Bergamo Fog Tea

“Fog tea” is a wonderful hot drink invented combining hot earl grey tea served with frothed foamed milk and a shot of vanilla syrup. Mine is “Italian-style” so don’t forget some biscotti for dunking!

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Lisa’s Secret Fresh Pumpkin Pie

My eldest son Spencer’s favorite birthday dessert is pumpkin pie of which, I confess, am not a fan. But as a devoted young mother I did not disappoint. I have now been told by a multitude of pumpkin pie lovers—that THIS is the BEST pumpkin pie ever!!

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Burleigh Factory Tour Autumn 2019

When I hold a Burleigh dinner plate, something strange happens to me…

The smooth glazed clay perfectly weighted in my hand, the sensual curve of the dip in the well, this sensation transports me to another time and place. It is as if I can feel the hands of those who have taken the care to craft this single dinner plate. I feel the emotion. The vision. The artistry. I feel the human touch. The precision of those who know by feel and sense—almost instinct—when something is right and ready.

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My Caramela Apple Pie

The aroma of my Caramela tea has always evoked thoughts of a juicy caramel apple pie hot from the oven. Recently when asked to bake a pie for a friend’s birthday, I had my chance to marry the two! The result was a depth of flavor unparalleled and—I was told—made this the best apple pie her party had ever tasted!

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