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 […]
When I was younger, I drank far more coffee than I do now—mostly, I think, for the taste. No matter the time of day, coffee was always an option. I would add a couple of sugar cubes and choose from creamers like vanilla, hazelnut, chocolate, or Irish cream, letting my mood decide. I’m usually a […]
When you wake up early in the morning and your mind is cluttered with the many things you have on your to-do list, a cup of coffee can help you get underway. With a cup of coffee in hand, the clutter begins to clear and you can bring order to your day. Priorities are defined […]
Good morning! Mornings are always interesting. As we greet a new day, we can be sure new challenges await. And when the wake-up alarm sounds, your first response may be to head straight for a pot of your favorite homebrew. For many of us, that means coffee. Coffee is often the quick fix that provides […]
Some mornings begin with sunshine, and there seems to be a spring in your step. You get up and there is no wrong side of the bed. Coffee is just a convenience on days like this, as you are already on a natural high. Then there are mornings when you don’t want to get out […]
There’s nothing more enjoyable than a fresh pot of coffee in the morning. I often make my first pot while I’m still halfway asleep. Getting the water from the sink to fill the reservoir. Taking the coffee canister from the cupboard and getting a whiff of the ground beans. Taking a few scoops and placing […]
There are mornings when you hit the snooze button one time too many, and the morning routine becomes the morning rush. Time waits for no one and we all have to keep up with the pace of life. In those moments, coffee usually becomes pure utility—a frantic caffeine hit to kickstart a motor that’s already […]
If coffee had a birthday party, what would be on the menu? Continuing with our “Happy Coffee” vibe, today we’re looking back at the “birthdays” and origin stories of the gear that makes our favorite cups possible. We often take our morning setup for granted, but every brewer in your cabinet had its own “Hello […]
I used to travel the open roads often. Back then, stopping for coffee wasn’t just a quick pit stop; it was a non-negotiable ritual—and at a gas station, no less. There was something undeniably comforting about walking into a brightly lit service station off a quiet highway at 6:00 AM. I loved the rhythmic drip […]
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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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