tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post1318720531553805495..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: For Our Favorite Tea Drinkers...Let's Talk TeaMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-73722634315922651172011-10-11T11:27:55.555-04:002011-10-11T11:27:55.555-04:00LOL! Ruthy, I think I said more mellow than our ma...LOL! Ruthy, I think I said more mellow than our male counterparts. That doesn't mean we can't still be CDQs (Hi, Julie).<br /><br />MindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-39651196209884216912011-10-11T10:34:41.041-04:002011-10-11T10:34:41.041-04:00Ruthy failed to mention SHE PICKED THE TEMPLATE SI...Ruthy failed to mention SHE PICKED THE TEMPLATE SITE I DOWNLOADED IT FROM.<br /><br />Okay, got that off my chest. Now I'll quit my unladylike shrieking and return to sensitive peach mode.<br /><br />;)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-58000957749567760492011-10-11T10:30:12.731-04:002011-10-11T10:30:12.731-04:00Women are supposed to be MELLOW, Mindy-kins????
R...Women are supposed to be MELLOW, Mindy-kins????<br /><br />Really????<br /><br />Oops. ;)<br /><br />The Google thing is totally MISSY'S fault.<br /><br />Or a leftover from the cute, fancy designer page we tried ... No one could comment. Oy. So this is better, but it's still blocking beautiful smart Texans... Again, I blame Missy. I just love me some TEXAS from up here in Western NY, but you know how sensitive those Georgia peaches are.<br /><br />A tad over-ripe, I'd say!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-89539226644531563902011-10-11T10:28:58.824-04:002011-10-11T10:28:58.824-04:00Mindy, some people have had trouble commenting fro...Mindy, some people have had trouble commenting from the beginning! And for some reason, it won't give either me or Ruthy the option to turn off word verification. I think it stems from an outside template I used in the beginning. I think it messed with the html code. I've tried resetting everything back to the default, but it hasn't worked. I'm sorry!!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-27608579944681298782011-10-11T10:21:40.688-04:002011-10-11T10:21:40.688-04:00As is the case with any good woman, Lady Gray is a...As is the case with any good woman, Lady Gray is a little more mellow than her male counterpart, although still quite interesting, and very flavorful. <br />Ooo, yes. Cheese straws are yummy too. <br /><br />Mindy - P.S. Have you all blocked me or something? (It's Ruthy, isn't it? She thinks I'm stalking her. Well, I am, but....) When I try to comment, it keeps telling me that my Google account doesn't have access to this page. Say it isn't so. I just found y'all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-43141640164130844502011-10-11T10:00:14.414-04:002011-10-11T10:00:14.414-04:00Hey, Mindy! You know, I've never had Lady Gray...Hey, Mindy! You know, I've never had Lady Gray! I've had Earl Gray and don't care for it by itself. I prefer to mix it in with other teas.<br /><br />Speaking of savory...how about cheese straws?! I love those!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-38452634048906960022011-10-11T09:56:32.548-04:002011-10-11T09:56:32.548-04:00Missy (and Ruthy), I don't do coffee (I know, ...Missy (and Ruthy), I don't do coffee (I know, collective gasp), but I LOVE tea. Though I have yet to make it to Teavana. Probably because it would involve driving into Dallas through major amounts of highway construction. No thank you. At present, my favorite tea is Twinings Lady Gray. I do go through spurts though. For the longest time it was Tazo Zen, a green tea blend. It's been a while since I've been a good tea time though. I could really go for some scones with clotted/devonshire cream. Then they're not dry. A few sweets, some savories. Sigh. I think I need to go have breakfast.<br /><br />Mindy Obenhaus (for some reason my Google account isn't allowing me to post)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-19080006881945222572011-10-10T19:54:08.156-04:002011-10-10T19:54:08.156-04:00Ruthy, I AGREE! They are dry. But I just figured t...Ruthy, I AGREE! They are dry. But I just figured that's only the ones I've had. I'm glad to hear it wasn't just me and my strange taste. :)<br /><br />Yes, desserts should be moist and butter-laden. :) Pumpkin rolls sound like they'd fit the bill!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-18033441276765038512011-10-10T19:49:47.864-04:002011-10-10T19:49:47.864-04:00Ruthy doesn't like scones... They're so dr...Ruthy doesn't like scones... They're so dry. If I'm going to eat carbs, they must be SO WORTHWHILE.<br /><br />You know what I mean: Filling... frosting.... pie.<br /><br />Do you guys do that or am I a freak? I'm always weighing up 'are those calories worth it?"<br /><br />My pumpkin roll with the kids today????<br /><br />OH YEAH, BABY! ;)Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-9943984961434621992011-10-10T17:41:19.514-04:002011-10-10T17:41:19.514-04:00LOL, Jan! A creature of habit, huh?
