Warm up with a beautifully brewed and presented cup of tea in the Eternal Sunrise Glass Tea Set [Review & Giveaway]

After brewing the lovely English Breakfast tea, I served it for just myself with a bit of natural sugar.
Lovely! Tasteful! Relaxing! Warming!

The cold, stay indoors days and evenings of Winter call for warmth. We generate warmpth with fireplaces, furnaces, candles (warm lights), and delicious hot beverages. Brewing our favorite tea provides a time of relaxation, peace, and gracefulness admist the bone-chilling cold.

Preparation and serving your tea whether just for yourself, you and a family member, or you and a guest provides you with an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and taste of a lovely cup of tea that is well brewed and beautifully served. The EnjoyingTea company has everything you need for that special cup of tea you love. Beautiful tea cups and tea sets and absolutely wonderful teas to choose from.

English Breakfast Tea from EnjoyingTea.com is brewed to a lovely color and brisk flavor in the
Eternal Sunrise Glass Teapot.

I brewed a lovely English Breakfast Tea today from Enjoying Tea. As you can see, the tea's lovely color is visible through this beautiful glass Eternal Sunrise Glass Teapot and cup. The infuser is clearly visible in this picture, but can be removed prior to serving if desired. I like that the infuser is metal has tiny holes that will trap tiny tea particles but allow the flavor to seep through. The interior is smooth making cleaning and removal of tea leaves so easy. The lid is also metal which is a plus factor.

I just love the graceful lines of this dainty teapot. The capacity is 34 oz. but you can easily brew just a couple of cups. The fact that you can see through it is really nice because tea is such a lovely beverage. In fact, I often serve it in clear glass cups so I can see its lovely color.

I also love the beautiful spout. No drip. Lovely, graceful pour. So elegant!

Lovely, delicate Glass Tea Set
compliments of EnjoyingTea.com
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Product information from EnjoyingTea website:

This beautiful tea set made from heat resistant borosilicate glass is the perfect tool for enjoying loose tea. The roomy removable filter allows tea leaves to expand and provide full infusion of the leaves. This is a good glass tea set to show off the beautiful color of your tea.

• 1 teapot (1000 ml, 34 fl oz) (8" L x 5" W x 5" H)
• 2 set of cup and saucer
• 1 removable stainless steel infuser
• Dishwasher Safe
• Additional matching glass teacups & a glass teapot warmer also available.

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DISCLOSURE: I received the tea set at no cost to me in order to facilitate this review of my honest opinions based on actual use by myself. I was not compensated for this review. Winner's set will be sent directly to them by EnjoyingTea.com.

Merry Christmas! . . God began with a breath..

A greeting shared from Tyndale House Publishers. May the Christ of the manger who is Lord of all be with you this Christmas season.

Remembering Christmas past. . .

Things I remember about Christmas past......

• The tinkling of a child's music box as the tiny ballerina twirls in pink splendor.
• The joy of seeing my children in new pajamas I had made for them.
• The thrill on their face as they sing at the top of their voice during the church Christmas program.
• The bedraggled child-shepherd walking down the aisle toward the babe in the manger as only a little one can do when robbed in a too big, plaid bathrobe with a towel wrapped around his head.
• The high school student performing in "Who Stole Baby Jesus" and being so proud.
• The cold of caroling at the grandparents after a three hour drive to get to their house.
• The joy of small children opening mysterious packages wrapped with love and tenderness.
• The weariness of  being a parent and still wrapping, in the middle of the night, those secretive treasures for her beloved children to receive on Christmas morning.
• The twinkle in a grandfather's eyes as he watches his grandchildren unwrap a gift.
• The small gift from a Sunday School teacher.
• Singing in the choir as a high schooler and being so thrilled with the music.
• Opening hymnals to the few pages of Christmas carols each year and singing the beloved favorites.
• Hearing silly songs on the radio.
• Hearing beautiful renditions of beloved, traditional Christmas carols.
• Receiving a bike for Christmas as a child.
• Looking at photographs, black and white of course, of Christmas as a child.
• Stumbling into the train at the base of my parent's Christmas tree when I crept into the living room  under cover of darkness on Christmas Eve to try to peek.
• Maturing and realizing that all the wrapping and all the glitz and all the sparkle is nothing compared to the joy that was brought to the World by the birth of this wee babe in a manage who is Christ the Lord and who came to Save us from our sins.

A Thanksgiving "Poem" for a bit of charming fun

The butter was softened, 

the eggs beat just right.

The sugar, the cloves, 

and the cinnamon bite.

The pumpkin was scraped from the can

with much care,

in hopes that a treat would soon

appear there.

The house – it’s quite cozy

and full of fall charm,

awaiting the kids with their honey

On their arm.

Betty Crocker is tired –

she worked nursing all day.

She’d rather write poems

and go hit the hay!

--By my first-born daughter who is a a nurse.......

Giblet Gravy and thoughts of Thanksgiving

As the family ages, different members take over preparation of various dishes for traditional Thanksgiving dinners. Here are the lovely thoughts expressed by my middle daughter today after a session in the kitchen - knowing that her sibilings were also in their kitchens preparing for our Thanksgiving gathering.......

The meat is carefully picked from the Turkey
neck bones.

“The heart, liver, gizzard, and the like, of a fowl, often cooked separately.”  According to Dictionary.com, this is the official definition for “giblet.”  When you type in “giblet,” the first drop-down option given by Google is “giblet gravy.”  Who knew this was such common terminology? Giblet gravy conjures humorous debates over the proper pronunciation of “giblet,” what a gizzard is, how slimy neck bones feel, and how unhealthy organ meat is.  Mostly, it reminds us of Thanksgiving dinners prepared by Mom and Grandmama.

The rich broth from cooking giblets is base
for delicious giblet gravy.

Traditions can be burdensome.  To military families, divorced parents, and those whose children have moved across the country, the essence of holidays changes.   There are fewer celebrants, and the cooks are exhausted from long days at work.  So why bother with giblet gravy?  As my fingers searched for tiny bits of meat from between the turkey neck bones, I contemplated the depth of love that makes a mother or grandmother or sister or brother prepare laborious recipes for those they love.  The praline topping for a pumpkin pie.  Peeling and dicing potatoes, onions, and celery.  Why bother?  Because these are acts of love.  Because we are blessed beyond measure that there are people in our lives to love.  So “giblet” to me means “love.”  Whether together or miles apart, I am thankful for the parents, siblings, sons, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends that God has given me.

Finished giblet gravy ready for a pretty bowl. Gravy contains:
turkey neck meat, liver, and gizzard as well as boiled eggs.

I don’t always make giblet gravy, and I am the first to show appreciation for Mrs. Smith’s culinary skill.  I prefer ham instead of turkey, and I will never cook collards no matter how much my loved ones enjoy them.  But I hope to always be able to find a way to show my love to all of you.  By the way, the proper pronunciation for “giblet” is “jiblet.”

Happy Thanksgiving!