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Thursday Giveaway: Mystic Garden Tea Set from Yedi

2008_05_15-Teacup01.jpgGift: One green and white Mystic Garden pattern tea set from Yedi Houseware

Our giveaway this week is a spring garden tea set from Yedi Houseware and Classic Coffee & Tea. We are thinking this is a lovely way into your Spring Cure party, if you haven't planned one yet - why not a classic garden tea party? To enter, read on...

 
 

2008_05_15-Teacup03.jpgDo you like tea parties? We do! They are so elegant and yet comforting at the same time.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Tell us your favorite thing to eat with tea.

Type a comment in the comment section below by 8:59pm PT/11:59 EST Sunday, May 18, 2008. The winner will be selected at random. Good luck!

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Madelines, of course!

posted by ricestein on 2008-05-15 12:10:34
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Shortbread and fresh fruit! Though the cookies' flavorsing depend on the tea, of course, some of my favorites are lemon and poppyseed, dark chocolate and craisin, and orange and almond. YUM!

(Also, that tea set is beautiful! I covet!)

posted by katiebug on 2008-05-15 12:14:22
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scones with clotted cream and lemon curd

posted by Lynne F on 2008-05-15 12:18:19
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My husband is British and my mother-in-law makes all kinds of wonderful sweet treats to have with tea. I love her shortbread, her fruit-loaf, and she makes these delicious chewy oatmeal treats called flapjacks. Oh to be in Scotland with a cup of tea and a flapjack!

posted by Mrs. Brown on 2008-05-15 12:19:01
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Rosemary, lemon and orange infused shortbread. Delightful

posted by Mark Boxshus - Boscoe The Cookie Doctor on 2008-05-15 12:25:02
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My homemade almond poppy seed bread! A coworker told me it was just like his mothers (and that made me happy to no end!).

posted by Amandica on 2008-05-15 12:30:38
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This may seem silly, but my favorite childhood memory was having tea and a bowl of elbow macaroni in broth with my grandfather at sidewalk cafes in Hong Kong.

posted by PinkThumb on 2008-05-15 12:32:20
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a slice of whole grain bread (a really nutty one), spread with goat cheese, and topped with honey and figs.

posted by sara.h on 2008-05-15 12:32:30
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sweet and savory shortbreads!

posted by lizaboo on 2008-05-15 12:39:38
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my favorite thing to have with tea has to be a simple scone with with clotted cream and jam...any jam will do...but I do love a seeded rasberry or fig...
preferably with a nice breakfast blend tea...yummm!

posted by sarahbellum66 on 2008-05-15 12:40:04
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toasted Ezekiel raisin bread- with creamy neufchatel cheese.

posted by annamaria on 2008-05-15 12:41:48
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my favorite thing to eat with tea are blueberry lemon scones that my husband makes with a good book on a cool, cloudy fall afternoon.

posted by Signe on 2008-05-15 12:42:27
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I love to have tea with a scone with clotted cream and lemon curd, and I love to have some little cucumber sandwiches too.

posted by tarasana on 2008-05-15 12:43:20
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Back home, my mom always make something called "Parippu vada" (its made with dal: http://pachakam.com/recipe.asp?id=1470) to go with the tea when we come back from school. Its slightly spicy and goes wonderfully with the Chai...

posted by anu0480 on 2008-05-15 12:43:50
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Strawberry tarts with cream and a shortbread crust - YUM!

posted by PAErin on 2008-05-15 12:45:43
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homemade lemon pound cake....yum!

posted by me-n-dj on 2008-05-15 12:49:32
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scones. especially raspberry scones.

posted by jillrenee in boston on 2008-05-15 12:49:50
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Definitely raspberry scones and cucumber and dill sandwiches. Throwback to tea at the hotel with my mother when I was small.....

posted by zero on 2008-05-15 12:50:49
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uh, is crumpets the right answer? unlike everyone else who likes a classic carb item, I usually end up eating carrots with my tea...it's just always been my after work snack.

posted by amt230 on 2008-05-15 12:54:18
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Chocolate or possibly cardamom cookies. Lovely.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on 2008-05-15 12:55:16
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I love red tea with a piece of toasted, buttered, cinnamon'd and sugared sourdough. Heaven.

posted by mangabanga on 2008-05-15 12:57:35
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The classic cucumber sandwich.

