Category Archives: My World

Smoked Teas and Tea-Smoking Recipes for Gourmets

Posted on August 9, 2013 by savateuse

Smoked teas, like Lapsang Souchong and Russian caravan teas are made from leaves dried in bamboo baskets, over pine fires. Lapsang Souchong originates from Fujian Province, China, and Taiwan. The maltier taste of Russian Caravan tea is due to the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Flowering Teas

Posted on July 23, 2013 by savateuse

Flowering teas are both beautiful and refreshing. They have great flavour and aroma, and are rich in antioxidants. Flowering teas are the most exciting of Chinese teas. Little grey tea balls open up to produce a lovely flower when dropped … Continue reading →

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Places I love in Europe

Posted on July 18, 2012 by savateuse

Europe, so varied, both in landscape and in culture… I wondered how many European languages there are. After a bit of googling, I found a mind-boggling figure of 234 living languages. So, I won’t be learning them all  ;o) On the otherhand, … Continue reading →

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Places I love in England

Posted on July 17, 2012 by savateuse

There are many influences on our lives, including parents, friends, our community and the things we see around us. Things happen… some good, some bad, we lose loved ones, we meet new friends, but generally life goes on. Over time, we … Continue reading →

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Progression in the Martial Arts

Posted on July 15, 2012 by savateuse

I began training in martial arts and combat sports over twenty-five years ago. At first, I was interested in learning a few self-defence skills. I didn’t research at all, I just dived in and joined a club that my friend had … Continue reading →

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Women’s Awareness and Self-Protection

Posted on July 13, 2012 by savateuse

The Women’s Awareness and Self-protection group is based in Cambridge, England. We run courses in assertiveness, self-protection skills and personal safety for schools, universities, companies, and… just about anybody who is interested.

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Ronnie: My Three-Legged Friend

Posted on July 5, 2012 by savateuse

I had the delightful company of Ronnie for nearly 20 years. He started life with four legs, like most other cats, but lost one due to illness at the age of 6. Here is his story: My Three-Legged Friend

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