Probably is same. Its Pakistani, a speciality that is made into an instant tea for the marketQuote:
Originally Posted by goraman
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Probably is same. Its Pakistani, a speciality that is made into an instant tea for the marketQuote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Nosheen got her Birthday present early a new tea set, it is compete with dessert plates for 4 but she is ordering 2 more for 6 with matching tea spoons and a dessert tray.
She is so happy, she always wanted a tea set. The pattern has been around since 1962 so replacement pieces should be easy to find if it ever goes out of print.
I just need to order her a nice tea cozy for a 6 cup pot. (Old Country Roses) Most common pattern on the planet. She likes it so much she just told me she ordered mugs and a full dinner set for 8.
Lovely tea set. Great shapes and coloursQuote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Got this Suzie Cooper Cup n saucer out for use. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...acf1600fb0.jpg
Picked up this caddy for my collection. Was a bit manky when it came but the plate cleaned up nicely.
Quite nice pics in it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d5ef5b11a4.jpg
Nice.... Del would approve of the pinks in both!:eyebrows:
Marco.
What dose this hold Grant?Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
It is very nice.
It's a tea caddy for either loose leaf or bags. Picked it up at a nice price and cleaned it. It's just tinplate but still..Quote:
Originally Posted by goraman
A cup of char this morning.
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Del's asking where you got it from, mate. She WANTS one!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
Marco.
not seen another tbh. i got it on the bay.
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Del's asking where you got it from, mate. She WANTS one!
Lol - no worries... I'll need to try and find her something similar.
Marco.
try etsy.. they usually have a lot of nice onesQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Cheers, mate. Good shout... She'll keep going on at me until I get one otherwise, lol!
Marco.
i picked up a couple of porcelain type ginger jars there.. can be used for tea too tho. that one was a hunters theme tin.
i might gift it to her tho..:ner: if i can be talked round :D
Lol... I'll mention to her how you might be 'talked round', and let her mull it over:eyebrows:
Marco.
A new ginger jar to add to my collection of them..
This is near perfect and is decorated with flowers and catkins.
Made by Sadler
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My Pakistani tea with some nice ginger root added as a infusion.
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Standard issue tea with milk for me. The occasional stove-top espresso coffee. Fruit tea if i'm somewhere with poor options for either.
How does everyone attempt to ensure that cups of tea proffered are as likely as possible to be able to honestly receive a "very nice, thank you"? It's all in the description of one's preference I suppose.
When asked:
Q: How do you take it?
I have standardised on:
A: Strong, hardly any milk
Usually requires a:
Q: No sugar?
A: No thanks
But I think this is more reliable than risking diluting the main not dishwater message.
Worth a purchase, apparently so good I have bought it twice:
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A nice little Chinese ginger jar.
A treat.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d51288f948.jpg
Yeah, I like that too, mate. We have a rather nice Chinese teapot and cups, which we use when having Jasmine tea (do you like that?) with some Chinese food:)
We've got all sorts of little bowls, plates, spoons and mugs to match.
Marco.
yes i like jasmine. ive a couple of small teapots, including a cast one, but being just me im inclined to brew it in the cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Nosheen got to use her new tea set today, we had to use a cheese knife as I think we lost the little one for butter.
All in all it was nice, this isn't done much here in the U.S. but in Pakistan tea is a real thing and Nosheen really misses it.
We are building a nice dinner set same make and pattern. The tea served was Yorkshire Gold.
Marco,
Tea has not replaced coffee for me but we have come a long way from boiling tea bags in a pot!
If you see something wrong feel free to comment.
All looks very good. I love the pot cover.
Strong liquorice Pakistani tea.. Lovely stuff.
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Originally Posted by goraman
Really nice tea set (I love the tea cosy). But, what is the butter for, have you got some scones out of shot?
Look to the right in the plate and you will see them. Cranberry and blueberry scones.Quote:
Originally Posted by guy
My Pakistan tea with added infused ginger root this time.
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Aaah right - I thought that they were some sort of Danish pastry, on my laptop screen it looks like they have icing on top :)Quote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Of course there is a drizzle of icing on top, in California nothing is left understated . I was lucky to find something with out edible rainbow sparkles.Quote:
Originally Posted by guy
:eek: sacrilege :)Quote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Just read up a bit on internet and it looks like it is usual for American scones to have icing or a dusting of icing sugar on top - apparently they are more like rock buns in texture.
Bit of a shock for me - apologies if I appear rude :)
I don't live in America , I live in Kalifornia.
And rudeness is as the heart of our culture, I still have not gotten the live to be offended thing down, so it's all good.
I will keep my eye out for proper scones. Yesterday I saw some dipped in a hard chocolate shell with mini M&Ms on top.
They are real easy to make Jeff. Tastier too.Quote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Scottish scones.
ingredients
250g/2 cups self-raising flour or plain flour and bicarb soda etc
50g/¼ cup butter
2 tbsp caster sugar
125ml/½ cup plain yoghurt or buttermilk
65ml/¼ cup milk
pinch of salt
instructions
Heat the oven to 220c/200c fan/gas mark 7.
Sieve the flour into a large bowl, add the cold butter and gently rub them together with your finger tips.
Gently mix in the salt and sugar.
Whisk the yoghurt and milk together in a jug and then pour the liquid into the dry mix and cut into the mixture with a knife until it starts to come together.
Finish bringing the dough together with your hands (don't over do it), then roll out to 3-4 cm thick on a floured surface.
Cut into circles with a cookie cutter (dont twist it) and place on a baking sheet.
Brush with milk and bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and starting to turn golden.
Remove from the oven and cool on a rack.
Serve with butter and jam while still warm.
Enjoy!
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You can also add any of, dried fruit, cherries and almond flakes if you desire
Thank you Grant,
I don't go near the oven , well not unless I'm doing a Turkey but baking is Nosheens thing.
Burn, burn bright ya heretic! Sultanas and raisins perhaps, but cherries and almonds a bit dubious :eek: Apparently Oliver Cromwell banned mince pies. Merry Christmas, btw... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
:cool: I like cheese thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by kirstysdad
:eek: Now you are taking the pissQuote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Starbucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by guy
Who?Quote:
Originally Posted by goraman
Grant has the right idea about scones. Just don't get mixed up with drop scones, which are more like small pancakes. They are also quite easy to make, and seem also to be associated with Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by goraman
https://www.196flavors.com/scotland-drop-scone/
My mum made great drop scones on her old griddle. Yeah a scott ish pancake.
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Great hot off the griddle with butter on. Used to take an age for her to out make my appetite
Yes, we have all heard of the dangers of getting mixed up with drop scones, so many young lives destroyed...Quote:
Originally Posted by dave2010
A gateway drug for sure.
Thanks Grant !!! Will give those a go after watching a programme with Nigel Slater eating 'drop scones' in Sherwood forest!!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Your recipe sounds great :eek:
Hope you are keeping ok mate !!!:eyebrows:
That's for Scottish scones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddball
Drop scones are a little different. More a pancake
Johar Joshanda and added ginger tea.
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Homemade Masala Chai in my Le Creuset mug. With added whipped milk.
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damn good:eyebrows:
Don't you have a smaller hob ring to heat it up on, just looking at the picture gave me the heebie jeebies, yet alone seeing it in real life [emoji38]Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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