Belmont Stakes Tea at Lincway

I was so thrilled to do a Belmont Stakes Tea at Lincway in Dalton.

This was a class for tea tastings, making fascinators, tea treats, and watching a Belmont Stakes Race.

I made tickets with AI for everyone.  They could keep one as a souvenir and one was used to pick their horse.  We would watch an old Belmont Stakes and everyone would pick a horse, a winner would get a prize.

I made four iced teas.

I made a wonderful, Mint Julep.  This might have been everyone's favorite.

I did an iced Earl Grey.  I also then offered a vanilla or lavender cold foam on the top is they wanted.

I did a Lemon Plume black tea.  Then I also had a lemon honey they could add as a sweetner.

Lastly I had my Butterfly Pea Tea, aka, Purple Palmer.

I also did a cold foam option if anyone wanted.

There was a fascinator station.  Everyone could create their own fascinator.  This was so much fun!!!  They all did so good at this.

Lincway provided the food and I have to say this was my favorite food they have made for one of my teas thus far...

They had sweet and savory.

They also provided a fruit cup.

I had carnations on the table, since the Belmont race's flower is the white carnation.

One of my favorite things about this day was that I was surprised by multiple people who showed up!

My three high school besties showed up with their moms and then they invited MY mom!  Also one of their daughters and another ones coworker came.

I was shocked!!!

They also then gave fake names so I would not see that they were coming.  They each had a golden girl name, what a hoot.  I was blown away!

Then my work friend surprised me and brought her mom!

Check out these fascinators!!!  I loved this class.

We then watched the Belmont Stakes race from 2024...they did not know a head of time which race I would select.  And while they were working on their hats and eating, I had the horses and jockey's playing on the TV, so they could see which one they would select.

Also while they ate I had a Utube video playing with a how to video on making fascinators to help spark ideas.

My mom and I.

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

Maison Skalli in Columbus for Moroccan Tea

 

A summer day off....yes, we traveled an hour and 45 minutes to try out a new place!  We did not regret it either.

Wednesday mid morning is a nice time to travel in Columbus.  The traffic was not bad at all.

662 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

+19173026562

https://www.instagram.com/maisonskalli/?hl=en

This location had just opened up.  They have another location in Dublin Ohio.

The decor is so nice and inviting.

Dubai Crunchy Cup- an amazing dessert!

I love Kunafa!  this so reminds me of being in Erbil.  These kinds of desserts that had Kunafa and pistachios were all over!!  

I tried to make this last all day, but I couldn't, I finished before we got back home, lol.

The Maison Skalli Skillet

This was so good!

Homemade Moroccan bread was really delicious.  I used it to clean out the skillet.  They also will give you more olive oil if you ask for it.  

        Our skillet came with our own pot of tea.  The owner poured the first round of Moroccan tea for us.

I came for the food, but I REALLY came for some good Moroccan tea.  This was really good too.

Can you see the cloth that he is holding the teapot handle?  at the top of the cloth someone had made it look like a person.  There was a red hat on it and face, it was super cute!

    

      We clearly enjoyed the meal!!!  I ate everything and drank the entire pot of tea.

I highly recommend this place!!

Everyone was so helpful and friendly.  The food and the tea was delicious.  The cafe was clean and I just loved it!!

The menu....

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

Earl Grey Matcha

 Earl Grey Matcha 

From the website, "Experience a new way to enjoy a timeless favorite. Our Earl Grey Matcha is crafted from premium black tea leaves, stone-ground into a fine powder in the traditional matcha style. Bright bergamot notes meet smooth malt undertones for a creamy, full-bodied cup that’s both invigorating and comforting. Perfect for quick London Fogs, lattes, or a modern twist on your daily tea ritual.

Luxury Ingredients: Black tea, Natural flavors
Origin: Sri Lanka • Kenya • India
Antioxidant Level: High"

https://culinaryteas.com/products/earl-grey-matcha?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=19973704057&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21496762966&gbraid=0AAAAADSTMAAZUGSZdNFaqGQrgYmkz9f1Z&gclid=CjwKCAjw6rfSBhAqEiwA_yocprapwzoKueJrWJ1KvEjf0leejkXRCPrCv828YytM3nO4ALU2FQELKxoCh5cQAvD_BwE

To make an 8 oz cup:
½ t scoop Earl Grey Matcha
 7 ½ oz Oat Milk
Ice
Hot water- enough to dissolve the tea

     I got 1oz of tea and I should be able to make about 10-12, 8oz cups of matcha.

 

                 

                                

Place the scoop of tea with some hot water.  Froth and dissolve.  Pour oat milk in the cup and froth.

Add ice to the cup.

Drink and enjoy!

I enjoyed trying this.  I love new tea things. This tea was very strong for me.  I need to do some playing with the measurements and milk ratio's.   The flavor of Earl Grey was there though.

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

Making teacup cards from egg cartons

For Mothers Day I made my mom a teacup card from an egg carton!

Out of one egg carton I got 9 cards.  If I cut it better I may have gotten 12 "cups" out of it.

I only needed half of the cup. I wanted to glue it on the card and then be able to put a piece of chocolate inside.

I made the handle out of the top of the egg carton.  I just need a small piece that I could bend and glue on to the cup.

I had this green doily looking paper, so I decided to go with green tea cups.

I just used a green paint for the cup and then put a gold rim on the top.

The green notepad paper was circular, so I just cut it in half and glued it on the card.

After I glued it, I decided to add hearts to some cups and dots to other cups.

These were a pretty simple afternoon craft.

But note, these are not cards that can go through the mail.

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,