Milk and sugar and all things sweet

This weekend I gathered together with a group of my girlfriends to celebrate one of their birthdays.  Her one birthday wish was for high tea, so we headed over to Jin Patisserie on Abbot Kinney in Venice.  Abbot Kinney is one of my favorite places in LA, but I had never been to the restaurant, which is tucked away behind solid walls.  Apparently, I have been missing out.  The tea bar/pastry shop has all outdoor seating, with a peaceful garden area (think: shade from bamboo and flowery trees, quiet fountain).  We all decided to splurge on the high tea, which comes with more food than you can imagine, including 5 different cake tastings.  My sweet-tooth taste buds were in heaven.  But my biggest revelation comes because I don’t normally like tea, but I couldn’t wuss out and get something else to drink.  Instead I tried some Earl Grey, which has been my classic favorite, and I added milk.  Yum!  I have a new-found respect for tea, after trying it this way.  This means more caffeine to fuel the writing!

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