Iced Caramel Mocha recipe to celebrate #BacktoSchoolTreats Week! Chilled espresso or strongly brewed coffee is blended with caramel syrup, chocolate sauce, vanilla, and milk for a delicious and refreshing start to the day. Disclosure: I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #BacktoSchoolTreats week recipes. All opinions are mine alone….
Pumpkin Spice Milkshake and Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure
Recipe for a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake inspired by Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure! This creamy pumpkin vanilla milkshake is topped with whipped cream, pumpkin spice sugar, caramel sauce, and graham crackers. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra…
Chocolate de Maní (Dominican Peanut Milk)
Chocolate de Maní is a Dominican peanut drink that actually doesn’t have any chocolate at all! Roasted peanuts are blended into milk until smooth and simmered with warming spices for a comforting beverage. This Chocolate de Maní comes from the Dominican Republic and reminds me of Peanut Punch from surrounding Caribbean countries. We were on…
#SundaySupper Comfort Food Soup and Stew: Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles)
Milchnudeln: German noodles simmered in milk until tender and sweetened with honey or sugar for #SundaySupper’s Comforting Soup and Stew Recipes. Today, #SundaySupper is getting together with a collection of comforting soup and stew recipes! I am joining in with one of my favorite comfort foods, Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles). My original plan was to actually…
Chai ya Tangawizi (Kenyan Ginger Tea)
Recipe for Chai ya Tangawizi- a Kenyan Ginger Tea lightly simmered with milk, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Chai ya Tangawizi is a soothing ginger tea from Kenya. Tea was first introduced to the country in 1903 and Kenya has grown to become one of the largest tea exporters in the world. There are a few different ways…
The Aleppo Cookbook Review and Roz bi-Haleeb Mbattan (Syrian Rice, Milk, and Orange Pudding)
The Aleppo Cookbook: Celebrating the Legendary Cuisine of Syria, written by Marlene Matar, is a tribute to one of the world’s oldest cities with over 200 vibrant and unique regional recipes, photos, and stories. Favorites include Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread), Kabab Karaz (Meatballs in Sour Cherry Sauce), Kibbeh Maqliyeh (Fried Kibbeh), and Khobez Arabeh (Arabic…
Peppermint Eggnog Hot Chocolate and Holiday Round-Up 2016
This Peppermint Eggnog Hot Chocolate is a great holiday drink that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Eggnog, water, and cocoa powder are whisked together and heated, then flavored with peppermint extract. I topped the hot chocolate with some whipped cream (you can also use marshmallow creme) and crushed candy canes. The amount…
Avena Colombiana (Colombian Oatmeal Drink)
Avena Colombiana is a creamy oatmeal-based drink from Colombia. It doesn’t take much effort at all to make, but does require a few hours in the refrigerator to set. Oats are simmered with milk, water, cinnamon, cloves, and a little sugar to create a refreshing, smoothie-like drink. The mixture is chilled for at least three hours,…
Food with Friends Cookbook Review and Matcha Egg Cream
Food with Friends: The Art of Simple Gatherings, written by Leela Cyd, features an assortment of sweet treats and savory bites designed for entertaining and get-togethers. Add an international flair to your table with Irish Soda Bread with Rum-Plumped Figs & Candied Walnuts, NYC Black & White Cookies, Dutch Orange Blossom Hagelsag on Toast, South Indian-Style Veg…
Berry Milk Pops
Happy Fourth of July! Here is a frozen treat easy to make with kids and on the healthy side too! Blueberries and diced strawberries are combined and covered with sweetened milk, then placed in the freezer until solid. I kept the honey at 1 tablespoon for Evan. Chad would have liked them a little sweeter….