I'd love ...LOL, Jan! A creature of habit, huh?<br /><br />I'd love a scone, too. I wonder if Ruthy will make us some? I've never actually tried.<br /><br />Thanks, Mary! My goodness, they're beautiful! Amazing. I'd want to decorate with them. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-43061012083375106972011-10-10T17:29:32.411-04:002011-10-10T17:29:32.411-04:00My daughter spent a month in London this summer an...My daughter spent a month in London this summer and she came home with some delightful tins of tea she bought at markets there. So, for awhile in August, she and I enjoyed afternoon tea together despite the soaring NYC temps.<br /><br />Missy I found a link with pictures of the blooming teas. I'm not positive I'd like to drink but they sure are pretty to look at.<br /><br />http://gorgeousandfun.typepad.com/gorgeous_and_fun/2009/01/blooming-tea.htmlMary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-85738346040279657012011-10-10T17:28:53.704-04:002011-10-10T17:28:53.704-04:00Ruthy, if I'm in revolt, it's been going o...Ruthy, if I'm in revolt, it's been going on for more than 50 years...<br /><br />Are the scones ready yet? It's mid-afternoon tea time here in the west!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-86953582314101313652011-10-10T17:22:06.567-04:002011-10-10T17:22:06.567-04:00Patsy, I've had some of the teas for ages, but...Patsy, I've had some of the teas for ages, but the cans seem to help keep it decently fresh. Or maybe I just can't tell the difference. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-45799696865153004002011-10-10T15:33:26.530-04:002011-10-10T15:33:26.530-04:00I do drink hot tea but really don't have a fav...I do drink hot tea but really don't have a favorite right now. I just have a little filter that I put in a cup. But those little cans are so cute!!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581507891477684938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-64010983547157858262011-10-10T15:24:55.851-04:002011-10-10T15:24:55.851-04:00Jan, I think you're in revolt. And I understan...Jan, I think you're in revolt. And I understand that, dear.<br /><br />And when I had to go off coffee for cystic problems, I drank a lot of tea...<br /><br />But I missed my coffee and have re-addicted myself!!!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-89234588400957749232011-10-10T13:50:28.384-04:002011-10-10T13:50:28.384-04:00Mary, no, I haven't seen blooming teas! Sounds...Mary, no, I haven't seen blooming teas! Sounds really interesting!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-53068765491813339762011-10-10T13:25:40.165-04:002011-10-10T13:25:40.165-04:00I'm a coffee in the morning, tea in the aftern...I'm a coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon kind of gal. What kind of tea depends on the weather (and maybe what I'm reading). I love Darjeeling and Earl Grey but lately, with the cooler weather, I've been enjoying cinnamon tea with a splash of milk.<br /><br />Missy, I had never seen Teavana before but Saturday I was in Bed Bath & Beyond and they had those very cool teas that flower in the pot. Have you tried them?<br /><br />Jan, I have some Bigelow Blueberry Tea that I drink in the evening sometimes. I don't usually like blueberry flavored things because they taste fake but this is good. I'll have to give the blueberry pomegranate a try.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-66613675505221698532011-10-10T10:28:16.695-04:002011-10-10T10:28:16.695-04:00Jan, blueberry pomegranate sounds so good!! I'...Jan, blueberry pomegranate sounds so good!! I'll have to try that!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-76952729551314647232011-10-10T09:53:24.365-04:002011-10-10T09:53:24.365-04:00The coffee gene passed me by. Both of my parents a...The coffee gene passed me by. Both of my parents are die-hard coffee drinkers, but I can't stand the stuff. You can't dress it up enough to disguise the flavor. Even coffee ice cream. {shudder}<br /><br />But tea? Love the stuff. I always start my morning out with a cup or two of Celestial Seasonings Blueberry Pomegranate Green Tea.<br /><br />Yes, with caffeine.<br /><br />No fancy brewing for me. At 5:30 am give me my trusty tea kettle and a tea bag and I'm good to go!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-40128005216830366312011-10-10T09:26:14.228-04:002011-10-10T09:26:14.228-04:00I use regular teabags for iced tea! Luzianne in th...I use regular teabags for iced tea! Luzianne in the family size bags. :) And I do have some herbal teas in regular old teabags. :) But I just love the little flowers and fruit! And all the antioxidants you get in some of the teas. Plus, you've seen how, if I try to put on "airs" and act like a tea snob, then something blows up. So it's all good.<br /><br /> {big grin}Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-50323025388936588842011-10-10T05:54:23.755-04:002011-10-10T05:54:23.755-04:00I LOVE THAT YOU POSTED THOSE PICS!!! WE'RE SO ...I LOVE THAT YOU POSTED THOSE PICS!!! WE'RE SO STINKIN' NORMAL AT THE CAFE, LOL!!!<br /><br />Every good cafe should be up on their tea presentation, and obviously Missy is the proficient one in the tea department, microwave and fancy brewing system not withstanding...<br /><br />honey.... what's wrong with Bigelow tea bags? No muss. No fuss. I'm just sayin'.... ;)Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.com