Review: Crocheting The Woobles – Amigurumi Kits for Beginners
We try out the popular crochet for beginners kits, The Woobles, to see how fast we can make an amigurumi dinosaur
Afternoon Tea at Sheetz Gas Station in Sterling, Virginia
We challenged ourselves to put together a delicious afternoon tea at Sheetz Gas Station in Pablo’s new RV.
Coffee Shop Review: Tatte Bakery and Cafe in Reston, Virginia
We visited Tatte Bakery and Cafe in Reston, Virginia for brunch, coffee, and some sweet baked goods.
Recap: Mystery Tea Party by Elden Street Tea at the Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia
Dani and Barb drank tea and solved a murder at a cozy mystery tea party event hosted by Elden Street Tea at the Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia.
Coffee Shop review: Xak’s day out at Caffe Amouri in Vienna, Virginia
Xak embarks on a solo adventure for coffee, scones, and croissants at Caffe Amouri in Vienna, VA
Coffee Shop Review: Bilstad’s Beignets in Ashburn, Virginia
We visited Bilstad’s Beignets in Ashburn, Virginia for a breakfast of coffee, beignets, and a flight of chocolate, apple butter, and caramel dippers.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at The Tea Cart in Winchester, Virginia
We visited Winchester, Virginia for a five course English afternoon tea experience with our friend Elaine at The Tea Cart at Old Water Street Inn.
How my Parents Learned to Afternoon Tea
Ma and Pa experience their first afternoon tea under the tutelage of Xak and Dani
Making Mary Berry’s Viennese Whirls
Xak’s Sabbatical Baking continues with Viennese Whirls: a buttery sandwich cookie featuring raspberry jam and vanilla buttercream.
Delicious December: A Month of Festive Desserts and Delicacies
We spent all of December baking delicious treats including gingerbread houses, pavlovas, biscotti, cracker candy, tiramisu, sugar cookies, and caramel candy.