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May 25, 2012 · Volume III, Issue III
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201 Easy Street * Carefree, Arizona 85377 * 480-488-4812 * www.carefreetea.com Voted Best Afternoon Tea - Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley |
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| A Note from Jo
June is a VERY BIG month for Britain!
It is sooo exciting to see and hear all the plans at home for both the Jubilee and the Olympics. This month's newsletter is about all things British, no apologies given!
As you will all know by now, our Queen celebrates 60 years as Queen of England and the first weekend in June marks that monumental occasion. But, did you also know...a Diamond Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 75th anniversary, but only the 60th anniversary in the case of a monarch (the length of time a monarch has reigned). Traditionally, the diamond jubilee or anniversary of a person was also on the 75th anniversary. This changed with the diamond jubilee of the British Queen Victoria's reign.
There was considerable national unrest when Queen Victoria largely withdrew from public life after her husband's death in 1861. It was decided to bring the diamond jubilee forward to the 60th anniversary in 1897. The diamond jubilee has been held on the 60th anniversary ever since.
In the preparations for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, there are echoes of the past. Over a long weekend, Britain will once more witness a large ceremony. The Diamond Jubilee Pageant will involve the river Thames with a large number of boats and sumptuously decorated Royal Barges, all the while family, friends and neighbors will be encouraged to join together in Big Jubilee Street Parties. And, just as they did in 1897, various fires will be lit (beacons), shining their lights around all the British Isles. It all sounds thrilling!
Here at the Tea Room we have a special weekend planned, and some special guests too arriving all the
way from Blighty, so make sure you make a reservation to celebrate the occasion with us.
God save the Queen.
English Rose Tea Room
480.488.4812
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Don't Miss This Historic Event - Celebrated Around The World
Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Celebration
at the Tea Room
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3
Guests will experience royal encounters with life size cutouts of the Queen, Prince William and Princess Catherine, original footage of the 1953 coronation, jeweled tiaras and fancy hats, and an opportunity to meet the Queen's loyal corgi canine cousins and more. A royal pavilion set up outside of the restaurant and a double-decker bus are also part of the festivities.
Admission is $50 and includes formal tea service, Jubilee cake, a goody bag with official royal souvenirs and a commemorative program. Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended by calling the English Rose Tea Room, 480-488-4812. For more information, visit www.carefreetea.com.
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Fox 10 TV's Diane Ryan at
the Tea Room
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CALLING ALL CORGIS, QUEENS AND CARRIAGES
 Join Us At The Tea Room for Our Next Television Appearance on Fox 10 at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Do you want to be on TV? Do you own a Corgi, a crown or a carriage? Come to the Tea Room for an 8 a.m., live filming of our Jubilee Celebration. Fox News Channel 10 will be coming up to Carefree to film all the festivities, so please show up and help us create the greatest street party Carefree has ever seen. RSVP to carefreetea@aol.com if you can make it!
Previous TV Appearances
Last month we were lucky enough to be featured on Fox News 10 and ABC 15 TV for our Diamond Jubilee and Kentucky Derby coverage.
Click here to see the coverage from ABC 15.
PS My 14 year old nephew, Harrison, will be here for the Jubilee. Come and meet my very own Prince Harry!
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STREET PARTIES
As part of the celebrations in England, every street that is able to will hold a street party. An occasion when all the residents drag out the dining room table, throw on a white tablecloth and share sandwiches, jelly and ice cream and Victoria Sponge cake with their neighbors.
The last one I attended was 35 years ago when the Queen had her Silver Jubilee, (25 years on the throne). We all had to 'dress up' in costume. I went as a Turkish Harem girl (save the comments please), my sister went as Nine Carrot Gold, complete with nine of said vegetable strung around her waist, and my little brother who was only about 3 yrs old at the time came as Charlie Chaplin with a black kohl moustache that refused to stay put on a runny-nosed toddler.
We all played games in the street as it was closed to the traffic. The Egg and Spoon Race...run like mad with a real egg balanced on a spoon. The Wheelbarrow Race...get your best friend to hold your legs while you 'walk' as fast as you can on your hands. The Three-Legged Race...grab your best friend and tie your left leg and her right leg together, then run like mad for the finish line. Not exactly Olympian material, but jolly good wholesome fun!
Then there were the Mums and Dads races when we would all laugh at our parents as they raced each other down the street. Aah, those salad days before computers kept us all indoors.
The best part about the street party was the bunting. Miles of Union Jack pennants strung about the lampposts to create such a patriotic feel. I have already had my bunting sent from England so we can recreate my memories at the Tea Room.
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For a reservation at The Tea Room, call 480-488-4812
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LINDA BUDGE
BEST IN SHOW AT THE TEA ROOM
We are delighted to host some of the wonderful artwork of our Tea Room customer and friend, Linda Budge. Linda excels at capturing the spirit of our four-legged friends and she has created a gallery for us of some of her finest pieces. If you love dogs you will LOVE her work. Commissions are also accepted and all artwork is an original in oils. Please stop by and admire the best in show!
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Mini Masterpieces at English Rose Accents
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Talking of art, the Tea Room is also playing host to a selection of mini masterpieces designed by some of the most well known artist in the South West.
