Did you know there’s an entire “secret” menu at Starbuck’s? It’s true! There are several posts out there with a list and exactly how to order your secret beverage when you go in to the coffee shop. I love stuff like this! So fun! I decided to recreate one of my favorites. The Starbuck’s Secret…
Happy National Coffee Day! I have an all new, delicious, cozy cuppa for you to enjoy just in time for the celebration today, and all days, because shouldn’t every day be a coffee day? I don’t know about you, but here in Minnesota we love our pure maple syrup. It’s the perfect flavor for autumn,…
A few days ago I received an awesome shipment from my new partner, Keurig Green Mountain®They sent me a beautiful Keurig® K575 brewer and tons of different Green Mountain Coffee® K-Cup® pods to experiment with in my kitchen. I have so many ideas, but decided to start with a favorite “Fallish” drink of mine and adapt…
This cocoa is incredibly rich and wonderful. We adore all of the smore’s toppings. The toasted marshmallows make this cocoa especially yummy! Enjoy while sitting around a cozy campfire with people you love. for one serving: 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 Tablespoons brown sugar pinch of cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk, heated…
We adore spiced cider this time of year and made up a big Crock Pot full for a recent gathering at our home. I have a big infuser ball that looks like a tea ball and I put all my spices in that and just plop it in the slow cooker. I don’t put the…
Typically a “toddy” is used as an elixir to soothe the symptoms of the common cold. I decided to create an elixir to soothe frazzled nerves after a marathon stint of holiday shopping at the mall, fighting for a parking spot, elbowing your way through crowds of crazy shoppers, putting up with snotty sales clerks,…
Oooohhhh! Are you ready for this creamy, dreamy cocoa laced with Bailey’s Irish Cream? Sometimes I make this with the original Baileys and sometimes I make it with my delicious homemade version of Irish cream. Either way it’s delicious and the perfect nightcap to enjoy by the fire while your Christmas lights are twinkling 😉…
‘Tis the season for sipping warming drinks in front of a crackling fire and listening to Christmas carols while snow falls gently outside. We love cocoa and I have a few yummy recipes that are especially nice to indulge in this time of year. If you like the combination of creamy, homemade cocoa laced with…
Looking for a cozy, spicy, pumpkiny beverage to get you started on these chilly autumn mornings? Look no further. These yummy, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are so delicious, and they don’t cost $5 a pop! Move over, Starbucks! for two pumpkin spice lattes: 2 cups whole milk 2 Tablespoons pure canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie…
Are you all enjoying the beginning of the Christmas season so far? I love this time of year. I love homemade scarves and mittens, ice skating and sledding, making maple ice cream out of freshly fallen snow and real maple syrup, sharing a pot of tea in front of the fireplace with the cute hubby,…