Eyebrows are raised and mocking glances exchanged.  I’m un-phased by this reaction from my loving family.  I can’t help my enthusiasm and exuberance.  Many fellow Americans understand.  To see a narrow-cobbled street, a thatched cottage or seventeenth century church evokes emotion.[image error]

To my family, it’s common place, it’s routine, it’s normal.  But this English girl has lived in the US for the last 26 years.  I’m sure I used to take it for granted when it was all I knew, it was home.  Reno, Nevada is home now and the landscape is … somewhat different.  I love living in the US and I love my hometown but England’s countryside and history now fills me with romantic nostalgia.

I know I’m not alone.  Whether you love Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes, etc … or just love tea, I believe we have a lot to share and cherish.

This blog is about my love of tea, how I make it and the best places to find it.  I’m going to share my favorite English places, movies, shows, foods and whatever else comes to mind, with you.  I would love to hear about your favorite English stuff and customs.  And of course, how you drink your tea.

Here’s to English Trifles!

With love,

Michaela

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