Wouldn't it be better to say set of teacups? Tea set implies a teapot and sugar/creamer also.

posted by norma on 2008-05-15 13:08:46
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chocolate! or an english muffin with farm cheese and bacon

posted by elisam on 2008-05-15 13:13:32
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beautiful set! I'd love to sip tea out of these and enjoy some shortbread with it!!

posted by amysahba on 2008-05-15 13:16:24
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Buttery shortbread cookies!

posted by AnMins on 2008-05-15 13:17:01
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I love homemade Tea Cake with my tea .

posted by capwell on 2008-05-15 13:21:37
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Shortbread

posted by danlevy on 2008-05-15 13:27:25
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I actually love making a green tea salad dressing. Simultaneous eat & drink!

posted by shannasanders on 2008-05-15 13:29:11
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Heh, anything! Tea is my primary drink for meals, be it iced or hot. I suppose my favorite thing with tea is peanut butter toast...or chocolate truffles...or sushi...

posted by SexyAnteater on 2008-05-15 13:32:18
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muffins, crunchy cookies, anything that doesn't overpower the tea but adds to the flavor. Although i don't really consider it like other teas my favorite tea has to be chai tea.

posted by blondiagw15 on 2008-05-15 13:36:32
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crumpets.

Although to this day I don't really know what a crumpet is. But when I was little my mom would bring out the tea set and we would make whole wheat toast with some kind of jam. We'd cut them into tiny triangles and sip our tea while eating our 'crumpets'.

This was our special break from 12,000 acres of dryland wheat farming. For a little swedish farmgirl, this was the height of culture. Good memories, thanks. :)

posted by Snow Gurl on 2008-05-15 13:40:30
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I love to drink tea with raspberry tarts!

posted by mkido11 on 2008-05-15 13:41:43
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Mini cucumber and dill sandwiches, or anything mini really!

posted by bobcatsteph3 on 2008-05-15 13:42:59
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Chocolate. Of course thats my favorite thing to eat with any thing. I don't generally eat anything while drinking tea.

posted by mmmiller on 2008-05-15 13:43:12
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blueberry scones!

posted by Carrie too on 2008-05-15 13:43:45
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Cucumber and ham sandiches.

posted by mishata25 on 2008-05-15 13:46:46
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mini tea sandwiches, smoked salmon, and any kind of carbo-loaded baked good!

posted by foodiegirl on 2008-05-15 13:48:02
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dainty little tea sandwiches, or knafeh

posted by maqloubeh on 2008-05-15 13:48:43
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Pumpkin bread spread with cream cheese!

posted by kathrine on 2008-05-15 13:57:23
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poppy seed muffins, for sure

posted by Mace Elaine on 2008-05-15 14:02:00
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When I was in college, I studied in the UK and happened to have the chance opportunity to have high tea at 4pm in a little pub in Canterbury. It was a magical time and the meal that accompanied it was and is my favorite thing to eat with tea.

posted by Dane on 2008-05-15 14:02:15
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crispy spicy oatmeal cookies!

posted by beezus on 2008-05-15 14:04:03
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For a while, my favourite snack was a pot of tea and toast with jam. Lots of jam. Sometimes, I'll add a spoonful of jam to the tea (a la Russian tea). Works best with cherry or apricot. Serious yum.

Swedish cardamom bread also goes nicely.

posted by CleanSimple on 2008-05-15 14:05:10
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Oh, anything with strawberries-- strawberry cake, strawberry parfait, strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake...

posted by aleec on 2008-05-15 14:05:22
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almond pear cake

posted by rjb on 2008-05-15 14:06:04
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I love to have ginger cookies with my tea! I have to hide them from my husband, because he'll indiscriminately eat them with anything - and fast! Comfy on the couch with tea and cookies is totally the way to be! :)

posted by Katie B. on 2008-05-15 14:09:07
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Breakfast!

posted by as3087 on 2008-05-15 14:12:23
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Well, I think that my very favorite tea to drink is chai, so some cardamom cookies may be my very most favorite thing to eat with the tea. The flavors go so well together.

