a very daring selection in the face of 40 tea choices and probably reveals something deep and irreversible about my personality. But that’ s what I was in the mood for.
“ Above all, to thine own self be true,” as the Bard observed.
But the ensuing cup of tea was a revelation, one of those,“ oh yeah, that’ s what it’ s supposed to taste like,” moments.
Then came the quiche, warm and gooey with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, a thick layer of spinach, and just a hint of fennel, which really set it off nicely. Really good. The soup was likewise tasty and satisfying. Taking tea is a genteel proposition. When you sit down to tea with someone, there is an implicit understanding that it will be pleasant encounter, a polite, not-threatening, non-confrontational interlude. My orange / cranberry scone was slightly warmed and served with a little thimble of clotted cream. It was, I must admit, simply delicious and deeply satisfying. The taking of tea requires an undefined and situational amount of time. It should not be done on rigid schedule, but according to the whim of the aware moment. It gives one time to reflect. Perhaps we could all use a soothing, relaxing moment of the day set aside to simply pause briefly and reflect on the beauty and importance of the simple things in life.
Sweetea’ s is open 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday through Friday, until 8 p. m. on Saturday, and 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Sunday. •
porcelain and stoneware pottery by Larry Spears fine art photography by Kyle Spears
handcrafted jewelry • handpainted silk scarves Next to the Nashville House, Downtown Nashville www. spearspottery. com • 812.988.1286
HOMESTEAD
Weaving Studio
Quality Handwovens by Chris Gustin
Southeastern Brown County 6285 Hamilton Creek Road
Open 11 to 5 most days
Visit us on the Back Roads Studio Tour www. homesteadweaver. com • 812-988-8622
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March / April 2014 • Our Brown County 29