Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Whole Wheat and Berry Bread Pudding along with dining etiquette

WHOLE WHEAT AND BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Tastes best with all organic ingredients!

Ingredients

Butter, room temperature

4 eggs

3/4 cup whole milk

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon zest

4 large slices whole wheat bread

4 cups of mixed berries

(blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)

currants

walnuts

coconut

rolled oats

Directions

Butter 8 small ramekins

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Let settle until air bubbles on the surface are gone.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Tear bread into medium-size pieces using your hands.

Add to custard mixture and toss to combine.

Equally divide the berries among the ramekins.

Sprinkle currants and walnuts over berries.

Top with the bread mixture gently pressing down so they are packed evenly.

Sprinkle rolled oats and coconut over bread mixture.

Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar.

(This is the only sugar in the recipe)

Dining Etiquette for Bread Pudding

Family Place Setting

Follow this family place setting as your guide,
set your table with a service plate, napkin & spoon.
Place ramekin on service plate.

Dining instructions: Scoop the pudding with the teaspoon from side to side moving from the right to the left side.

The rest position for the spoon is in the ramekin and finished position for the spoon is on the plate.

Enjoy!

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NEW REVISED EDITION - The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea

The Polite School of Étiquette presents Volume V, The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea Revised Edition, featuring Social Graces, Étiquette History, Introduction Methods, Entertaining Guidelines, Correspondence Protocol, History of Tableware, Dining out Manners, American and Continental Style Dining, Appropriate Dress Attire, Personal Care and Home Management, History of Tea, Types of Tea, Tea Pairings and Tastings, Afternoon Tea in England, Tea Food Dining Instructions, and Formalities for Preparing a “Proper” Afternoon Tea. This revised edition is an updated compilation of Volume I, Volume II, and Volume IV with additional étiquette information and home management guidelines. The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea Revised Edition offers practical knowledge in basic social skills for all occasions and settings and includes useful information and advice to enhance one’s lifestyle in the social and business world. It takes the reader through a brief history of étiquette, offers introduction methods and conversation techniques, provides guidelines for entertaining, presents illustrations for formal, informal, and family style table settings, and explains the difference between Continental and American Style dining. It also provides instructions on the proper way to consume soups, beverages, tea, coffee, and various difficult foods. With beautiful photographs, exquisite china, gleaming silver, and stunning floral bouquets, The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea Revised Edition delights the senses with elegant and picturesque table settings, antique teacups, and beautiful linens. Together these elements form the foundation for an elegant table setting. In the chapters dedicated to Afternoon Tea, detailed information is provided on the history of tea, styles of tea, types of tea, tea pairings with fruits and savouries, and tea tasting characteristics. Instructions are provided on making the perfect pot of tea for this charming custom that was once the hallmark of high society. Detailed guidelines are presented on how to set a proper tea table and how to set up a tea style buffet along with instructions on dining with savouries, scones, and petits fours. This newest volume illustrates various methods for conducting oneself gracefully in his or her professional life keeping in mind the importance of first impressions. The chapter on virtues contains important information on self-discipline, friendship, courage, and other aspects for living a good life. As a bonus, The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea Revised Edition journeys through chapters on the history, usage, and care of all tableware which includes flatware, dinnerware, stemware, and crystal. Credit is given to Richard Osterberg’s book, Sterling Silver Flatware (Published in 1994 by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.) for much of this information. Mr. Osterberg’s passionate interest in antiques and silver began during his Vermont childhood. He was introduced to a goldsmith and silversmith from Scotland and over time developed an interest in English, Scottish, and American silver that resulted in several publications. Credit is also given to William Hanson, executive director and owner of The English Manner based in London. Mr. Hanson is widely regarded as the most trusted authority on étiquette and civility. His life’s work continues to be the training of royalty, government officials, diplomats, and VIPs who wish to integrate good manners into the global forum. Mr. Hanson’s expert advice is priceless. Whether one is a homemaker, business professional, or student, The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea Revised Edition will empower every reader with confidence as he or she learns life-changing essential manners and practical skills while exploring the world of étiquette. It will serve as one’s treasury of gracious living and offer inspiration for curating welcoming interiors and entertaining for every occasion.

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Volume III, EMMA The Étiquette Cat: Meet Emma, is beautifully written and illustrated. This children’s book is about Emma Elizabeth, an adorable Ragdoll feline. She is about two years old and is the sweetest kitty cat. Mischievous and loving with an abundance of curiosity, Emma fancies herself as a well-behaved kitty and her daily quest is to please her mum. She loves to play and sometimes gets into a bit of trouble, but her mum is very forgiving and gently corrects her. Children will instantly fall in love with Emma as they try to emulate her good manners. They will also enjoy her appetite for treats and her delightful personality. Gaylen Whiteman, an extremely talented artist who lives on picturesque Whidbey Island, beautifully illustrates Emma’s bright blue eyes and her gorgeous furry coat. Gaylen, who signs by her first name, captures Emma’s curious personality as she is featured near mum’s tea table, antique tub, and other interesting areas of her home. The book also includes a fabulous healthy English Scone Recipe, a Mock Devonshire Cream Recipe, and a Blackberry Fruit Spread Recipe for parents to make with their children along with a short explanation of the word “etiquette,” a child’s place setting illustration, and a family-style place setting illustration.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Whole Wheat and Berry Bread Pudding along with dining etiquette

NORTHWEST TEA FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 3 & 4

Come visit us
- October 3rd & 4th 2015 -
Be a part of our celebration of the exciting world of tea.

Welcome

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Whole Wheat and Berry Bread Pudding along with dining etiquette

NORTHWEST TEA FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 3 & 4

Come visit us- October 3rd & 4th 2015 -Be a part of our celebration of the exciting world of tea.

Come visit us
- October 3rd & 4th 2015 -
Be a part of our celebration of the exciting world of tea.