Twelfth Tea of Christmas

From The Twelve Teas of Christmas - A Celebration of Stillness

Come for tea, just you and me, and the stillness of the season.

Make this tea restful and simple.  Invite a couple of people and take time to sip tea and nibble on treats and some real heart-to-heart talk. Make time to just sit with friends.  Use this time to foster an atmosphere of caring and sharing.  Quiet conversation and a time of praying are wonderful.

Did you know that tea can be used for beauty treatments?  Add a handful of rose petals to a pot of black tea. Let the roses and tea steep for about 15 minutes, then strain the tea and store the liquid in the refrigerator.  Splash rose-scented tea on your face for an instant pick-me-up.

Eggnog Holiday Bread- 3 cups flour, sifted
                                       3/4 cup sugar
                                       1 tablespoon baking powder
                                       1 tsp salt
                                       1/2 tsp nutmeg
                                       1 1/2 cups dairy eggnog
                                       1 egg, beaten
                                       1/4 cup butter, melted
                                       3/4 cup pecans, chopped
                                       3/4 cup candied fruit
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.  In separate bowl, mix eggnog, egg, and butter.  Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring well.  Add pecans and fruit.  Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes.  Cool.

Enjoy this recipe with a couple of friends over a cup of tea