posted by laetitiae on 2008-05-15 14:14:34
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When I try out the fresh tea from my weekly CSA, I sometimes pair it with shortbread cookies. They soak up everything nice and add a hint of sweetness to the beverage without having to add anything to it.

posted by KatyStardust on 2008-05-15 14:15:13
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I eat bagels with my tea. How American of me.

posted by mandypage723 on 2008-05-15 14:18:42
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I don't eat anything habitually with tea... that's a hard question! Though if I was planning a tea party, shortbread would be my choice.

posted by Darby on 2008-05-15 14:20:44
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Ginger scones fresh from the farmer's market. Nothing like indulging in fresh baked goods after a long saturday morning run.

posted by Squirrely on 2008-05-15 14:21:04
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ritz crackers with peanut butter

posted by apmc on 2008-05-15 14:23:07
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Toast.

posted by India Rose on 2008-05-15 14:24:54
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homemade cranberry almond biscotti or homemade buttermilk scones with cranberries... i love anything cranberry with my favorite lemon or cranberry apple zinger!

posted by Kate320 on 2008-05-15 14:26:25
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My favorite thing to eat at a tea party would have to be what in my family is referred to as "lady sandwiches." Growing up, my mother hosted her book club a few times a year. When she did, out came the tiny cucumber and cheese sandwiches with the crusts cut off, a delicacy my siblings and I were only treated to when all of the ladies came to our house. Not only did we have to be on our absolute best behavior, but if we were extra helpful we got to stay up a little bit later and eat those "lady sandwich" leftovers. I'd share this tea set with my sister and cut the crusts of her sandwich if she was very very good.

posted by birdie_dc on 2008-05-15 14:29:32
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Honestly - store bought Nabisco gingersnaps. So spicy!

posted by eblacknyc on 2008-05-15 14:31:08
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I switch back and forth between drinking tea and coffee with my breakfast. I'm currently on coffee, but with the rising temperatures, I'll probably be going back to tea soon. Even hot, tea seems less heavy.

In any case, as it is breakfast, I would usually have my tea with some fruit and yogurt, or possibly some cereal. I'm not a fan of dessert for breakfast, and it always feels too early for something like a sandwich, or something heavy like eggs or bacon.

posted by Nicholas on 2008-05-15 14:39:53
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Cucumber and cream cheese on thinly sliced rye bread; tart cherry scones with homemade apricot jam

posted by MSJ on 2008-05-15 14:42:04
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No joke....Peanut Butter and Jelly. It turned into a late night ritual while doing homework I put off till the last minute.

posted by goldfixe on 2008-05-15 14:42:08
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Homemade banana bread with dollop of whipped cream :-)

posted by Hannah on 2008-05-15 14:42:34
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Ginger cookies with lemon custard. Mmmm. So perfect with a nice pot of Earl Grey.

posted by scaram0uche on 2008-05-15 14:42:52
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ginger lemon scones!

posted by nyalli718 on 2008-05-15 14:43:45
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Samosas, the spicier the better!

posted by Susmita on 2008-05-15 14:46:41
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Belgium Chocolate Cake!

posted by elif on 2008-05-15 14:48:41
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I used to make molasses tea cakes for my husband's grandmother. She always said mine weren't as good as those made in the oven of a wood stove, but she never refused them either.

posted by Shirley1949 on 2008-05-15 14:57:12
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a smoked salmon and dill tea sandwich, yum!

posted by katemartinez on 2008-05-15 14:58:14
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crumpets.

posted by art on 2008-05-15 14:58:36
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cucumber, tomato, and cream cheese sandwich!

posted by ajfein on 2008-05-15 15:02:05
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I like elaborate teas, but they have to end with something very chocolatey, like a truffle.

posted by brittanykate on 2008-05-15 15:02:25
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crumpets

posted by rcpwjr on 2008-05-15 15:04:32
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cardamom scones or cucumber tea sandwiches

posted by Jon! on 2008-05-15 15:09:59
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anything--everything tastes better with tea

posted by heidi.r on 2008-05-15 15:11:05
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either my homemade raspberry scones or my mom's lemon poppyseed bread - yum!

posted by aggie on 2008-05-15 15:12:09
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Breakfast with tea, please!

posted by kellyhere on 2008-05-15 15:12:14
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chocolate digestive biscuits for dipping - yum!

