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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Coffee-Lovers Only!

I enjoy my coffee.

Over the years, I've invented some strange, yet fabulous, ways to drink it!

See if you don't agree that the following ideas are tasty!

 

  • Cinnamon-Spice Coffee: When you put your plain coffee into the filter, add 1/2 TBLSP ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp cloves.
  • Cocoa Pleasure: When you pour yourself a mug of plain coffee, add 1/2 tsp baking cocoa and 1 TBLSP sugar to it. Mix gently to blend and then top with a small handful of marshmallows.
  • Mint Joy: Unwrap a little red and white striped peppermint candy (or a piece of candy cane!) and pop it into your steaming cup of java!
  • Sweet Dream: Empty a packet of instant cocoa into your cup. Then, add coffee to cover. Stir to blend.
  • Iced Coffee Treat: Pour a cup of hot coffee over ice. Add 1 TBLSP sugar and top with whipped cream.

 

My aunt always talks about having a "calgon moment" when she's stressed. The next time you have a moment of peace and relaxation, try one of these "specialties"!


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Thursday, January 17, 2008 - Ummmm

Shared by OklahomaJamie


Oh, that Cinnamon Spice Coffee sounds great! I have put cinnamon in before, but I'm going to add the other 2 next time.

Country Blessings,
Jamie


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Thursday, January 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Shared by haflinger


Well I have to say I don't know much about coffee never had it.. And I've made it a few times for company but they say its like mud so I don't do that any more..
All your mixture sounds good ..
BLessings haflinger


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Thursday, January 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Shared by Kitty


Try dropping a chocolate kiss or chocolate mint candy in your coffee, yummy. I think I will try that cinammon one too........Kitty


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Friday, January 18, 2008 - I like coffee....

Shared by Anonymous


but not sweet coffee. No, no sweet coffee here. I used to do cream but one time we were short on funds and I skipped it. I got used to no cream so I say now, "why bother?". Well, a lady from church gave me a canister full and so I put it in occassionally.

May the Lord shower you with blessings. I am praying for you and the family.

Love in Christ,

Susan Watson


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Friday, January 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Shared by Blondie


Oh yum! I love coffee too, I'll have to try these additions! Thanks for sharing!


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Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Shared by Anonymous


Yes... I LOVE my coffee!! I love your recipes:)

Jennifer
www.4pillaracademy.blogspot.com


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Monday, January 28, 2008 - coffee

Shared by wendy


I brew a n ice strong cup (I just recently picked up a bag of Starbucks beans from a discount grocer for $3.00 - they are yummy) - I use fresh ground (my parents donated their old grinder to me) then I add a drop or 2 of good quality vanilla extract (My dad brings mine back from Colombia) and add in a tsp or 2 of raw sugar (gives a carmelly taste) and then I put in some hot almond milk (since I can't drink cow milk) - tis a tasty beverage!!!! Maybe I'll go make another cup now..... :0)


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