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Do We Need a Public Option for Health Care?

2010-01-12T11:16:00.000-08:00

The other day a friend asked me “what are you?” “What do you mean” I replied. Y’know.. Democrat or Republican. I had to give that some serious thought. The economy under President Clinton…a Democrat… was pretty good, but I also liked President Bush’s response to 9-11 and how the country was safe for eight years. I could find plenty of faults with both presidents. So…after giving it some thought (for the first time in quite a while) my reply was “I am an “American” and will support anyone, regardless of political party, who shares my belief in my country and my right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
That brings me to this BLOG. We will open this site to opinion on both sides of important issues so that we can all be better informed and make good decisions. The BLOG will present a topic and then pose a question. Begin your response with AGREE or DISAGREE and then post your comments. Grab a cup of your favorite Mulberry Teahouse tea and let us know what you think.
The question this week pertains to healthcare. The position is that major healthcare changes are necessary so that everyone will have access to medical coverage. Insurance is a right for all Americans. Further, controlling out of control healthcare costs will help us reduce our national debt.

Do we need a public option for health care?

YOUR COMMENTS

Calling all Small Business Owners

2009-06-29T07:18:00.000-07:00

Host your next office or client meeting for up to 10 guests at the Mulberry Tea House - FREE!
You and your guests will have private access to our WiFi accessible restaurant from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday through Friday this summer. Our friendly and courteous staff will be serving tea, coffee and fresh baked scones FREE.
A fee of only $5.00 applies to each additional guest over 10.

We offer the perfect offsite meeting place for:

Physician Staff Meetings
Realtors
Religious Groups
Charitable organizations
Insurance Agents
Rotary Clubs
Mortgage Companies
Field Sales Agents
Pharmaceutical Reps
Any small business looking for an offsite meeting place for clients or business associates

This offer is for a limited time only - Call us today to reserve your next FREE morning breakfast meeting or event. Once the times are booked this offer will end.

e-mail us your date preferences (limit once per week), number of guests, your name, business name, address and phone number of your business to: info@themulberryteahouse.com

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The Mulberry Tea House Rewards Card is Here!

2009-06-29T07:06:00.000-07:00

With The Mulberry Tea House Rewards Card you will earn Free Lunch points each and every time you visit The Mulberry Tea House.

When you accumulate 50 points you will receive $10.00 off your next check. Accumulate 100 points and receive $20.00 off your next check. Simply present the Rewards Card to your server when you visit and she will add the amount of your check on to your Rewards Card. To redeem the cash accumulated on your Rewards Card just present the Rewards Card to your server and receive an additional discount off your check on your next visit. Use the points on your rewards card instead of cash. They also make a great gift!

We believe our frequent customers should never let a bad economy get in the way of enjoying a delicious lunch at The Mulberry Tea House!

To receive your Rewards Card visit The Mulberry Tea House or e-mail us your address and we will mail it to you right away.

Begin earning points on your next visit.

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Stephanie Bichara

2009-05-18T18:49:00.001-07:00

Stephanie is responsible for preparing the many items on our menu each day.
She carefully inspects each item after it is prepared before it leaves our kitchen.
Stephanie's solid work ethic has helped keep our kitchen running smoothly even during the busiest days.
She is a valuable member of The Mulberry Tea House team.

Jayne Wenstrom

2009-05-18T18:39:00.000-07:00

Jayne is a one of the friendly faces you will see when visiting The Mulberry Tea House.
She has been in the food service business for years. Since joining the Mulberry Tea House she has broadened her knowledge of all things tea.
We are very happy to have her as part of the team at The Mulberry Tea House.

Julie Teixeira

2009-05-18T18:38:00.000-07:00

Along with her warm and friendly smile, broad knowledge of tea and the food service industry, Julie has an exceptional way of making our customers feel comfortable and relaxed during their visit.

We are very luck to have Julie as part of our team

Mulberry Tea House Recepies

2009-03-26T04:27:00.000-07:00

Basic Scones
2 cups self rising flour
1-tablespoon baking powder
2-tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
6-tablespoons butter
½ cup buttermilk
Lightly beaten egg
Mix dry ingredients.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal.
Make a well in the center and pour in buttermilk (you can substitute regular milk).
Mix until a soft elastic dough is formed.
Roll the dough into a circle of approximately 1 inch in thickness.
With a knife, score the dough into eight wedges.
Brush with egg for a shiny, beautiful brown scone.
Bake at 425 ° for 10 - 20 minutes, or until light brown.

