Tasty Tuesday!

Hello! I don't know if you noticed, but it is that time of year: FALL! I love fall and everything about it (except that winter follows!). The days are warm and the nights cools (perfect sleeping weather), and APPLES!! Apples are such a wonderful and versatile fruit - you can do so much with them! My boys and I go apple picking every year and we always pick way more than we need, but we have so much fun! Do you like to pick apples? Today I am going to share a great fall drink made from, APPLES! The following recipe is non-alcoholic, so everyone can partake. ENJOY!

“Love doesn't grow on trees like apples in Eden - it's something you have to make. And you must use your imagination too.”
-Joyce Cary


Hot Mulled Cider
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

* 1 orange, washed
* 15 whole cloves
* 2 quarts apple cider
* 3 whole cinnamon sticks (plus extra for garnish)

Directions:

1.) Peel orange and insert cloves into peel.
2.) Combine apple cider, orange peel and cinnamon sticks in large stockpot.
3.) Remove sections from orange and squeeze any remaining juice into cider mixture.
4.) Simmer slowly on MEDIUM until hot and steamy, about 10 min; do not boil.
5.) Remove cinnamon sticks and orange peel.
6.) Ladle into warm glasses and serve.
7.) Garnish with extra cinnamon sticks.

“Why not upset the apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway.”
-Frank A. Clark

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!