posted by sascja on 2008-05-15 15:13:12
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My first inclination was to say "coffee" since I have been known to drink both at the same. But coffee is not really something to eat so I'll say freshly made beignets with tons of powdered sugar.

posted by maryberry on 2008-05-15 15:24:00
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Lemon lavender shortbread with my earl grey, please!

posted by Rev.Mother on 2008-05-15 15:34:08
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beautiful!

either a berry-packed blueberry muffin or a korean walnut cookie. yum!

posted by selena on 2008-05-15 15:42:56
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A little bit of milk in the tea served with cinnamon-sugar toast. Mom always gave this to us when we were sick, and I find that it still fixes just about anything.

posted by bix'mom on 2008-05-15 15:43:40
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My fresh anise pizzeles are lovely with tea.

posted by Oven Mitzie on 2008-05-15 15:45:33
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strawberries and clotted cream, cucumber sandwiches, and cream scones (no currents or raisins) with fresh lemon curd

posted by MaritS on 2008-05-15 15:49:40
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REAL scones (not american) and always love the tea sandwiches...

posted by mpmckinney on 2008-05-15 15:50:06
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My favorite thing to eat with tea is anything tiny - finger sandwiches, mini tarts, petit fours. It's all good.

posted by buffyholic on 2008-05-15 16:08:08
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Can't have enough tea sets, never, ever ...

posted by Pogomon on 2008-05-15 16:23:36
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(Did not read the instructions), I like either anis biscotti with black tea or daifuku with green tea

posted by Pogomon on 2008-05-15 16:25:51
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ginger snaps, please

posted by misslilad on 2008-05-15 16:28:03
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pepperidge farm cookies

posted by Lenny on 2008-05-15 16:32:57
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My favorite thing to eat with tea is nice, juicy dates. But a chocolate chip cookie would be welcome too.

posted by ews on 2008-05-15 16:33:06
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homemade raspberry muffins

posted by floppysherman on 2008-05-15 16:45:54
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ooo! Shortbread cookies! delish.

posted by Khakigrl on 2008-05-15 16:52:27
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Lace cookies with chocolate!

posted by piepie on 2008-05-15 17:12:35
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I would have cheese danish with my tea!

posted by samsakara on 2008-05-15 17:28:33
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cheddar and branston pickle tea sandwich

posted by bluebird on 2008-05-15 17:29:27
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Cucumber sandwiches! or homemade biscuits

posted by Amira on 2008-05-15 17:39:56
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i love to eat any kind of fresh fruit with my tea :)

posted by Chantelle Sabino on 2008-05-15 17:44:08
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Petits fours, something I remember having at a tea party as a little girl.

posted by navychic99 on 2008-05-15 17:46:22
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I typically don't eat anything when I drink tea, but do think scones are a good partner (my friend makes a lemon/cranberry scone to die for).

posted by angelfunk on 2008-05-15 17:52:34
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peanut butter toast with sliced apple. or my mom's lemon bread.

posted by acushla on 2008-05-15 17:53:06
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apple scones and lemon bread

posted by nor_lou on 2008-05-15 17:58:05
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I love lemon scones!

posted by tuesdayef on 2008-05-15 17:58:35
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glazed lemon cakes (anything lemon flavored, actually)

posted by mellon on 2008-05-15 17:58:56
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ooh, cranberry scones

posted by bebemiqui on 2008-05-15 18:00:56
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My aunt loved having social tea cookies with her tea - and I do too! I have a feeling it has something more to do with her than the cookie itself.

posted by Luci05 on 2008-05-15 18:02:50
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We usually drink tea as more of a ceremonial drink but if I were going to serve something to eat, it would be shortbread or madelines.

posted by mannequin on 2008-05-15 18:02:54
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I love to eat scones topped with clotted cream and jam with my tea.

posted by rflynn on 2008-05-15 18:05:30
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toast

posted by ricedream24 on 2008-05-15 18:07:04
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Chocolate truffles, or crackers. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

posted by misty w on 2008-05-15 18:07:54
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Magnolia Bakery cupcakes - without the 3 inches of frosting :)

posted by getbruce on 2008-05-15 18:08:24
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When I was in England 24 years ago I learned to drink milk in my tea (like the English do) and we were offered cookies. So to this day I eat cookies with my "white" tea.

