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Dear Tea Friend,
“School days, school days, good ole golden rule
days....” September has traditionally been the month for back to
school; although, many schools are now going back as early as August
and others are on year long schedules. Regardless of which plan is
used, school, in one way or another, is a part of many of our lives.
All tea lovers know that tea fits every occasion, so host a “Back to
School” tea party for teachers, students, moms of children in
school, bus drivers, teacher’s aids, or administrative personnel. In
short, anybody that has anything to do with school. A tea party can
be a great way to encourage students or show appreciation to those
whose work keeps the school year ticking.
For the home schooling community, an association tea is a great
way to get to know each other. Alternatively, someone could take the
lead and organize a tea for the board members of the association. My
favorite idea is for Dad and the children to either take Mom out to
her favorite local tearoom or give her a gift certificate that she
can use when she needs a little personal time.
Apples are the food most associated with school. This month’s
easy recipe for Apple Roulage will make a great addition to any
school themed tea. Since we also instantly associate apples with
autumn, I hope it will become one of your favorites and you will
find frequent opportunities to prepare it for your guest this fall.
Wishing you a pleasant teatime,
Donna Siemen
RECIPE
 To fit today’s busy lifestyle, I have adapted my favorite authentic
Swiss recipe for Apple Roulage by using a cake mix instead of the
“from scratch” cake. The filling was already so simple, just whipped
cream and apples.
Busy Day Apple Roulage
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup of water
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 6 apples
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 lemon
Prepare 1 large jelly roll pan or two small ones by spraying
with cooking spray. Cover with waxed paper and then spray waxed
paper with cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium high. Turn mixer on low
and gradually add water, then cake mix. Beat about 2 minutes on
medium. Bake for about 12- 15 minutes for small pan, 20 minutes for
large pan, or until center of cake springs back when touched.
When cake is done, turn out immediately onto a towel that has
been sprinkled with powdered sugar. Peel off waxed paper. Roll cake
along with the towel from short side to short side. Let cool.
Whip cream. Peal and grate apples and fold into cream. Also
fold in sugar and juice from lemon.
When cake has cooled, unroll and spread filling on top.
(Divide filling equally if making two cakes) Re- roll cake without
towel. Place seam side down on a cake plate and sprinkle with
powdered sugar.
Tea Tip
Cooler weather is on its way. It’s time for tea. In an effort
to make it as convenient as possible to purchase Carolina Parakeet
Tea, we have been very busy adding to our list of Feathered
Friends. Take a look! Maybe one of these select retailers
is near you.
Etiquette Reminder
We all lead very busy lives. Make a point to be punctual to
all your meetings and appointments. If you are legitimately detained
and cannot be punctual, be sure to phone and give an estimated time
of arrival. In keeping with our school theme, remember, our children
learn best by watching what we do. Teach your children the
importance of being punctual. Get them to school on time and always
be on time picking them up from school or activities.
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