http://www.teapartydiva.com Tea Party Lifestyle & Traditions Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:28:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Those who love the ritual of tea, and taking tea with friends, will identify with the owner of this poem's battered old teapot, and her reluctance to part with it. To a Teapot was written over a century ago, but the sentiments are still as true for tealovers today. Tea, ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/to-a-teapot-century-old-poem/ This painting, Cup of Tea - by Impressionist artist, Mary Cassatt, is part of our Tea in Art series. It is also known as Portrait of Lydia. Lydia was the artist's sister. Enlarged View The enlarged view better shows the nuances of colouring, light, shade and toning that Cassatt has used ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/cup-of-tea-painting-enlarged-view-techniques/ About the Artist Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an American Impressionist painter. As there were few opportunities in America to further her studies, she went to Europe and settled in Paris, where she joined the Impressionist movement. Her compatriots in the Impressionist movement were the likes of Degas and Renoir. Mary Cassatt lived ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/cup-of-tea-painting-mary-cassatt/ Tea can be used as more than a beverage. If you have any household hints to share about using tea or coffee at home, we'd love to hear ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/tea-household-hints/ Herbal teas are also known as herb teas, infusions or tisanes. They are simply herbs, flowers, roots or spices infused in boiling water. You can also buy fruit ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/herbal-teas-an-introduction/ Tropical Drink Buy From Art.com ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/pineapple-fruit-punch-recipe-tea-as-an-ingredient/ 10 Reasons you need a tea infuser and ways of using it. I have to confess I originally bought my tea infuser because I liked the look of it. Someone had recommended I try one. I am really surprised how much I use it. Here's the low down. 10 things I've discovered ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/using-a-tea-infuser-recipe/ Love Checks Buy From Art.com This tongue in cheek happy marriage recipe is over 25 years old, and was found in an old community recipe book. It still has a touch of truth, and applies equally to husbands and wives. Remember it's just for fun. It's not meant to be taken too ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/tenderising-husbands-recipe/ This happy marriage recipe lends itself to variations. Quantities and ingredients can be added and altered to suit. ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/happy-marriage-recipe/ Olive Oil Buy From Art.com ... http://www.teapartydiva.com/tea-herb-marinade-recipe/