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Dilly Over Darjeeling
By Laurie Nienhaus
Darjeeling has always
been one of my favorite teas. As a matter of fact, it is the
tea responsible for the parting of ways between Lipton and
myself.
Darjeeling's signature
muscatel quality makes it a perfect match for pairing with mild, creamy
cheeses. Dill is a herb that also pairs well with mild creamy cheeses,
and the combination of all three makes a fragrant and savory tea
experience.
Most large
grocery stores carry dill Havarti and what can be easier than to
bring it to room temperature, slice it thin, and pop it upon your
favorite cracker or a piece of hot buttered toast?
Do you need a
little crunch with your Darjeeling? Fill celery sticks with a
mixture of cream cheese, dill, and a pinch of white pepper.
If you're in the
mood for a little more fuss, have a cup of Darjeeling waiting for
you as your Havarti dill and asparagus quiche comes from the oven.
It's easy to substitute whatever cheese your quiche recipe calls for
with Havarti dill (I sometimes also add a bit of fontina).
Do you need to
be fancy? Make crab salad with dill and fill miniature Sally Lunn
rolls to serve with your second flush Darjeeling.
And we can't
forget dill bread! Sliced hot from the oven and spread with butter,
it can easily stand alone with the finest of Darjeelings.
Oh dear, is it
tea time yet?
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Laurie Nienhaus is a public speaker, author, and Director of Gilded
Lily Publishing. She is also the editor of the free, online monthly
newsletter, Sweet Willa's Review. Tea and history lovers and those
wishing to subscribe to Sweet Willa are invited to visit GLily.com.
       
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