Kitty Eleison

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Hello, everybody. I hope the beginning of summer finds you all well and happy. I am including an extra special in this month's newsletter to celebrate the warmer weather! If you know of anyone who might be interested, please send them this link and have them reply to this post.

Thank you,

Paula Rutherford
Independent Tea Consultant
kitty.letsdotea.org
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Tea Trivia
Tea should be stored in airtight containers, away from sunlight and moisture.

Let's Do Tea monthly specials:
For July 2009, if you host a party, you receive 15% merchandise credit, and one of the following: a free tin of tea (any tea $10.95 and under), a box of any size Tea Sacs, an Empress tea strainer, or the Stripes Tea for Me set (While Supplies Last)!

MY EXTRA SPECIAL: Book a party now for July or August and receive an EXTRA free tin of tea!

There is also a Customer Special for June: Tiffany Rose and Lovers Three Artisan Teas ~Only $5 ea. Email me for more information.

Summer Seasonals (available until September 30):


Recipe (you can send me your favorites to be published in future issues!)

Sunmer Fruits in White Chocolate-Lime Sauce

12 oz. white chocolate, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups heavy (double) cream
2 tsp. grated lime zest or 1 tsp. lime oil
4 cups (1 lb.) sliced assorted ripe summer fruits such as apricots. nectarines and peaches (1/2 inch slices)
2 cups assorted berries such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries and strawberries
curls of lime zest or fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Note: Use only the finest white chocolate and sweet ripe fruits. The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Soften it in a microwave oven or in the top pan of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl placed over (not touching) barely simmering water.

Place the white chocolate in a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender. Pour the cream into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. When tiny bubbles begin to appear around the edge of the pan, remove from heat and pour the cream over the chocolate. Process until smooth. Add the lime zest or lime oil and process for a few seconds longer. Let cool to room temperature. The sauce should have the consistency of very thick cream.

Arrange the fruit on a rimmed serving plate or in a bowl. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit and garnish with lime zest curls or fresh mint.
Yield: 6 - 8 servings


Tea Party ideas
How about hosting an "Iced Tea party" for the 4th of July? Many of LDT's teas are especially good iced. One of my favorites iced is Passion Flare Fruit Tea. The evenings are warmer now, so an outdoor after-dinner tea party would be great! Decorate your porch with tiny white (or red whit & blue) Christmas lights and invite your friends over for a tea party.

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If you have any questions regarding Let's Do Tea, hosting a tea party or a catalog party, ordering teas without having a party, or becoming a consultant, please feel free to contact me.

Paula Rutherford
Independent Tea Consultant

If you aren't already, but would like to be on my mailing list, please contact me by responding to this post.

Hello, everybody. I apologize for not sending out a newsletter for May. I will make it up by including an extra special in this month's newsletter! If you know of anyone who might be interested, please send them a link to this post.

Thank you,

Paula Rutherford
Independent Tea Consultant
kitty.letsdotea.org
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Tea Trivia
In 19th century Britain, tea was a valuable commodity and was stored in locked tea caddies for which only the woman of the household held the key.

Let's Do Tea monthly specials:
For June, 2009, if you host a party, you receive 15% merchandise credit, and one of the following: a free tin of tea (any tea $10.95 and under), a box of any size Tea Sacs, an Empress tea strainer, or the Stripes Tea for Me set!

MY EXTRA SPECIAL: Book a party now for June, July or August and receive an EXTRA free tin of tea when your party order is delivered!

There is also a Customer Special for June: Tiffany Rose and Lovers Three Artisan Teas ~Only $5ea. Email me for more information.

Seasonal Teas (available until June 30):

Recipe (you can send me your favorites to be published in future issues!)

Orange-Strawberry Shortcake

2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 Cup sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp Triple Sec or other orange-flavored liqueur) or orange juice
2 Cups biscuit mix
2/3 Cups milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Cups whipping cream
1/2 Cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 Cup sour cream

Combine first 4 ingredients , stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and chill 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
Combine biscuit mix and next 3 ingredients; stir with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn out onto a floured surface and kneed 4 or 5 times. Place dough on a lightly greased baking sheet and press into a 7- x 1/4-inch round.
Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until done. Carefully remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack.
Beat whipping cream at medium speed of an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Add sour cream, and beat until stiff peaks form.
Split biscuit round in half horizontally. Place bottom half on a serving plate.
Drain fruit, reserving 2 Tbsp. liquid. Spoon 2/3 of fruit mixture on bottom round; drizzle with reserved liquid. Spoon half of whipped cream mixture over fruit. Add top biscuit round. Top with remaining fruit and whipped cream.
Yield: 8 servings


Tea Party ideas
Summer is upon us! How about hosting an "Iced Tea party" in your back yard? Many of LDT's teas are especially good iced.

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If you have any questions regarding Let's Do Tea, hosting a tea party or a catalog party, ordering teas without having a party, or becoming a consultant, please feel free to contact me by commenting on this post.

Paula Rutherford
Independent Tea Consultant

If you aren't already, but would like to be on my mailing list, please contact me by commenting on this post and let me know. If you are on it already, but would like to be removed, let me know as well, so I don't end up annoying anyone accidentally.

For Today...

Outside my window... windy, foggy, dark, rainy & cold

I am thinking... how blessed I am to have such good children. I love each one of them so much.

I am thankful for... spring rains (almost every day)!

From the kitchen... something with ground beef and red potatoes...

I am wearing... jeans, pink striped shirt, pony tail.

I am reading...whatever i can find about BSA and AHG

I am hoping... to get a lot cleaned up today so the house feels fresher. We've been cooped up with cold and rain outside.

I am creating... clean, empty spaces, hopefully

I am praying... for my husband and his employees.

Around the house... SPRING CLEANING! Laundry, sorting through papers, working on budget, kids are building lego creations.

One of my favorite things... not being sick

A few plans for the rest of the week... working at Dad's garden on Thursday, getting well.


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FOR TODAY May 5, 2009...

Outside my window... Partly cloudy and breezy. The kids are transplanting some catnip they got from Nana's garden.

I am thinking... about the books and items I need to order for next year's school and the kitchen.

I am thankful for... for the gift of forgiveness.

From the learning rooms...finishing up school - only 4 weeks to go!

From the kitchen... have a beef roast in the crock pot. Need to make bread.

I am wearing... light blue cropped pants, blue sweater with hearts woven in.

I am creating... mini- greenhouses over my raised garden beds with my husband.

I am going... outside to plant seeds in egg shells with the kids.

I am reading... Kitchen Garden by Cathy Wilkinson Barash.

I am hoping... to have some tea parties soon.

I am hearing... "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'" playing on the stereo.

Around the house... laundry waiting in the dryer (I can't wait to get my clothesline up again), Maria taking a nap, kids eating apples outside.

One of my favorite things... Ian coming home after work!

A few plans for the rest of the week: finish up the week's school, build a bed for the strawberries and plant them!

Here is picture thought I am sharing... I am sorry to say that my camera and computer still aren't on speaking terms.

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