October 2002

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IN THIS ISSUE
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• Special Edition 
• Autumn Highlights 
• Product Reviews
• Recommended Websites
• Food For Thought - RECIPE
• Feedback
• Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
  

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SPECIAL EDITION
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October begins the time of year when stores are getting geared up for the holiday season. Tearooms are no exceptions, and some are getting ready for their Fall Open houses. With this in mind, TeaRoomsOnLine.com has a special edition this month. We hope you'll enjoy this issue.

In the last couple of weeks, I have managed to visit and have lunch at a few local tearooms. There was the Tisket Tasket in Des Moines, Teacups and Tiaras in the historic Valley Junction and also Canterbury House in Ankeny (see further info below). These visits are always a delight, and I've found many items to indulge myself in. I have also taken up a five-week class to explore the teas of the world and its many comforts. This is definitely an interesting class and I am glad that I signed up for it.

Just a reminder again, I have been receiving a lot of emails lately regarding reservations. Flattered as I am that some may think that we operate a tearoom,  I'm afraid that TeaRoomsOnLine.com does not do so, nor do we accept reservations on behalf of the tearooms listed here. So, please contact the tearooms directly if you need to make reservations.

Have a great Halloween, everyone and don't forget to Fall Back on October 27th! It's DST again.                        

Warm wishes,
Annette
TeaRoomsOnLine.com

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AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS

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Here's a few that are having their annual Fall/Holiday Open Houses:

Peppercorn Pantry Tea Room and Gifts has a Holiday Open House scheduled on  November 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Their Christmas line will consist of many new and unique Christmas gifts, including a line of Teddy Bears made to look like Steif Bears in honor of The Teddy Bear's '100th anniversary'.

Tea Thyme at Sadie's in Fort Dodge, IA will be hosting a Holiday Open House & Style Show on November 14 through to 17.

Ivy's at the Shoppes on Grand in Ames, IA will be having their annual Holiday Open House on November 24 from noon to 5 p.m.

Marjorie's Tea House & Gift Shop in Mason City, IA will be having a Christmas Open House in the gift shop on November 29 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Canterbury House is a new tearoom located in Ankeny, IA. It has an excellent gift shop, all nine rooms of it. They carry a variety of products including bulk teas and coffee, cooking accessories, seasonal items and much more. I had stopped by to visit the tearoom, and I loved their roomful of china products. They had quite a selections of unique china teapots. Reservations are strongly recommended.

The Victorian House Tea Room in Forest City is now called Flora Lynne's, and is being run by a new owner. Previous proprietors, Doris & Richard Johnson, sold their tearoom but continues to run their bed and breakfast.  

Morning Glory Tea Room will be reopening on October 17. Tearoom hours are Tuesdays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call ahead for more information.

You have to experience the Teacups & Tiaras tearoom in Valley Junction. Prior to being seated, our hostess asked us to choose either a hat or a tiara, so we could wear them as we had our lunch/tea. What a cute idea!

I had lunch at the Tisket Tasket last month and thoroughly enjoyed browsing through the store afterwards. They had quite a selection of their Halloween products already out on display . Please note that they will be relocating sometime soon. Watch this space for an update!

Salisbury House is presenting Mystery Theater at Salisbury Manor on October 19, starts at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call 515.274.1777 for information.

If you're into Arts & Crafts, then you won't want to miss this event! The 20th Annual Autumn Festival is to be held on October 25, 26 and 27 at the Vets Auditorium in Des Moines. I have cleared my calendar! Have you? Check out their website at Huffman Productions Inc. on forthcoming events etc.

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PRODUCT REVIEWS
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Looking for gift ideas? How about these gift boxes...

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For more testimonials, please click on the link, Testimonials. Order here today, and see for yourself! 

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RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

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• Check out the Culinary Cafe for great teas and accessories.
• Need more gift ideas? Check out this website at the Calendar Club for all your calendar needs.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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Try this simple recipe for your pleasure!

PUMPKIN PIE DESSERT SQUARES

Save 1 cup cake mix for topping. Combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg into smooth dough. Press into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Combine filling ingredients; pour into crust. Mix cake mix, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 350 degrees until knife inserted comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes/ Cool on wire rack. Cut into 3 inch squares. May add a dollop of whipped cream and a few slivered nuts.

Hint: May substitute 2 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar and 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice for filling, if canned pumpkin pie filling is unavailable.

Credits to the GE Junior Woman's Club

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