Saturday, October 20, 2012
Gift Packs
Other than Christmas, I also make gift packs for other occasions too. From Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day to Baby Shower... or anything you name it. I can design your very own package as well as any baking you like.
For my overseas friends, do you know I can deliver these gifts right to your families or friend's door in Toronto on behalf of you?
Top left to right: Valentine's Day and General Occasion
Bottom left to right: Baby Shower, Christmas and Chinese New Year
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
History of Earl Grey Tea
Traditionally this is a blend of China teas or China and Indian tea scented with oil from the citrus bergamot fruit (a sort of orange). There are quite a lot of story about the name of this tea comes from.
One tale tells how a British diplomat on a mission to China, saved the life of a Mandarin and was given the recipe for this flavoured tea as a token of thanks, and as a gift to the then British Prime Minister, Earl Grey (1830-1834). Another legend says it was the Earl himself who saved the Mandarin and was given the recipe.
The name and stories may just have been a clever marketing ploy by whoever created this scented mixture.
Certainly, Earl Grey tea is very popular today. The amount of bergamot varies, and this makes an important difference to how good the tea will be.
One tale tells how a British diplomat on a mission to China, saved the life of a Mandarin and was given the recipe for this flavoured tea as a token of thanks, and as a gift to the then British Prime Minister, Earl Grey (1830-1834). Another legend says it was the Earl himself who saved the Mandarin and was given the recipe.
The name and stories may just have been a clever marketing ploy by whoever created this scented mixture.
Certainly, Earl Grey tea is very popular today. The amount of bergamot varies, and this makes an important difference to how good the tea will be.
Orange Walnut Biscotti
These biscotti were packed with walnuts and full of orange flavour. Double baked to dry and crunchy. If you are looking for a butterless biscotti, this is your choice.
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