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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Tuesday Cuppa Tea, St. David's Day, Daffodils, Welsh Cakes

March 1st is traditionally the National holiday of Wales and I am celebrating today for Tuesday Cuppa Tea.




The national flower of Wales is the Daffodil which is often paired with the leek, the national symbol of Wales with the red dragon. St. David's Day, or Dayffd's Day is celebrated with all of these symbols. 


So my teacup today is a tea mug with Daffodils for the month of March in an English bone china mug that was made for Butchart Gardens just outside of Victoria, BC by Regency, England. I love the scent of Daffodils , narcissus and jonquils. They really are the smell of spring to me. Ours aren't out yet. 









St. David was born in the 6th century and was a hero during wars with the Normans and was canonized and became the patron saint of the Welsh. St David's Day is celebrated with traditional clothing, parades and lots of red Welsh dragons.






I have a sugar shaker of muffineer from the 1930s that is a Welsh souvenir in traditional dress with googly eyes. The sugar shaker is 6 inches high and 3.5 inches in diameter.




For more info on the mug or sugar shaker at Antiques And Teacups, click on the photos.


A traditional food for St. David's Day, which you can make easily...or in England find at the food halls year round of Aldi, Sainsbury's or Marks & Spencer's is the Welsh Cake which I love. They are a great item with a cup of tea at teatime!






Welsh Cakes

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons lard
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups raisins
4 eggs
8 tablespoons milk
DIRECTIONS:
1.Sift flour, baking powder and salt into bowl. Put in butter and lard and mix until resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and currants or raisins. Beat the eggs lightly and add to flour mixture with just enough milk to make a firm dough similar to shortcrust pastry.
2.Chill dough 1 to 2 hours.
3.Roll the dough to 1/4 inch on floured surface and cut with 3 inch rounds. Bake the cakes on a greased griddle or frying pan (I use my electric skillet with just a little non-stick spray) over low heat until golden brown. Cool and sprinkle with sugar. These also freeze well.


Have a great day visiting the blog parties blow and have a goodie with your tea!

Terri~  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday
Trisha~  http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/ 
Tea Party Tuesday
Teatime Tuesday
Kathy~  http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Victoria - A Return to Loveliness
Martha~  http://www.marthasfavorites.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday 
Tuesday Cuppa Tea
Friends Sharing Tea Wednesday
Tea With Friends
Celia ~ http://www.attitudeivlife.blogspot.com/p/afternoon-tea.html   Afternoon Tea
Ivy And Elephants ~ http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/
What’s It Wednesday


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29 comments:

  1. Pamela GordonMarch 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    St. David's Day sounds like a great day to celebrate with a cup of tea in a pretty mug and Welsh cakes. Your sugar shaker is cute. Have a great day! Pamela

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMarch 4, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    love hearing about history I am not aware of.
    Beautiful daffodil cup, I found one last spring so I need to get it out!

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  3. MomWaldsPlaceMarch 5, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Thank you for sharing this bit of history. A holiday that celebrates with Daffodils sounds like fun to me.

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  4. BethMarch 5, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Ruth, I love daffodils. Your daffodil cup is so springy and pretty. The Welsh cakes sound great! I think you love all things British!
    Hugs, Beth

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  5. Donna HeberMarch 5, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Ruth,

    It is so nice to be welcomed by you for tea. I just adore your tea mug with the daffodils and have enjoyed reading a bit of history. Blessings to you my friend.

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 5, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Happy Tea Day, Ruth! I love daffodils and ours aren't out yet either. Love the mug and those Welsh Cakes sure look good. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. DiannMarch 5, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Ruth, this is my first time linking up to your tea party! You shared some fun information and the teacup is so pretty and just says "Spring"! Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful day!

