There are nights when you hardly sleep a wink. You toss and turn. You stretch and roll, but for whatever reason you don’t seem to get comfortable. Too hot one minute and too cold the next. You are not awake, but you are not asleep either. You are in that place of ambivalence—not here or […]
That’s not a question we usually think about when we sit down at the table for our morning cup. We don’t consider the cascading chain of events, people, and time that it represents. If you are like me, you are bumbling through the morning until you get your first sip. Then you wake up a […]
Coffee and cream are such a complementary combination. You take the bright white cream, stirred into the deep, dark earth tones of coffee, to make a smooth and mellow, balanced cup. I’ve used butter in the stead of cream from time to time. It requires a more thorough blending and creates a foamy froth, but […]
I enjoy cinnamon. It is as interesting to taste as it is to smell. The scent of cinnamon brings warmth, but it is a very different warmth than what you would get from a hot spice like cayenne. Cinnamon doesn’t seem to announce itself with a fiery heat. Instead, it creates a warmth that feels […]
Coffee is one of those things that you can appreciate in many ways. Some people find the bitter bite of a black cup of coffee energizing. Others don’t like the taste of coffee at all, but they are easily carried away with a whiff of roasted beans. Some like their coffee hot, while others find […]
When I was little I would love to use a straw to blow bubbles in my milk. I’d take a deep breath and blow until the bubbles were spilling over the edges of my cup. I’d play with these tasty bubbles until I’d receive a gentle rebuke—“Stop playing with your food.” Even as an adult […]
Warm milk is a wonderful sleep tonic. Babies seem to know this well. It’s almost like clockwork for little ones—a bottle of milk followed by a peaceful nap. As we grow older, we may leave the bottle behind, but perhaps we should not forget the comforting ritual of a warm cup of milk. I like […]
I love herbal teas. They comfort the soul, warm the heart, and offer an inviting variety of flavors and blends. Mint teas are among my favorites, especially peppermint and spearmint, because they are so refreshing. Before the first sip, the aroma begins to awaken the senses. I enjoy watching the steam rise, feeling the warmth […]
There is something especially satisfying about making hot chocolate from scratch. The ingredients are simple, the preparation is easy, and within just a few minutes you can have a warm, creamy cup of chocolate goodness. Ingredients Instructions A Little Something Extra If you’re a coffee lover like me, try adding a small shot of espresso […]
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks to make from scratch. There is an art to preparing a delicious cup of hot cocoa. Whether you use a few pieces of a chocolate bar or a spoonful of cocoa powder, add sugar, stevia, or another sweetener, hot chocolate is a warm and comforting drink that […]
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There are nights when you hardly sleep a wink. You toss and turn. You stretch and roll, but for whatever reason you don’t seem to get comfortable. Too hot one minute and too cold the next. You are not awake, but you are not asleep either. You are in that place of ambivalence—not here or […]
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