would you like some tea with your honey?

My best friend Charles and I love our tea.  I have lots of wonderful memories sipping tea with him, whether we just lounged around the kitchen with a cup of rosemint or chatted for hours over a pot of Earl Grey at Butterfly Herbs in Missoula, Montana.  Last spring he took me on a lovely afternoon tea date at Bergdorf Goodman.  We noshed on crumpets with raspberry preserves and cucumber sandwiches in the spa like tea room, melting into pure bliss.  On this pleasant afternoon I discovered Marriage Frères, a truly decadent tea company.  I ended up buying a few boxes of Casablanca - a blend of green, Moroccan mint and bergamot flavored teas- for myself and for gifts.  If you really want to spoil someone, take them to Bergdorf's (and be sure to make reservations in advance), or bring the tea room to them with a cup of Casablanca at home.

http://www.mariagefreres.com/boutique/UK/welcome.html 
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/info/restaurantContent.jhtml?rest=100001&displayId=1100001

If you like to sweeten your tea with honey, I highly recommend Bee Raw 100% Raw Real Varietal Honey.  You can find this brand at most grocery stores and it comes in many varietals-- my favorites are Colorado (with a creamy cinnamon flavor) and California (orange blossom infused).  I also like to drizzle it over fruit plates.  Simply delicious!   

 
 http://beeraw.com/raw-honey-collection.html (12 to 14- per jar)

paris in new york

Recent Golden Globe winning film "The Artist" staring French actor Jean Dujardin left me speechless.... pun intended.  This black and white silent film set in 1920s Hollywood exceeded its reputation and left my spirits tap dancing all the way home.  It's a must-see no matter where you are, but if you happen to be in New York then you should view it at the Paris Theater just below Central Park.  My friend Serdar, and Carrie Bradsaw, frequent this fantastic theater.  Movie watching has never been so chic.   

 http://www.theparistheatre.com/