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Slow Cooker Southwestern Breakfast Casserole
I love my slow cooker! I have said that before on this blog — my slow cooker is a magical invention. I ran a Slow Cooker Challenge on this blog last January. There are 30 days of slow cooker recipes of all types. As January is National Slow Cooker Month, this is the ideal time to find recipes for our cookers. How about a new breakfast recipe? Making a breakfast that requires little work from me is a win-win any season of the year but especially during the cooler months. You can snuggle under your blanket while your meal is cooking away… Sounds great, right? On to the recipe… Slow…
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It’s National Whipped Cream Day: White Café Mocha Recipe
Hello, everyone! I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. We stayed at home and spent lots of time with our kids. Now it’s time to get back to work. I have set new goals and plans for 2021. I am looking forward to this year! Here is the first new recipe for this year! National Day: January 5th is National Whipped Cream Day One thing I did do during the holidays was make gourmet coffee shop drinks for the family along with all the other food that we ate during the holidays. It was nice to nice to enjoy those types of treats without having to leave…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker
A cup of coffee whenever you want it in less than a minute is an ideal gift for coffee lovers at home or at the office. The Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker can have coffee ready first thing in the morning or can be used for a quick pick-me-up at any time. Product Details This gadget can brew whatever coffee you like in three different cup sizes. You can choose the smaller 6-ounce selection, the regular 8-ounce size, or the larger 10-ounce cup. The smaller the ounces, the stronger the coffee will taste. Some people adjust from the stronger brew first thing in the morning to less strong as the day…
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National Pumpkin Day: Paleo Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Is it really National Pumpkin Day? I actually thought that fall was just National Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin is everywhere and then there is Pumpkin spice… Everywhere… And today, it is here, in this tasty paleo pumpkin spice pancake recipe. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Pancakes are a great option for a cozy weekend in or breakfast during the holidays. Do you need more pumpkin? How about some Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee? Have a beautiful day!
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A Couple of Drinks for National Vodka Day
October 4th is National Vodka Day. As i have noted in the past, vodka was my choice of alcohol when I was still consuming alcohol. It is not completely clear who invented vodka — Russia, Sweden, and Poland debate this honor. It consists of mostly water and ethanol — coming from distilling fermented cereal grains. In some instances, potatoes have been used or fermented fruit. Vodkas in the US have to be 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume). Commonly, vodka is consumed neat (straight with no mixers, ice, or water) and freezer-chilled. However, it is also a frequent component in mixed drinks and cocktails. I was not a huge fan…
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10 Reasons To Drink Coffee Every Day
It’s National Coffee Day! Ah, nothing beats the sweet smell of coffee in the morning. I used to make a pot of coffee every morning just for the smell! It’s lovely! However, should we really be drinking a cup (or more) each day? In 2019, 64% of Americans 18 and older drank coffee daily; in fact, coffee is the most frequently consumed beverage in the world. While some people drink coffee for energy or because they love the taste, it actually offers numerous health benefits. Let’s take a look at 10 more reasons you should drink coffee every day. Reduce Risk Of Developing Diabetes Over 9% of American’s now have…
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Celebrate Lemonade Day with Passion Tea Lemonade!
Today is Lemonade Day! While this summer has been different than the typical one, we can all still enjoy a cool, refreshing glass of lemonade. This recipe was inspired by Starbucks™ popular passion tea lemonade. It’s perfect for a Sunday dinner or just to sip while sitting outside at dusk. I am a particular fan of Passion tea — I drank a LOT of it while I was pregnant. I wish I had thought of adding lemonade to it back then! Enjoy!
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Iced Tea Musings
I am a Southern woman of color. The past two weeks have been incredibly scary and uplifting at the same time. Disturbing and soul-stirring… I have a teenage son who is going off to college in a couple of months (maybe — COVID may have something to say about that!) We have had the talk many times — more now since he is driving. I have always known that his leaving the house would be bittersweet — happy he is moving on towards his dreams but afraid of his being out in the world. We talked about what happened in Minneapolis over 2 weeks ago. He understands . It kind…
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Let’s Chat about Tequila
Today is National Alcohol Day. This post is about tequila — this topic covers the alcohol day and the focus on Mexican flavors because of Cinco de Mayo. It should be fun! When the topic of Mexican food comes up, there may be a vast array of flavors and ingredients discussed. But mention Mexican beverages and all discussion turns to one drink – tequila. Mexico and tequila are inseparable, both culturally and legally. A bottle of Champagne can only be labeled “Champagne” if it originates from the Champagne region of France. Similarly, tequila can only be labeled “Tequila” if it is produced in specific Mexican states. This process starts with…
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Classic Moscow Mule with Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
There are so many different types of cocktails out there. When I did drink, my ordering experience was limited to vodka and orange juice, vodka and grapefruit juice, and vodka and cranberry juice. Do you see a pattern there? LOL I don’t know why. Vodka was my alcohol of choice back then. Even my shot of choice — the lemon drop — contained vodka. I stopped drinking right after my graduation from business school but if there was a special occasion (like a wedding), it was cool. But right after my transplant, I was told it was more of a permanent status now. Alcohol can interfere with my medications (I…
