Twice a week we do dessert night with our kids; instead of them bugging us for dessert after dinner every night, we’ve planned when it can be expected.
Of course, even with it planned out there are nights I completely space. And instead of serving “boring” ice cream — which is usually a good standby — you can mix it up a bit with some root beer and chocolate milk and make Mud Sodas!
Mud Sodas
Chocolate milk, chilled
Root beer, chilled
Chocolate ice cream
Pour 1/2 cup of chocolate milk and 1/2 cup root beer in an 8 oz glass and stir. Top with 1/3 …read more

I’m so glad it’s time for hot chocolate! Even though I live in the desert I love the cold: I live for fall and I don’t mind winter and snow. That’s why I’m always happy when I realize that it’s time for Starbucks to launch their pumpkin and peppermint flavor shots. This year, however, they’ve launched something new – premium hot chocolates!
Though they’ve been available in Europe and Asia for the last two years, Starbucks decided to bring things home as the demand for premium chocolate has increased. I had the chance to try one and I don’t know what …read more

Just a note to let you all know I’m going on semi-autopilot for the next week or so! We’re moving (long overdue!) and my connection will be a little spotty as we get utilities transferred over and all that fun stuff.
Since it’s the weekend I’ll leave you with the recipe for a Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot. I haven’t tried this (everything’s packed up) but it sounds delicious!
Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot
1 part Amaretto
1 part Coffee Liqueur
1 part White Creme de Cacao
1 dash Grenadine
Pour first three ingredients in order into a glass. Stir well before adding the grenadine.
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