posted by Marci on 2008-05-15 18:10:50
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Favorite? Scones. Usually? Fruit. (gluten allergy and all that)

posted by pennythoughts on 2008-05-15 18:10:53
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mmm... scones or muffins fresh out of the oven

posted by rts on 2008-05-15 18:11:20
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My favorite to have with tea are Florentines!

posted by cadmar on 2008-05-15 18:16:01
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My wife would love this set

posted by oldf**t on 2008-05-15 18:17:59
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cake, naturally! and i'm not even picky about what kind!

posted by weeblet on 2008-05-15 18:21:50
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Usually muffins, or anything freshly baked!

posted by pjrmayo on 2008-05-15 18:27:50
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mmm....green tea and a bowl of white rice...yummy!

posted by evilaril22 on 2008-05-15 18:31:06
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blueberry muffin

posted by agordon10 on 2008-05-15 18:31:54
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Scones ... cranberry orange are my favorite, although it depends on the type of tea. With Lady Grey, I prefer something not as sweet, so would probably go with lemon scones ... or perhaps even pound cake (freshly baked and homemade, of course).

posted by madampince on 2008-05-15 18:39:46
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the ritual! Of course, the foods are great too, but i love the anticipation of steeping the tea.

posted by ashleym on 2008-05-15 18:44:31
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This tea set is beautiful. I love short bread or sugar wafer cookies with my tea. Thanks for this giveaway.

posted by peg42 on 2008-05-15 18:47:25
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I love shortbread made with all the fat, sugar, etc!

posted by amwhiteh on 2008-05-15 18:48:17
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usually crackers and cheese

posted by mverno11 on 2008-05-15 18:53:01
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cookies

posted by MajaMeza79 on 2008-05-15 18:54:16
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This is pAthetic but I eat chocolate chip cookies with tea!

posted by Linda Moeller on 2008-05-15 18:58:14
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I eat cookies with tea. I love shortbread and I also enjoy pound cake.

posted by KillerFlower on 2008-05-15 19:05:11
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scones!

posted by chromiumman on 2008-05-15 19:13:54
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cookies

posted by kcook84 on 2008-05-15 19:17:49
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I love to eat any kind of chocolate cake with tea - Heaven! Thank you!

posted by Tina12312 on 2008-05-15 19:23:52
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I Love to eat Ginger snaps with my tea MMMM

posted by suprizeme on 2008-05-15 19:26:21
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Cucumber finger sandwiches...mmm.

posted by esea on 2008-05-15 19:31:40
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Toast with strawberry jam is great with tea.

I drink tea every morning, so I actually eat many things with my tea. Gotta keep life exciting don't I?

posted by fangirl on 2008-05-15 19:33:27
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Snickerdoodles. There is nothing better to me on a lazy Sunday afternoon than to curl up with my husband, dog, and a good book and to sip a good Lady Grey and munch on snickerdoodles.

When I have my noal weekday afternoon tea, though, I usually just have a slice of wheat toast with strawberry jam, and that is almost as yummy.

posted by michmash on 2008-05-15 19:35:27
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I love cookies or little sandwiches (the little triangles) with my tea!
Thanks for the great giveaway!

posted by gunzie on 2008-05-15 19:44:15
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Any cookie, petit four, etc. Really, anything small and sweet!

posted by linda p on 2008-05-15 19:44:25
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Finger sandwiches with cucumber, smoked salmon and dill OR olive tapenade and goat cheese OR deviled egg salad with tarragon. Hm, I might need to have finger sandwiches for dinner tonight...

posted by kraft on 2008-05-15 19:56:24
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Fresh fruits! Especially strawberries and confectionery sugar. :)

posted by Cathrynsrealm on 2008-05-15 19:58:56
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Maple Cookies and Green Tea, two great tastes that taste great together!

posted by Eviedee on 2008-05-15 20:15:48
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petit fours are nice with tea

posted by lorrieanne on 2008-05-15 20:16:46
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lemon poppy scones, yum!

posted by modmama on 2008-05-15 20:20:21
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Definitely blueberry scones or shortbread cookies...yum!

