I have to tell you, that I really love coffee. If it wouldn't keep me up at night, I would drink it all day long! It's one of my favorite parts of the morning - I walk over to my trusty Tassimo coffee maker and brew me up a nice cup of joe. However, when it gets hot like it did here yesterday (90 by noon!), I really love nothing more than an iced coffee. Now don't get me wrong, I delight in a great Starbucks iced latte like everyone else, but its not always great on my wallet. So, I'm gonna fill you in on how to make a fabulous tasting, and super easy iced coffee right at home. A great tip to making iced coffee is using coffee ice cubes. Making coffee ice cubes is about as simple as it sounds. Pour some brewed coffee in an ice cube tray, and freeze. You can use regular … [Read more...]
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Super easy from Scratch
How many mornings has this happened? You or your kids say, "We/I want pancakes!" You proceed to your pantry all to discover there is no Bisquick or any other mix on hand, and the freezer is void of anything resembling breakfast. I'm here to tell ya - You don't need it! Scratch pancakes are super easy to throw together, and in my opinion, taste WAY better than any mix you could buy at the grocery store. Not to mention, its way cheaper, too! **This recipe has been adapted by Family Fare: A Guide to Good Nutrition, published by the US Department of Agriculture, Revised , July 1974. One happy boy on the first day of summer break. That smile makes it all worth it! Hope you Enjoy! Erin … [Read more...]