Tea at Stratford

There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea

- Bernard-Paul Heroux

My hubby is an avid green tea drinker.  He claims that it is the secret to his good health and well-being.  I, on the other hand, enjoy the aesthetics and ceremony that goes with enjoying this beverage.  So on our last trip to Stratford, he was ecstatic checking out the quaint tea shops.  Our first stop is Harry Ten Shilling at Downie Street for afternoon tea.  One can enjoy light lunch, dessert or traditional tea inside the delightful tearoom, or, take it outside if weather permits.
 

 

Next stop is a few blocks down York Street at Distinctly Tea.  The store boasts of a wide assortment of tea blends, tea pots, tea cups and accessories.  For the occasional drinker like me, I can try out various flavours in affordable, single-serve bags.

 

On top of the traditional food-themed tours, a guided tea tasting should be added to Stratford's offerings of themed culinary experience.  We cannot wait to go back and discover more hidden gems in this gastronomic paradise.

Have a tea-rific day!

 



Needlework

On a recent trip to Hamilton, I discovered a local sewing shop called Needlework. It is located along James St. North in downtown Hamilton. It's painted a super cute blue so you can't miss it.

It's a wonderful store with gorgeous fabrics, lovely fat quarters and pretty embroidery threads. You will also find a large variety of patterns, notions, sewing tools, and books. They also have sewing and knitting classes. In fact, I recently signed up for a beginner's knitting class. 

This shop is absolutely charming and a place I would visit often. Since discovering this place, I've already been back three times : )

Please do check out Needlework if you are in the Hamilton area. 

Till next time!