Perfect Custom Lattes for the Holidays, and All Year: Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte Review and Give Away!

On December 13, 2012, in Beverages, Budget-wise, Gift Ideas, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

The irony of being a non-coffee drinker, surrounded by coffee connoisseurs, is never lost on me when I do one of these posts.  Fortunately for me, I always manage to review the most awesome kitchen appliances for making coffee, that just happen to also create warm, delicious, non-coffee beverages, as well.  Such is the Cafe Latte, by [...]

Blackberry Pomegranate Mock Toddy Recipe: Warm, Soothing and Delicious!!!

On November 3, 2012, in Beverages, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

.Have you tried all of the Lipton Tea and Honey varieties?  They come in premeasured single-serve (to go), or pitcher-sized packets.  I am typically not a sweet tea person, but these are actually SOOOO good for making DELISH alcohol-free hot toddies — mock toddies. And here’s a secret that surprised even me.  As much as [...]

Samoa Frappuccinos: a Decadent Date-Night Dessert, and Coffee, in One

On July 7, 2012, in Beverages, Dessert, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Summers are pretty hectic at our house and lots of activity usually means the budget is pretty much stretched to its limits.  Finding the time and the cash to just have a quiet evening together is a huge premium, for my husband and I, so a fun date night, at home, is the perfect way [...]