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  8. Judith @ Lavender CottageMarch 5, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Hi Ruth
    I love the daffodil mug from Butchart, very pretty. My husband's great aunt used to make Welsh cakes when we visited but I've never made them myself. Time to try a family tradition, thanks for sharing your recipe.
    Judith

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  9. xinexMarch 5, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Sounds like a fun event. The Welsh cookies look so good and your daffodils and the teacups are so pretty...Christine

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  10. Two Cottages And TeaMarch 5, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Hello Ruth,
    I enjoyed your information and seeing the lovely daffodil cup. Thanks for the recipe for Welsh cakes.
    Nancy

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  11. Johanna GehrleinMarch 5, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Ruth,
    this Daffodill cup is really pretty and very springy. I have never heard about St. Davids day but sounds like a nice party. The celebration looks interesting and the cookies make my mouth watering. Thanks for sharing.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  12. Martha's FavoritesMarch 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Ruth: I always leave here feeling just that much smarter and always in wonder of your great treatures. Thank you for always making it such a fun place to learn. Blessings, Martha

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  13. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    welsh cakes, how cool!! Thanks for the recipe and info. Love that pretty cup! Thx for hosting.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Hi! Your tea cup is lovely. I see it's marked with this months name. Those Welsh cakes looks good too.
    Pat

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  15. ZinniaMarch 6, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Påsklijor are flowers that cheer you up. What a cute cup you own! Additional fresh that also the pressure inside the cup. It is exciting to read about the different traditions. What a cute and funny sugar shaker you have. I wish you a wonderful day! Zinnia

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  16. KathyMarch 6, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Hello Ruth, Love your March teacup - my garden is filled with daffodils still - they show up early here - I think I might make another bouquet in honor of your holiday! Thank you for hosting and for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  17. relevanttealeafMarch 6, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    LOVE the Welsh history you've provided, Ruth!
    It's perfect for a theme tea. ~ Phyllis

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  18. CharlotteMarch 6, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I have heard of Welsh Cakes but never knew how they were made. Thank you for sharing this recipe! I love the cup...very pretty!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Hi Ruth! Love your tea mug. I recently found the September version (my birthday month) at a thrift store. Also loved the history about St. David!

    Celebrating my Blogoversary this month - do drop by for tea!

    Joy!
    Kathy

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  20. The Charm of HomeMarch 6, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    That is a beautiful teacup. Love the info on the Welsh. Thank you for hosting!
    Sherry

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  21. DeniseMarch 6, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Oooh How much fun that Welsh holiday seems.I would love it and I wouldn't mind being welsh either:) Enjoyed your company for Tea.Denise

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  22. Ivy and ElephantsMarch 6, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Oh, what a fun celebration, I learned a lot. The little sugar shaker is adorable. Thanks for your visit and sweet comments.
    I'm all linked up!Thanks for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  23. Clara March 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Ruth! Love your teacup and thank you for sharing the recipe.
    ~Clara

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  24. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AMarch 6, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Ruth,
    Your daffodil teacup is very pretty and the welsh cakes look delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Hope you will visit Magnolia Cottage.

    Lisa

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  25. Heirloom treasuresMarch 6, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    mmmm love Welsh cakes. A Welsh friend of ours always makes them,they are lovely. Love your tea mug too. Daffodils and Roses are my favourite flowers. Yes they do remind us of Spring.
    x jeanetteann

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  26. TrishMarch 6, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Hello Ruth,
    thanks for visiting me and linking up today!
    St David's Day sounds like a wonderful national celebration.
    Your Welsh Cakes look delicious - thanks for the recipe!
    Spring is my favourite season and I love the smell of Spring bulbs, too.
    Australia has just entered Autumn so I'll have to wait a wee while before my daffodils appear!
    Enjoy yours :-)
    God bless you..Trish

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  27. highheeledlifeMarch 7, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I loved your post today, not only did you have darling teacups to share ... I learned something and that recipe sounds yummy! Thanks for such a lovely time... xo Blessings, HHL

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  28. noreenMarch 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Ruth, I came over from Trish's Simply Sweet meme to say hello! I just read a book on St. David Lewis known as the Last Welsh Martyr. You must be talking about the same saint, right?

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  29. MimiMarch 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    My business partner at our boutique flower shop grew up in Wlaes. He never mentioned that the daffodil is he national flower. Can't wait to tell him!

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