Lemon Curd Spread
Grated rind and juice of 3 lemons
2 lg. Or 3 small eggs
4 oz Butter (1 stick)
1 cup Sugar
Wash lemons and grate the rind finely.
Place the lemon juice, grated rind, butter & sugar in a bowl set over a saucepan of hot water.
Stir until the butter has melted and sugar dissolves.
Beat the eggs in a separate basin and add slowly to the lemon mixture, stirring all the time with a wooden spoon.
Transfer to a saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the curd thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
Pour into warm jars, cover.

Clotted Cream
2 cups pasteurized heavy cream
Turn the oven to warm.
Pour the cream into a shallowpan such as a 9-inch pie plate.
Cover with foil, then place it in the oven and leave untouched for 8 hours. (You can leave it overnight if you like.)
Carefully remove it and let cool.
Take care not to shake the pan or move it while the cream is cooling.
With a slotted spatula, skim the thick cream from the surface, leaving the thin residue behind.
The cream will have a yellow skin and a slightly lumpy clotted texture.
Smooth it by blending it with a teaspoon if you like.
Store it in the refrigerator but serve at room temperature.
Use the residue in baking or soups.
Makes about 1 cup of clotted cream.

Green Tea Chicken Noodle Soup

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup brewed Mulberry Tea House Organic Green Tea
5 ounces dry bean thread noodles
4 cups chicken stock
2 (1/2 inch-thick) slices ginger root lightly mashed
1/2 cup oyster mushrooms cubed
3 cups packed baby spinach leaves
salt and white pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the green tea.
Cover and refrigerate >3 hour (overnight) to marinate.
Cover the bean thread noodles with warm water. Soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock, ginger, and mushrooms to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the chicken, the tea marinade, and noodles.
Return to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the spinach and boil for 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowl and garnish with mint leaves.
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Faces of the Mulberry Tea House

2009-02-05T14:05:00.000-08:00

Mulberry Tea House has for years been a readers choice 'Best Tea House in South Jersey', one of the 'Best Places for a Child's Birthday Party', 'Best Place to take a Date', ' 'Best Place for a Spot of Tea', Awarded the 'Healthy Kids Hero' designation from the Burlington County Department of Health, ranked in the Top 4 Tea Houses in New Jersey and Top 100 Nationally from www.teamap.com.
All of this would not be possible without the support of our dedicated staff who work hard to insure the consistency in the quality of our products. We are also appreciative for the customers who continue to support our restaurant and shop our online store. Without you none of this would be possible.
We will continue to do our best to provide the highest quality products at affordable prices with a superior level of service.

2009-02-05T13:32:00.000-08:00

Lisa Jablon

Lisa is the owner and operations manager of the Mulberry Tea House. Lisa oversees the day to day operations and performs the many tasks involved to insure things run smoothly. Lisa handles the daily tasks of working directly with the vendors and suppliers, securing reservations and insuring that the many parties and private events are memorable experiences for all guests. Lisa is a certified Tea Specialist from the Tea Association of America. Her educational and career background is in physical therapy and holistic medicine. Lisa's love and passion for tea along with her understanding of their many health and medicinal benefits made her transition to owning and operating the Mulberry Tea House a success.

2009-02-05T13:18:00.000-08:00

Joanne Gouda – Joanne has been certified from the Specialty Tea Institute, Tea Council of the USA and Tea Association of the USA as a Certified Level – 1 Tea Expert. Joanne is the friendly and knowledgeable server who will always work hard to insure your visit to the Mulberry Tea House is a memorable experience.

Joanne has been serving thousands of satisfied customers at the Mulberry Tea House for years.

2009-02-05T13:16:00.000-08:00

Tara Bradshaw – Tara has been certified from the Tea Association of the USA as a Certified Level – 1 Tea Expert. Tara’s extensive knowledge of tea makes her a great resource to provide knowledgeable suggestions on teas and food pairing. Tara is the weekend restaurant manager and actively involved in the baking of many of our fresh made desserts and scones.

Tara has been a valuable asset to the Mulberry Tea House operation for years.

2009-02-05T12:50:00.000-08:00

Jeanne Thomas – Jeanne is the Chef and Kitchen Manager at the Mulberry Tea House.

In addition to baking delicious desserts and preparing the many signature items on our extensive menu, Jeanne is actively involved in selecting the ingredients and fresh products that are used in the preparation of our menu items.

Jeanne has been a valuable asset to our business for years.