It's a balmy 8 degrees here in Northeast Ohio. Balmy compared to yesterday's -11 degrees! We are used to Cleveland winters but it is pretty amazing when it gets so cold that your breath freezes in your nose after being outside for a few minutes. There has been a lot of tea brewing this weekend as I recently received my shipment from Adagio. Adagio has so many delicious teas but my favorites are the peppermint, spearmint, chamomile, Masala Chai, Jasmine #12 and Foxtrot. All of them smell heavenly while brewing and they taste so good on these chilly days. Today, I am drinking the chai with a splash of maple syrup.
If you like Jasmine tea, the #12 is the best I have ever had, hands down. I love to watch the little buds unfurl in the hot water. Two or three of them make a delicious cup. No need for an entire teaspoonful, in my opinion.
Because I had a chance to sit a spell late last night, I picked up my knitting again. Not working on the Tasha Tudor shawl as I should be. Instead, I started a pair of Toasties for two of my sister in laws who have February birthdays. Leslie has a very lovely, simple pattern posted on her blog "a Friend to knit with". I am using Debbie Bliss' Donegal Luxury Tweed which is 85% wool and 15% angora. It is just enough angora to make the wool ever so soft. I am fond of angora though I don't like the mess it leaves behind. This is just a touch of angora so it doesn't have the fuzzy effect.
This afternoon, I have floors to sweep and laundry to do but, this evening, we will be here knitting, sipping and playing games by the fire. I hope all of you are warm and well.
