Tasty Tuesday

“The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.”
-Henry David Thoreau


Berry Fizz
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

* 1 pint raspberries
* 1 quart strawberries, quartered
* 1 pint blueberries
* 1 pint blackberries
* 2 btls Italian Soda, any flavor
* Fresh mint leaves, washed and patted dry

(FYI: Target carries their own brand of Italian soda)

Equipment Needed:

* Sharp knife
* Cutting Board
* Large Bowl
* 12 martini glasses

Directions:

1.) Wash, dry all berries.
2.) Cut strawberries.
3.) Toss raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, & blackberries together gently.
4.) Evenly portion fruit into martini glasses.
5.) Pour about 1/2 cup of soda over berries just prior to serving.
6.) Garnish with mint.


“Patience is bitter, but it bears sweet fruit.”
-Turkish Proverb

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Temptation Thursday!

"Bacchus has drowned more men than Neptune."
-Giuseppe Garibaldi

Hello! I hope you week is going well, mine has been busy, but that is not very unusual! With the cold weather upon us I thought a warm, alcoholic drink recipe would be just the thing to warm us up. You can make it non-alcoholic, just substitute flavorings for the liqueur. Enjoy!

"No one can understand the truth until he drinks of coffee's frothy goodness."
-Sheik Abd-al-Kadir


Dulce de Leche Hot Coffee

Ingredients:

* 6 cups coffee, brewed
* 8 Tbsp Nestle La Lechera Dulce de Leche (substitute sweetened condensed milk)
* 12 Tbsp Amaretto
* 12 Tbsp Coffee liqueur
* Whipped cream
* Grated chocolate

Equipment Needed:

1.) Large pot.
2.) 12 coffee mugs.

Directions:

1.) Combine coffee and dulce de leche in a large pot.
2.) Stir vigorously to melt dulce de leche.
3.) Pour 1 Tbsp amaretto & 1 Tbsp coffee liqueur into each coffee mug.
4.) Add 3/4 cup coffee mixture.
5.) Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate.


Though of the Day:

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
-Ernest Hemingway

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Tasty Tuesday!

"No one can understand the truth until he drinks of coffee's frothy goodness."
-Sheik Abd-al-Kadir

Hello! As I am sitting here the sun is streaming through my window saying, "WAKE UP!" However, I cannot seem to do that today. Several night of poor sleep will do that to you! The recipe I have to share today is the perfect pick-me-up for days such as today. It is non-alcoholic, but has coffee AND chocolate! I don't think it gets much better than that! (but that is just my opinion!) Enjoy!

“Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love”
-Turkish Proverb


Hot Coffee & Chocolate
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

* 40 miniature marshmallows
* 4 Tbsp chocolate syrup
* 4 Tbsp half & half
* 1/2 cup chocolate martini cocktail mixer
* 1 cup hot coffee
* Chocolate powder

Equipment Needed:

* Parchment paper
* Baking sheet
* 2 mugs

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.) Make 2 piles of 20 marshmallows (pyramid shape) on parchment-lined baking sheet.
3.) Bake 4 min or until slightly toasted and set aside.
4.) Add chocolate syrup to large coffee mug and set aside.
5.) Place half-and-half and mixer to small microwave-proof bowl.
6.) Heat in microwave 30-45 seconds.
7.) Fill each mug with a 1/2 cup of coffee.
8.) Add half of the microwaved mixture to each mug and stir well.
9.) Top with marshmallows.
10.) Sprinkle with chocolate powder.

"Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee."
-Author Unknown

Silly Joke of the Day:

What did the necktie say to the hat?
..You go on ahead. I'll hang around for a while.

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!