posted by Katwalck on 2008-05-15 20:21:30
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When I'm feeling pretentious, I say scones, but when I'm just looking for a hot cuppa with a handful of comfort, they're old fashioned baking-powder biscuits, slapped into shape between my two hands, baked to a nice golden brown, and eaten with honey or homemade strawberry jam. Yummy!

posted by Gwenelle on 2008-05-15 20:23:19
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shortbread cookies!

posted by PattyInMN on 2008-05-15 20:24:37
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shortbread and fruit for me too :-)

posted by Ariel on 2008-05-15 20:26:43
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Please pick me to win this tea set. I have friends come over for tea at least 2X a week. Plus, I love this color green. It's so fresh and uplifting.

posted by MaryF on 2008-05-15 20:27:05
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This set is GORGEOUS! I love the color and "hawaiian-ish" pattern. It just screams Spring! There is nothing better then sitting outside on a warm spring morning with a cup of tea and an english muffin, listening to the birds chirp and watching the clouds float by.

posted by pamela t on 2008-05-15 20:29:01
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We just had a formal tea for mother's day..we served scones with clotted cream and fresh jam...lemon tarts..cucumber sandwiches...olive sandwiches...deviled ham...cream puffs..and of course tea! all yummy! love to have a new tea set

posted by floridatraveler on 2008-05-15 20:35:38
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A juicy tart apple is great to eat when drinking tea.

posted by lfhpueblo on 2008-05-15 21:01:11
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I love scones with tea.

posted by loveis on 2008-05-15 21:02:49
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Our Pastor's wife grew up on a farm and, because her Mum
came from England, they had tea at 3 o'clock on the dot
every afternoon. She said that it was so fun and comforting
to have that tea to look forward to every day after getting
off the schoolbus. Her dad and mum would be sitting there
at the kitchen table that was set with teacups and "a bit
of something to take with our tea". Things could be discussed
at the tea table of all sorts -- happy things, things that were
troubling the children, funny things -- it was just a family place where all could talk together and strengthen family ties.
She and her family now do the very same, and her daughter's special gift at turning 13 years old was her very own
tea service. She uses it on occasion now, and she looks forward to the day when it will be a part of her home and tea traditions as a wife and mom.
All of this to say....I think that it's not so much what is
served with the tea, but the love and grace that goes along
with it all that matters most to me. Sometimes we have
ginger biscuits, other times perhaps lemon shortbread or
small cherry cheesecake tarts. But I hope that the memories
of family times at the tea table are the choicest fare of
our special tea times together.

posted by forhisglory on 2008-05-15 21:03:04
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How very beautiful is this tea set! Very much so!
Oh... give me a warm cookie fresh from the oven with my tea and i'll be in heaven!!

posted by susies on 2008-05-15 21:10:28
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scones w/butter and shortbread!

posted by gen1528 on 2008-05-15 21:18:03
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There is absolutely nothing like an old fashioned molasses cookie called a Joe Frogger with a hot cup of tea!

posted by Meredith13 on 2008-05-15 21:20:59
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I love scones with my tea

posted by rewcath on 2008-05-15 21:22:11
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I love scones with butter and strawberry jelly. Or, cheddar cheese scones with a crunchy apple. Thanks!

posted by taylor928 on 2008-05-15 21:22:33
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Definitely shortbread!

posted by chitsuen on 2008-05-15 21:26:31
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I would have to say that a homemade scottish scone is perfect with Tea. ;)

posted by katmagick on 2008-05-15 21:26:40
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Homemade Blueberry Scones with Lemon Curd and some shortbread cookies would be on one platter, and, a tray of finger sandwiches, like cream cheese and smoked salmon, cucumber, creamcheese circles and some other delicious little sandwiches with the bread rind removed would be on my table with tea!

posted by smokeysmom on 2008-05-15 21:30:18
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Teeny tiny tea sandwiches (cucumber, tuna) cut into fabulous shapes! Oh la la!

posted by Aimee C on 2008-05-15 21:30:49
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Lorna Doone cookies!

posted by jwhitaker123 on 2008-05-15 21:41:12
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Tim tams!

posted by bytemyfoot on 2008-05-15 21:43:43
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carbs, carbs, carbs. love scones, muffins, or cookies. great tea set!

