For your viewing pleasure, here is a video of when my tea room made its television debut.
Yikes! I cringe when I watch this. Filmed seven years ago, back then, my hair was five inches shorter and I was ten pounds heavier. Plus, they mispelled my last name and my comments in the segment were downright inane. Even so, I'll never forget how truly thrilled Cathy and I were when the Food Network called with their offer to feature T-Party on Roker on the Road.
To prepare for our debut, we scrubbed the kitchen until it gleamed, swept away every cobweb, and dusted each nook and cranny; not an easy task as antique shops are notoriously dusty. We were ready — and also a bit nervous.
At 9 a.m. on a sunny Monday in May 2005, a Food Network producer, camera man and sound man arrived to film our segment. But — no Al Roker! We were told that he only went to about one out of every four locations filmed for each show. However, the production team was first rate, making us feel relaxed and comfortable right from the start. They were very thorough and began the day with shots of Cathy making scones and tea sandwiches. Then came interviews of both of us. At midday, we assembled tea trays to welcome a full tea room for filming. And by 3 p.m., we were on to two hours of close-ups of food and loose leaf tea. Nine hours later, we were done. The result: six hours of tape shot for a five minute segment. That was a very long day.
How nice to get a glimpse of my former tea room. It was such a fun place. And doesn't Cathy's food look amazing? It tasted even better.
Susan
You both look lovely!! The food and tea antiques look wonderful. It looks like is was truly a delightful tea room and I wish I could have visited while it was open.
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | February 27, 2012 at 12:06 AM
That was fun, thanks for sharing that. xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | February 26, 2012 at 07:03 AM
I miss your tea room... and of course the little yarny/knitting corner in your shop.
Posted by: Maven | February 26, 2012 at 01:25 AM
Susan I would have loved to have been there. You had a wonderful idea and you look great so does the food. That is so cool. Good for you.
Posted by: Elsie | February 24, 2012 at 10:23 PM
I would have loved to visit your tea shop. I am sure your customers have many happy memories too.
Posted by: Ruth | February 24, 2012 at 04:00 PM
Such a nice feature~ and so fun to see your darling tea house! I love the mix of antique store/tea house. That's such a great idea!
Hugs,
Jill
PS: I think you looked great and did a great job in the video!
Posted by: Jill | February 24, 2012 at 02:22 PM
Certainly makes me feel nostalgic seeing this and remembering drinking tea with my good friends in your shop. Miss it more than I can say.
Posted by: Roseann | February 24, 2012 at 12:32 PM