal Teas generally require double
Tea Variety Water Temp. Steeping Time
Green & Darjeeling Teas 160 F 3-5 minutes
White Tea 175 F 1-3 minutes
Black Tea Rolling Boil 3-5 minutes
Herbal (tisanes) Rolling Boil 5-8 minutes
Enjoy your perfect cuppa all through the day!
2. Experts agree: Don't microwave the water.
3. Heat the water to the correct temperature as directed.
4. Steep for the recommended time.
5. Remember to brew to your own taste.
Loose Tea Guide:
6 oz. cup...1 tsp*
24 oz. teapot...1 tbsp*
*Loose Herbal Teas generally require double
Tea Variety Water Temp. Steeping Time
Green & Darjeeling Teas 160 F 3-5 minutes
White Tea 175 F 1-3 minutes
Black Tea Rolling Boil 3-5 minutes
Herbal (tisanes) Rolling Boil 5-8 minutes
Enjoy your perfect cuppa all through the day!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique: Gracing the Table
Belle Ayers Tea Parlor and Boutique: Gracing the Table: "A table graced in holiday finery always signals a special occasion. Set to a Tea's... Twilight Rose tablecloth, napkins, cosies and teapot,..."
Gracing the Table
Shop for these favorite things at my E-Boutique: http://www.yoursettoatea.com/BAyers
You may have to click on search 2 or 3 times to get there.
xo Betty Ayers
Consultant
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