posted by hervdub on 2008-05-15 21:43:48
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scones, cookies, tea sandwiches

posted by sms on 2008-05-15 21:47:32
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Butter Cookies or gingersnaps.

posted by amylou61 on 2008-05-15 21:59:19
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home made blueberry scones with home made lemon curd! Ahhhhhh.

posted by querty on 2008-05-15 22:02:00
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Almond biscotti dipped in white chocolate. yum.

posted by Panjo Kids on 2008-05-15 22:13:56
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muffins, hot from the oven

posted by js22 on 2008-05-15 22:23:43
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I like scones with my tea!

posted by Kristie on 2008-05-15 22:28:42
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pettridge farms cheese cake with powder sugar on it

posted by jennefer on 2008-05-15 22:31:56
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tea cakes which is what I call sugar cookies

posted by pcbdolphins on 2008-05-15 22:37:24
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It would have to be White chocolate & carmel biscotti.

posted by EDRing on 2008-05-15 22:45:42
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Greetings, I have always wanted my own tea set! Green is my favorite color and I love the box that stores the set. My favorite food to eat while drinking hot tea is "Coffeehouse
Scones!" Please enter me in this fantastic tea set giveaway
drawing. I so appreciate it. Many thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

posted by cmh56 on 2008-05-15 22:46:19
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Scones with jam and devonshire cream, for I am a dork.

posted by Jekyl on 2008-05-15 23:01:55
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Homemade blueberry scones with lemon curd or toasted bread with jam. If I win this tea set, I think I will give a little tea party.

posted by beachlover on 2008-05-15 23:02:17
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Chocolate - banana bread with cream cheese is a natural with tea. My Aunt always made a production of tea in the afternoon. One of my best memories of childhood.

posted by IrishBliss on 2008-05-15 23:05:44
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I love shortbread, strawberries & peaches with a great cup of tea! Mmmmm!

posted by tux on 2008-05-15 23:11:48
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I love eating Vanilla or Hazelnut Biscotti with Earl Grey tea.
Thank you so much for the wonderful contest.
I would LOVE to win !!

posted by jsm123 on 2008-05-15 23:13:10
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Sugar crusted honey sticks with a cup of steaming hot green tea! Thanks for the contest! crunch....

posted by fidofido on 2008-05-15 23:19:21
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My favorite thing to eat with tea is shortbread cookies.

posted by lace on 2008-05-15 23:24:18
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I love tea all alone, but if I have to choose something it would be tea bisquits

posted by marleenandlouie on 2008-05-15 23:35:33
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Any kind of scones!

posted by egreca on 2008-05-15 23:39:55
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Scones are a great add-on. Beautiful tea set.

posted by ezzie on 2008-05-15 23:45:07
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I really love this set! With my tea, I enjoy biscotti or cranberry orange scones!

posted by knits on 2008-05-16 00:06:46
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cookies!

posted by ghostamongyou on 2008-05-16 00:12:10
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I like scones and ginger snaps with lemon curd. Thanks!

posted by Ancientgirl on 2008-05-16 00:12:42
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Dark chocolate.

posted by bubble on 2008-05-16 00:19:06
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lemon cookies

posted by bulacat on 2008-05-16 00:23:20
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I love the Classic British Treat with Tea:
Scones with jam & Double Devon Cream!
Mmmm, absolutely heavenly! :)

posted by nknk on 2008-05-16 00:42:47
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Chocolate

posted by Mom2Ways on 2008-05-16 00:49:27
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BEEF FRIED RICE

posted by strawberry3d on 2008-05-16 01:00:17
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Lemon-blueberry scones are my very favorite with tea.

posted by endrase on 2008-05-16 01:04:14
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Ghiradelli dark chocolate mint squares.

posted by miasys on 2008-05-16 01:04:27
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Cucumber sandwiches and apricot scones.

posted by dddiva on 2008-05-16 01:04:43
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First, that set is so beautiful! Wow!
I like it with chocolate chip scones! Yummy!

posted by bucbratt on 2008-05-16 01:08:44
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any finger foods, especially chocolate! Delicious.

posted by susan wiener on 2008-05-16 01:14:50
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pineapple cakes

posted by mondaytuesday on 2008-05-16 01:25:43
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Orange scones and tea are a perfect combo!

