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It has been drama on the high seas this week with
the birth of ten little ducklings on our neighbours'
boat.
Gill and Rolf called us early on Monday morning to let
us know that there had been little peeps coming from
the duck box
since 6am. We sat with our tea and toast on the deck
and waited as the mother duck called them out. First
one, then eventually 10 emerged. After an eight foot
leap of faith into the river Thames there were nine
left.
All day we could hear them squeaking as they
swam about learning to feed. That night we had
terrible weather and only one little duckling made it
through the
night.
The following day along came a big black crow
and then there were none.
It was a great reminder of how fragile life can
be. Fingers crossed the family of 13 born
yesterday have better luck.
On a lighter note Andrew writes Diary of a Flâneur this
month.
While
celebrating his recent birthday in Paris he spent many
days browsing the pâtisserie counters for the perfect
birthday cake. We're not too sure how many cakes he
sampled in his quest but we did notice that he returned
with a couple of new pairs of trousers.
| Never mind the politics. Look at the cakes. |
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As nations evolve, the most accurate barometer of their
social and economic attitudes is what they bake.
Bread and cakes epitomise cultures and countries.
Unleavened loaves satiated the hunger of Pilgrims in the
book of Exodus and thus maintain the Jewish Sabbath,
toast remains a hallmark of Britain's waste-not-want-not
culture, friendship cakes symbolise America's native
social unity and the baguette's survival reveals that the
average Frenchmen still has sufficient spare time to buy
one twice a day.
Over millennia, national diets diversify and fuse. But
even as delis and sushi bars open from Bristol to
Burnley, billions of large whites become sandwiches and
toast.
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for someone to discover.
This random act of kindness will make someone's day
and help to encourage the spirit of hope and discovery.
Carol Angel
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"Just wanted to say how great your tea is. Came
across
it in the Hayward
Gallery shop in London. Lovely tea, lovely packaging.
Well done"
Delphine
We are looking forward to
sharing our new blends with all our TRADE customers
at the
Pulse show on 23-26 May at
Olympia, LONDON. If you havent already registered
you can do so online, saving yourself Ł10 on the entry
price. We look forward to seeing you at Stand 2-D24
for afternoon Tea and Philosophy.
register for Pulse... »
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Phil, our subeditor/master tea taster
moved into a big
bright shiney new flat this week and we wanted to
bake something special to celebrate.
Little frosty lemon cakes seemed like a perfect idea.
They are full of zest, spring and new beginnings.
Happy days Phil, here's to a joyful new chapter.
Little frosty lemon cakes...
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