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Time for a Change! We’re Closing!
After 15 years of happy tending, the time has come for me to close Island Tea Company. This was a decision I’ve struggled with for months, but it is time. I am going to take a little break, tend to my family, and pursue a few cherished dreams which have been waiting in the wings. …
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Scone Tutorial 3 – Dori’s recipe
Dori’s Favorite Scone Recipe 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar, plus a little extra for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cubes very cold butter (3/8 pound or 12 tablespoons) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup half & half 1 teaspoon vanilla (or extract of your…
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Scone Tutorial 2 – Tips and Techniques
Every baker has their secrets….well, no….that is not necessarily true, but we do have techniques developed and learned which we rely on without even thinking. We know what dough or pastry should look like, and how it should feel, smell and taste, and sometimes even how it should sound. Since you can’t just pop into…