Have you met Vickie and JoAnn of the Gooseberry Patch Country Friends Collection? I discovered them when a friend gave me the Country Friends Tea Time Primer, book #4.
There are 20 recipes in this sweet booklet along with teatime quotes~
And while I browse through the recipes I sip a hearty Assam from our household china selected after we were married~
I had a difficult time finding anything I liked before the wedding, so just bided my time. Then when I saw this pattern it was love at first sight!
Isn't it beautiful? I love the two-tone roses and variety of berries on the cup and saucer. I also like the pretty green garden lattice border~
There are 3 fruit clusters on the saucer~
Gooseberries are usually green but can be found in shades of deep red. They have been cultivated since Roman times and are used in pies, jams and wines~
The open handle fits nicely in the hand~ I like being able to loop my finger through it.
This mornings chilly beginnings cause me to steep up a hearty Assam to accompany my breakfast. This tea stands up to a bit of milk and turbinado sugar~
Often called the world's greenhouse, Assam borders with China, Burma and Bangladesh. Tea bushes grow along both sides of the 120 mile long Brahmaputra Valley, experiencing both heavy rainfall and extreme humidity before plucking. It is the greenhouse humidity that provides the unique flavours of Assam blends.
Plucked mainly between March and September, Assam teas are recognisable for strong, malty tastes, well balanced flavours, beautiful aromas and rich liquors.
Would you like to see the backside of my teacup? It is different from the front~
See the tiny blueberries at the rim?
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Hello Shawn,
ReplyDeleteI just love your charming teacup! The lattice work, roses, and fruit make it a sweet set. I would love to see it all set up on a table. Your Tea Time book looks like it gives you all kinds of ideas for a wonderful tea time. Thanks for sharing with us and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Blessings,
Sandi
What an exquisite wedding china pattern. The cup set is just stunning!..Christine
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I wish I had your coloring skills!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of the Gooseberry patch cookbooks and blog of course but had no idea of the book for tea time! How wonderful, I will have to add this to my wish list! Thank you so much for sharing this find and for showing off your lovely cup. Enjoy your tea! xx
ReplyDeleteOH I love your post! The book and artwork in it is wonderful, and your tea cup is beautiful. What a lovely cheery set you have!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Terri
Gooseberry Patch is so much fun! They have fun things. I love your Royal Doulton set! Thanks for visiting and Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
R
always a pleasure to visit....I miss you too!
ReplyDeleteHi: What an amazing tea cup! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week! Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHello Shawn,
ReplyDeleteyour wedding china ist just beautiful. I love the bright white with the nicely made flowers and fruits. I know Gooseberries in red, yellow or green. Some people say, they smell like roses in the same colors. Red gooseberries like red roses and yellow ones like tea roses. I guess, the third berry cluster is a round variety of rose hips. Anyway, the china pattern is really lovely. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Best greetings, Johanna
I enjoy every tea cup you show....beautiful photos, Shawn :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shawn... I love gooseberries... I shall look for these cute little recipe books( Thanks) ... You're Wedding China is so vibrant and very romantic looking. Certainly a lovely set to bring out for you Thanksgiving Celebration... ENJOY ...Hugs
ReplyDeleteThe third cluster of berries is Rose Hips. Really enjoyed this post and seeing your beautiful china!!
ReplyDeleteSweet, Shawm! I used to get their catalog and drool over all the delightful primitives and country decor goodies. I loved how they designed the catalog to be conversational in the item descriptions, and all the detail drawings of the times rather than actual photographs - wonderful! Sweet cup you have here - but, blackberries and me do not agree anymore!
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy
A lovely tea time post! I fell in love with Gooseberry Patch many years ago, it is sweet to see that they still attract new admirers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming post, PIC!!! Love your sweet cup and the menu planning.....and the smoked salmon sandwiches are making my mouth water!!!! BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful teacup! I have not seen the Gooseberry Tea book before... but don't you just love all the cute little illustrations?
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