These one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork are created by Sonoran Arts League artists. Standing only 2" x 2", this collection of Mini Masterpieces is comprised of art created in mediums such as oil, acrylic. mixed media, metal and more.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from Mini Masterpiece sales fund the Sonoran Arts League's ongoing activities, such as the YouthArt Program.
The Tea Room is only the vehicle for bringing this artwork to the public. It is the artists we must thank, first and foremost, for their time and talent in creating these diverse miniature pieces of fine art. There is something for everyone. The artwork is affordable, and all of the proceeds go to YouthArt Programs. Art is such a wonderful way for children to express themselves.
Imagine delighting yourself, your family, and your friends with the gift of a Mini Masterpiece. The minis are on display in our Gift Store, English Rose Accents.
For more information about Sonoran Arts League, call 480-575-6624 or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org. |
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Recipes to try in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee
 CORONATION CHICKEN
A creamy chicken and mango dish with a spicy curried mayonnaise dressing, is something fresh and different that always brings interest and recipe requests. Served cold with a crisp garden or rice salad. This also makes a wonderful sandwich filling.
Ingredients
* 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* 1/3 cup sultana raisins
* 1 (1 pound) large mango, peeled, thinly sliced
* 2/3 cup mayonnaise
* 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
* 1 tablespoon mango chutney
* 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
* 3/4 cup toasted cashews
Directions
1. In a large pot, cook chicken in lightly salted boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into 1/2-inch strips.
2. In a large bowl, stir together chicken strips, raisins, and half of the mango.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, curry powder, chutney, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently with chicken mixture. Stir in half the nuts. Transfer to a platter, and garnish with remaining mango strips and cashews.
CHERRIES JUBILEE
Ingredients
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/4 cup orange juice
* 1 pound Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed and pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries)
* 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
* 1/4 teaspoon cherry extract
* 1/4 cup brandy
* 3 cups vanilla ice cream
Directions
1. Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a wide saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until thickened. Stir in the cherries and orange zest, return to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. While the cherries are cooking, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls.
2. Remove the cherries from the heat, and stir in the cherry extract. Pour in the brandy, and ignite with a long lighter. Gently shake the pan until the blue flame has extinguished itself. Spoon the cherries over the bowls of ice cream.
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THE OLYMPICS COME TO BRITAIN
 | | Paralympian Tom Aggar |
I hope you enjoy this recent article about my cousin Tom Aggar who will be competing for Gold in this year's Paralympic Games in August. He won the Gold Medal in Beijing at the last Olympics!
Tom Aggar: I'm In Medal Form
By Giles Broadbent, April 26, 2012
Paralympic rower Tom Aggar says he's feeling fitter and stronger than ever before and is "training to win gold."
The reigning Paralympic and World Champion in the single sculls said: "I'm not expecting it to be easy. People will think they can beat me and I've just got to make sure that they don't."
The engaging 27-year-old is one of the Paralympics' brightest hopes for a gold medal and he's working hard to ensure he doesn't let down the legion of friends and family who will be in Eton Dorney in late August to cheer him on. As for the whole Olympic bandwagon itself he said, "I think it'll be great to have support from the British public and friends and family. That will be completely different to Beijing where it was just my Mum and Dad.
"Right now you get the sense that something big is looming. You have competitions to concentrate on in the months in between but now the Games is here you have to make every day count."
Go for Gold Tom!
PS: Did you also know that the Director of Food and Nutrition for the US Olympic team came to the Tea Room last year, and pronounced our quiche the best she had ever had! She was on a mission to discover how to put on Afternoon Tea for the team when they are at the Olympic Village. She came to the best place!
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Check out these souvenirs for the upcoming Jubilee!
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Jubilee Shortbread
$48.00
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Souvenir Plate
$15.00
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Tea Cosy
$35.00
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Commemorative Tankard
$48.00
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Tea Towels
$20.00
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MEET BIG BEN - FROM THE TRAIL OF PAINTED PONIES and THE TEA ROOM
In another collaboration with one of our Carefree businesses the Trail of Painted Ponies, we are very proud to be able to present Big Ben, a commemorative piece in recognition of the Diamond Jubilee.
Big Ben retails for $45.00 and can be purchased at the Tea Room. If you love horses and want to begin a unique collection, this is a wonderful gift, during the Diamond Jubilee weekend you will get the chance to see more from this fabulous gift line.
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GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TEA LEAF READING FROM JANICE ROPER
 | | Janice Roper, Tasseographer |
Summer Brings New Possibilities!
Tea Leaf Readings
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays
Exclusively at the Tea Room
You can find Janice in the English Rose Accents Gift Store. Make a day of it and schedule lunch at the Tea Room, followed by a tea leaf reading. And, don't forget to bring a friend.
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Call 480-488-1162 to schedule your personalized reading. Reservations recommended.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming
Events
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TEA ROOM CALENDAR:
- June 2 & 3, Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
- June 20 - 1st Day of Summer.
- June 27 - August 12 London 2012 Olympics.
- July 4 - Independence Day.
For information or reservations,
call the Tea Room at 480-488-4812
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 We now have an official Tea Room Facebook page! Please click on this link and "like" us so you can be one of the first to know about our news and events. We will post information and photos regularly so to keep up with all our gossip make sure you become our 'friend'! |
 Everyone is treated like royalty
at the English Rose Tea Room
Make your reservations today by calling 480-488-4812.
Click here to visit the Tea Room website.
www.carefreetea.com
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