Yeah! It's give-away Teas-day!

Happy Teas-day! We have a winner! Lynne, you won! The correct answer was: Watch the hostess and do as she does. Now I have to tell you, if I were at a really good friend's house, I would just tell her. But, we were talking about proper etiquette in a formal setting. Thanks for playing everyone! Lynne, send me your address and I will send your tea right out to you. You are getting my favorite, French Creme Brulee!

Here's next weeks trivia question:

Which loose tea has the most antioxidants?

a.black

b.green

c.white

No googling! Just guess for fun!

Now, here's that vanilla scone recipe I promised last post. It is delicious and even my boys enjoyed helping make these. O.k, we didn't get them perfect looking-but they were good!

Vanilla scones-makes 12 scones

2 cups self-rising flour

1/3 cup sugar

6 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/3 cup buttermilk*

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 large egg

1 tbsp. vanilla extract

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

1 egg white, lightly beaten

2 tbsp. vanilla flavored sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 400. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, cream, egg, vanilla, and vanilla bean seeds. Add to flour mixture, and stir until dough is just combined; dough will be sticky.

4. Divide dough into two balls. On lightly floured surface, roll half of dough into a 6 x 1/2 inch circle; cut into 6 wedges. Repeat process for remaining dough.

5. Brush scones with egg white and sprinkle with vanilla-flavored sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets; bake 9-11 minutes, or until lightly browned. yumm!

*we substituted sour cream.

Have a blessed day!

Lori

111 John 2