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BEING THANKFUL
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I am certainly one of
those people that is guilty of already being carried away with the
pre-holiday madness that is fast approaching us. With so
much going on, I was literally being swept off my feet with a long list
of things to do! When I was finally able to catch my breath,
I realized that I am late in sending out this
newsletter. So, here it is with my apologies.
Please note that this
will be last newsletter that will be sent out for this year.
We will begin afresh in 2003.
We may, however, still send out updates, if necessary, but will not be featuring any
tearoom until the new year.
Thanksgiving is
always the perfect time to reflect upon the
events that has transpired over the year. For myself, I am very
thankful indeed for the many blessings and opportunities
that have presented itself to me these past few months. I
also know that there are those who are less fortunate than
myself. So, just as much as we like to receive, it is just
as important to give back as well. So, indulge a little and
give a little more generously. I am sure however little the
contribution may be, these wonderful charities and organizations
deeply appreciates it.
So, have a very Happy
Thanksgiving and Christmas, everyone. Stay safe and we'll see you in the New Year of 2003!
Warm wishes,
Annette
TeaRoomsOnLine.com
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SUGAR
PLUM 2000 TEA ROOM & GIFTS
Shirley
Jacques loves the gift business. She also loves to cook as well as decorate.
That's how she started with her tearoom in Ogden. It began with just two to three tables. As
time went by, the number of tables grew as well as more entrees were
being added, and thus the tearoom continued to grow to what
it is today.
Sugar Plum 2000 tearoom is located in Ogden, about an hour and a
half northeast of Des Moines and approximately 8-10 miles
west from Boone. Tucked in a strip of shops on Walnut
Street, you wouldn't have known that a tearoom existed here, if
it were not for the array of teapots displayed in the window
(pictured right).
The tearoom now occupies the main level of this century old
building, which was built in the 1880s. It once housed a
dental office on the upper
floors and a dress shop below. Today, the owners maintain their
residence on the second floor. As you enter the tearoom,
you cannot help but notice how charming the tearoom is  decorated.
For example, looking at the ceiling (pictured left), Shirley
hung a tapestry over the main
tearoom area. Indeed, the tearoom and gift shop was
decorated by Shirley herself. The tearoom's gift shop
carries an assortment of
specialty gifts. These selection includes china teapots from
England, afghans,
scented candles, ornaments, potpourri, porcelain dolls and
much, much more.
 Meals are also
prepared and served by Shirley. When it does get busy, she has someone helping
her serve the meals. Note that the tearoom is able to seat
up to 50 people. Three to four entrees are served daily,
with prices starting from $4.95, in addition to their
everyday chicken salad or tuna salad croissants. Soups and
salads are also available, with a selection of desserts as
well as beverages. The cost for desserts varies from $2.95
to $3.25 and a most popular dessert is Shirley's sinful
brownie!
Sugar Plum
2000 tearoom now also offer customers hot Chai as a
beverage. This is a
beverage originating from India. It is generally made up of
rich black tea, heavy milk, a combination of spices and a
sweetener. It can be served either hot or cold, depending on
how it was made. In the past couple years, chai has grown in
popularity in the US.
It also comes prepackaged where you can actually have it
served cold with milk. She has various different flavors
including chocolate, raspberry, vanilla and her favorite is
spiced chai.
Upcoming
events at the tearoom is the Christmas Afternoon Tea, which
will be served on December 13, 2002 at 2:30 pm.
The selection will include cucumber sandwiches, scone and
preserves, a choice of desserts and beverage. Please call
ahead for your reservations. Cost for this starts from
$6.95.
Perhaps, you would like to stop in for the above event
coming up, or just visit the tearoom for lunch and/or tea.
The Sugar Plum 2000 Tea Room & Gifts is located at 321 West Walnut, Ogden, IA 50212. Tel 515.275.3153. I am
sure that Shirley will be delighted! For more information on
the tearoom and gift shop hours, please check our website at
www.tearoomsonline.com.
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