posted by luckyme51 on 2008-05-16 02:30:56
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My favorite to eat with tea is scones - thank you for the contest

posted by berwyn on 2008-05-16 02:49:27
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My favorite is finger sandwiches.

posted by autumnbride7 on 2008-05-16 02:58:57
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My favorite thing to have with tea is egg drop flower soup with fried noodles.

posted by ravengoth on 2008-05-16 04:14:00
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A thick slice of home-made oatmeal - molasses bread, toasted, with a little bit of honey spread on it!

posted by phoenixxfire on 2008-05-16 04:40:31
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Well seeming I'm Welsh, I'd have to say a nice Welsh Cake.

posted by natalielucy on 2008-05-16 04:46:05
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French bread toasted in the oven and slathered with butter.

posted by shiloh on 2008-05-16 04:48:08
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I love a slice of pound cake with a cup of tea.

posted by jessy1219 on 2008-05-16 05:06:31
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Lemon sugar cookies

posted by firedancer623 on 2008-05-16 05:31:52
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Lorna Doone cookies are great with tea.

posted by traymona on 2008-05-16 05:41:22
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Scones, ginger snaps or snickerdoodles.

posted by mclanek on 2008-05-16 06:12:13
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Scones with clotted cream and jam, of course I never actually have the clotted cream, so usually have the scone with some funky jam or jelly.

posted by anyang2 on 2008-05-16 06:51:09
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Wow, I am so tempted to say all the above. However, I choose "Sandies".

posted by SyllaRynry on 2008-05-16 06:58:03
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Vanilla Cream pound cake, yum!

posted by BahamaGal on 2008-05-16 06:58:40
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I like a blueberry muffin. Thanks for the chance to win.

posted by clc408 on 2008-05-16 07:15:28
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Cinnamon & sugar toast!

posted by cre8tveminde on 2008-05-16 07:18:53
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Either shortbread or gingersnaps. Yum!

posted by tobyedavid on 2008-05-16 07:21:13
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I adore tea! It is my favorite treat and usually drink it by itself. I do some times enjoy scones with my tea. Orange cranberry is my favorite.

posted by katkrn on 2008-05-16 07:41:35
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Blueberry Scones

posted by nicnac on 2008-05-16 07:44:00
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Not terribly original, but I maintain that nothing beats tea biscuits.

posted by theclynn on 2008-05-16 07:52:33
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Blueberry muffin

posted by mnsteph on 2008-05-16 08:04:25
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Puto (sp?) - a Filipino treat that my mother-in-law (from the Phillipines) makes. She tops them with anise seed.

posted by cr88te on 2008-05-16 08:28:01
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Shortbread cookies and a cup of black tea, yum!

posted by amsmola862 on 2008-05-16 08:28:08
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My favorite thing to drink with tea is a piece of homemade lemon squarers...Yum Yum

posted by okbarbie5 on 2008-05-16 08:30:31
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I would love to have a tea party with my granddaughter.

posted by siliverbele on 2008-05-16 08:32:28
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I love eating cinnamon toast or poptarts!!!

posted by palmersf on 2008-05-16 08:34:14
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Strawberry Cream Puff and black tea

posted by dawns41 on 2008-05-16 08:36:40
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I know it's for coffee, but I like biscotti with my tea.

posted by sweetsue on 2008-05-16 08:43:16
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senbei for green tea

posted by misternat1 on 2008-05-16 08:47:23
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very nice.

posted by vboackle1 on 2008-05-16 08:50:16
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scones, of course

posted by etrnlone on 2008-05-16 09:00:03
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It is a toss up between my famous tea-smoked chicken and the wonderful "marbled" hard boiled eggs I serve...you boil the eggs in black tea..then crack the shells all over and put them back in the tea until they are cool..then peel and you have a lovely marbled egg with a slightly exotic taste, very subtle.

posted by ronnifox on 2008-05-16 09:16:32
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Anything that classifies as "food"!

posted by petty4 on 2008-05-16 09:33:37
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There's nothing better than sitting down for elevensies with a warm cup of tea and freshly-made blueberry scones with clotted cream and raspberry preserves.

posted by lzelkova on 2008-05-16 09:36:41
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Beautiful!

posted by supersuds on 2008-05-16 09:37:07
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