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Harney and Sons Soho

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harney and sons tea salon
I was first introduced to Harney & Sons tea during a bridal shower.  Their "Tea for Marriage" came in a pretty silver tin, the bags were organza shapes filled with a vanilla scented floral tea.  I visited their shop and cafe in Millerton NY last year with Hubby and my Mother in Law.  It was a jewel in country, but too far away from NYC for regular visits.

I was ecstatic when they opened an outpost in Soho.  The front is a cozy tea shop with chic accessories and their wide selection of teas.  The back houses a tiny tea salon.
tea canape
Hubby and I had a lovely break on a cold Sunday afternoon.  Our service consisted of gravlax on green tea cream cheese on rice crackers, macrons, warm scones and a trio of mini tea infused ice cream cones.  Their chef really knows how to incorporate the tea flavors to complement the other elements.  Cute guys are all behind the counter too.




 433 Broome St  Ground Floor, New York, NY 10013
(212) 933-4853

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Location: 429 Broome St, Manhattan, NY 10012, USA

Pumpkin Ginger Muffins

6:49 AM | Labels: , ,

It's fall y'all (bad rhyme, I apologize).  My favorite ingredient when the weather starts to chill is pumpkin with all the spices.  For some reason, the sweet gourd just doesn't seem right in spring or summer.  It's not like the canned stuff isn't available year-round.

For pumpkin, the spicier, the better, and lots of chopped up candied ginger.  Instead of tea, I prefer warm apple cider with these (another fall favorite).  
Pumpkin Ginger Muffins

Pumpkin Ginger Muffins

INGREDIENTS
•         1 1/2 CUPS FLOUR
•         1/2 TEASPOON OF SALT
•         1 CUP SUGAR
•         1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
•         1 CUP CANNED PUMPKIN PURÉE
•         1/3 CUP MELTED BUTTER
•         2 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN
•         1/4 CUP ALMOND MILK
•         1/2 TEASPOON NUTMEG
•         ¾  TEASPOON CINNAMON
•         1/2 TEASPOON ALLSPICE
•         1 TEASPOON GROUND GINGER
•         2 TBSP CHOPPED CANDIED GINGER

OPTIONAL:
•         TURBINADO SUGAR (FOR SPRINKLING)
•         PUMPKIN SEEDS
•        
METHOD
1) PREHEAT OVEN TO 350°F. IN A MEDIUM BOWL, SIFT TOGETHER THE FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, AND BAKING SODA.
2) BLEND THE PUREED PUMPKIN, BUTTER, EGGS, ALMOND MILK, AND SPICES TOGETHER, THEN GRADUALLY COMBINE WITH THE DRY INGREDIENTS, UNTIL JUST INCORPORATED. DO NOT OVER-MIX! FOLD IN THE CANDIED GINGER.
3) SPOON MIXTURE INTO A LINED OR GREASED MUFFIN TIN. SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF TURBINADO SUGAR AND A FEW PUMPKIN SEEDS IF DESIRED ON TOP.
4) BAKE FOR 25-30 MINUTES. CHECK FOR DONENESS WITH A TOOTHPICK INSERTED INTO THE CENTER OF A MUFFIN. IF IT COMES OUT CLEAN, IT'S DONE.

MAKES ABOUT 12 MUFFINS.  ADAPTED FROM SIMPLY RECIPES

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Chai Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream

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Babies! Almost every single one of my girlfriends and sister had one or is having one this year.  I am proud to say none of them are a traditional "Mom".  They are smart, savvy women that I can learn from when the day comes for me...

This tea party was a baby shower for my friend "Ritzy".  She definitely doesn't go for the powder blue pastel crap and neither do I.  Her roots are Indian, so her mother and aunt cooked up an amazing feast of South Asian goodness.  I was in charge of sweets.  I decided to bake a chai tea/chocolate cupcake with spiced buttercream with a recipe adapted from the amazing Cupcake Blog. Hubby contributed Paul Newman's alphabet cookies as decorations.

Pair these with, of course, a good chai latte with lots of cardamom.

Recipe after the jump:

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Banana Nutella Muffins

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I was absolutely craving the cake my sister once ordered at Alice's Tea Cup a few months ago.  It was a banana cake with Nutella in between the layers and cream cheese frosting on top...

I wanted a (slightly) healthier version of that.  I substituted some of the flour for almond meal, chopped up some dark chocolate, swirled Nutella on top...  No nuts, I wanted gooey without crunch to get in the way

I paired this with the "Wedding Tea" from Harney & Sons.  It has a subtle vanilla and rose flavor to it.  I also love their tins and organza tea bags!

Banana Nutella Muffins


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Cherry Chocolate Scones

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Cherries and chocolate is of my favorite flavor combinations. There's something sexy about them, I'm not sure what.  Both are indulgent and rich, like a good lover.  
 The cherries also pair really well with Earl Grey tea.  The sprinkle of raw (turbinado) sugar on top makes a really nice crust.  Buttery, with spots of rich chocolate.  I like using chocolate that's about 70% cocoa.

Cherry Chocolate Scones

3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 sticks butter (yep, that much butter bitches!)
2 large eggs
1/2 cold buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chocolate chunks


Mix dry ingredients, then cut in the butter. Process in a food processor until crumbly.

Whisk buttermilk and eggs, pour over top of dry ingredients and combine only untli just mixed. Toss in chocolate and cherries.

Form balls of dough approx. 1/2 cup each. Pat into 1 1/2" disks. Brush tops with egg wash (egg and tablespoon of milk) and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. 
Enjoy with Earl Grey tea (Twinings is nice) and berry preserves.

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