I did not grow up in a house supplied with coffee.  Neither of my parents drank it. Pretty much, the only exposure I had to it came from a jar of instant coffee at my grandparent’s house because my grandmother was the only one who drank it. When my mom was growing up, she was told that drinking coffee would turn your feet black and so she steered clear of the beverage.
Since then, I’ve learned to appreciate a good cup of coffee.  In fact, I’ve come to be known as a coffee snob.  Earlier this week, I began sharing some …read more

I think back to my early days of drinking coffee and can’t help but to smile. I had no clue what a good cup of coffee was, which is obvious by all of the cream and sugar I put into a cup.  I have to wonder how many people I served coffee to that thought it was absolutely horrible.  Since then, I have tasted the goodness of coffee and now I just can’t go back.  Here are some tips to help with obtaining a good cup of coffee.

1)  Grind your own beans.  Coffee tastes best when it is fresh.  You can’t …read more

If you’re like me, then you enjoy the taste of coffee and like to find it in other foods.  Woman’s Day has some recipes for using coffee in desserts.  Shown in the picture is a no-bake mocha roll.  Looks yummy to me! 

Mochaccino Dream
Ice Cream Tiramisu
Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Coffee Pecan Cake
Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake
No-Bake Mocha Roll
Java Jolt Ice Cream Pie
Cappuccine Cheesecake
Let me know if you decide to make any of these.  I’d like to know how it turned out.
Enjoy!
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Do you enjoy McDonald’s iced coffee?  Do you find it’s an inexpensive treat in which to indulge?  Before your next coffee, you might want to read some interesting information about the ingredients in a McDonald’s iced coffee.  Rachel from Small Notebook gives us some food for thought.

I’ve been working on a recipe to make my own iced coffee and frappuccinos at home.  Reading this article is a good reminder of the preservatives and chemicals in the food we eat.  It seems almost impossible to get away from it.
Do you drink McDonald’s iced coffee?
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Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a new donut.  The chocolate frosted donut is decorated with pink, red, and white heart-shaped sprinkles.  These would be great if you’re looking for a treat to take to your child’s school Valentine’s party, as a special treat for work, or as a surprise for your significant other. 
Also, you can get a free sample of Dunkin’ Donuts dark coffee by clicking on the button below.